Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

MBAs and Milestones

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Joe and I are proud parents! This past weekend our son Kurt graduated with his MBA from Belmont University—where my husband is Associate Dean of the Massey School of Business, and where both of our children did their undergrad, and where the Belmont Mansion is located...we really are a Belmont family! My dad, who's the last of Joe's and my parents still with us on earth, came from Atlanta with … [Read more...]

Overcoming in the Desert Seasons

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Do you like deserts? Not desserts, mind you, those are much easier to love. But deserts. Specifically, the desert times of life. Those seasons in our earthly journey when our hearts feel dry and empty, purposeless. When our spirit can grow weary due, perhaps in part, to a prolonged illness or injury, to trials or troubled relationships, or maybe disappointment in a career. Those times when … [Read more...]

Chat with a cover model

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I always enjoy chatting with the cover models for my books, and my conversation with Brit—who is on the cover of A Note Yet Unsung (February 2017)—was a delight. I asked her ten questions, and she has ten insightful and entertaining responses. Enjoy! Thanks, Brit, for joining us—and welcome!  1.      How did you become the cover model for A Note Yet Unsung, a Belmont Mansion novel (book … [Read more...]

BEWARE the editor!

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"Beware the editor! They'll try to change your voice!" That was one of the first bits of "advice" I got when starting out on my writing journey. And I have to tell you… In my experience, it was complete hog wash. My editors—and I've worked with several through the years—have only made my work better. Yesterday was my Bethany House editor's last day, and I'll admit I got a little teary over … [Read more...]

Feeling grateful…and generous!

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Hey friends! Have I told you lately how grateful I am for you? No? Then let me say it again… I'm so grateful for you!  And to demonstrate that gratitude, I'm having a month of giveaways on my website where I'm giving away the following:       So if you haven't entered to win yet, please do! To quote the Carpenters, "We've only just begun!" Those of you … [Read more...]

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