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Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

The “stuff” that hangs on

August 4, 2023 By Robin Lee Hatcher

As you know from Tammy's post on Tuesday, I returned home on Monday from our 20th Annual Plot, Play, and Pray retreat in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. As always, I am filled up with joy from my time with these wonderful sisters in Christ. They mean more to me than I can say, and they continue to strengthen and inform my faith. One of the first things I noticed upon my return was that my large patio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith

Crazy Days of Summer — with a giveaway!

July 21, 2023 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Forget the “lazy” days of summer. It feels like it’s been crazy in my little corner of the world ever since I returned from California. First I had a book signing at a cute little bookstore in Kuna, a town outside of Boise. In fact, my mother went to school in Kuna and graduated from the high school there in 1933. She wouldn’t recognize it anymore as it is no longer a small farming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Family, Writing

Summertime…

July 7, 2023 By Robin Lee Hatcher

… is made better with loved ones making memories. Almost a year ago, my youngest daughter (Jenn) took a job with the National Forest Service in California (a step to help take her where she wants to be in her career). It meant leaving her hubby and kids in Texas (all but one of the kids are adults and the youngest is a senior in high school). She got herself a camp trailer to live in, and she … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Nature

Since we last met…

June 16, 2023 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Soon after writing my last post, the revisions for my biblical novel about the Queen of Sheba arrived in my inbox. To my delight, the editors love the book. That doesn't mean there wasn't work for me to do, but it is always a relief to get a thumbs-up from editors. I'm still working through the manuscript, making changes and polishing, but I'm on schedule which also feels good. I'm waiting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Family, Writing

Highs and Lows

June 2, 2023 By Robin Lee Hatcher

The writing life (like every life) is full of highs and lows, ups and downs. One week a writer skips both showers and meals to try to make a deadline. The next she gets a great review that sets her world aright. One day a book is in major trouble. Another day it finals in a contest or receives an award. On Tuesday of this week, I turned in a book to my editor. Now I wait with bated breath to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

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