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The Plot Thickens | Patti Hill

December 21, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Gardens are Patti Hill's bread and butter, literally. Her husband, Dennis, owns a garden center in Colorado where gardens are beautiful even in winter. Just like the main character of her books, Patti's garden is in a constant state of flux. "There's … [Read more...]

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The Plot Thickens | Anita Higman

December 14, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Anita Higman is a CBA best-selling and award-winning author. Anita has written or co-authored more than 30 books, including fiction and non-fiction for adults and children, as well as plays. She has written for radio, e-zines and advertising, and is recognized … [Read more...]

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A Snowflake Party

December 8, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Thirteen years ago my little story about one of our family's long-standing traditions was published in the December 2001 issue of the now (sadly!) defunct Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion Magazine, which was a huge favorite of mine. I think I was a subscriber from the very beginning to the end of the magazine's publication. I'm still a fan of Mary Engelbreit's illustrations and decorating books, … [Read more...]

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The Plot Thickens | Tracy L. Higley

December 7, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Tracy L. Higley started her first novel at age eight and has been hooked on writing ever since. She has authored eleven novels. Tracy is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Ancient History and has traveled through Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, … [Read more...]

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The Plot Thickens | Patricia Hickman

November 30, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Award-winning author Patricia Hickman writes both fiction and non-fiction for major publishers. Her new novel, Tiny Dancer, is set in an idyllic golf village in the Sandhills of North Carolina. Patricia has served as a writing professor at UNCC and has … [Read more...]

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