Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

When Life is Research

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As I've been working on the fourth book in my Chicory Inn Novels series, I've been very aware of how much of the research for these novels, more than any others I've written, has been simply living life! So many of the scenes in these novels come from my experiences as a daughter, mother, grandmother, granddaughter, daughter-in-law, wife, sister, aunt... I've truly pulled from just about every … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|Elizabeth Musser

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Elizabeth Musser, a native of Atlanta, creates her novels in a charming "writing chalet," a revamped tool shed in her yard in Lyon, France. Elizabeth and her husband, Paul, have lived in France for over twenty years while involved in missions work … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|Nancy Moser

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. NANCY MOSER is the best-selling author of twenty-five novels, including Love of the Summerfields, Christy Award winner, Time Lottery; Christy finalist Washington’s Lady; and historical novels Mozart’s Sister, The Journey of Josephine Cain, and … [Read more...]

Another Fun Book Cover Story

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Some of my favorite posts here on Inspired by Life...and Fiction have been those telling how our book covers came to be. I've loved seeing the photo shoots, the model makeovers, dressmaking, settings...the whole thing! Seeing a final book cover has to be one of the most exciting moments in the life process of any book. I got a peek at the new cover for the Dutch edition of my second Chicory Inn … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|DiAnn Mills

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. DiAnn Mills is the author of more than fifty-five books. Her titles have appeared on bestseller lists and won numerous awards, including the Christy Award. A founding member of American Christian Fiction Writers, she speaks and teaches writing … [Read more...]

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