I often talk about One Word and having a theme for your year. I think there is power in asking God what His word is for me. Asking Him to guide and direct me as I pursue Him in a new year. I'll often do it through reading books and studying my Bible. I also do it be wearing reminders. Yesterday I wore bracelets with a single word: Hope and Release. My necklaces said Brave and Kind. I wear them … [Read more...]
It’s New Book Time & Giveaway
It's a new year, and that means I've started writing a new book. Along with new books comes all kinds of plot layers that have to be created. Even when I've thought deeply about the plot and the characters, I still find all the details I need to add as I start writing. For example, this week I've had to find places for Savannah, the heroine, and Jett, the hero, to live. I've had to name … [Read more...]
My Word 2019
January 1st is around the corner, and that means I've been praying about my word for 2019. I first started doing this probably 10-12 years ago. It's become a way to set a theme for the year about what I think God wants to teach me. Some of the words have been exciting. Others not so much. Some have been easy. Others quite hard. Some I immediately sensed what God wanted to tell me. Still others … [Read more...]
Last Day: Massive Giveaway
Hello, all! Today is the last day to enter a massive giveaway that a bunch of us here on Inspired by Life and Fiction are a part of. Listen along as some of your favorite authors share special Christmas memories or holiday inspiration! Plus have a chance to win these 12 book=s and a $150 Amazon card! WIN A BOOK—you have 12 chances! (US addresses only) 1. Listen to author’s FB Live video on … [Read more...]
Favorite Quotes and Two Book Deals!
Last weekend I keynoted a small writer's conference in Chicago. It was an honor to be asked, and after praying a lot, I spoke about how God fills us with the ability to understand and write literature. Then I talked about how walking in our creative gifts takes courage. I made the graphic on the left into square photos that I handed out to the attendees so they could have a reminder as they write … [Read more...]
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