He is risen, indeed! We are so very grateful that our Good Shepherd laid down His life that we may have eternal life. Wishing a very blessed Easter to all our dear readers of Inspired by Life...and Fiction! … [Read more...]
Naming Favorites
Most novelists will tell you that it's difficult for them to name a favorite among the books they've written. I used to say that question was like asking me if I had a favorite child! But after writing more than forty books over the past thirty-plus years, one series of mine has risen to the top as a favorite. Interestingly enough, I wrote the first two novels in the Camfield Legacy series more … [Read more...]
Treasures on Earth
We made a stop in Kansas at the end of our month-long trip earlier in March, and while there, we were going through some treasures at my dad's house. As he often does, Daddy read from a devotional while we were all gathered that morning, and the theme of this particular reading was storing up treasures in heaven, not here on earth. I understand that concept very well, but I also do have some … [Read more...]
From Bar Harbor to San Diego
In two month-long trips over the past five months, Ken and I have traveled this country kitty-corner from the eastern coast of New England and into Canada, to the farthest west coast and border between California and Mexico! That's a lot of miles—3,448 to be exact—yet we've driven most of those miles traveling only 3 or 4 hours a day. (I'm sure there is a life lesson there: How do you eat an … [Read more...]
The Best Part of Being a Novelist
As you are reading this, I am in Phoenix hugging the necks of a whole bunch of writer friends and feeling both sad to say goodbye, and filled to the brim with joy and inspiration because of the wonderful time of fellowship we had over this past weekend. We met at the beautiful Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ and the weather was just perfect! I am an extrovert and I'm not … [Read more...]