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Christmas Cookies – Recipe & Giveaway

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I enjoy baking, but I rarely make the time for it. Except at Christmas. I still don't do a lot of baking, but I always make at least a few yummy goodies to have on hand. It just wouldn't be Christmas without cookies. Growing up, we would go to my grandparents house for Christmas every year. I have so many wonderful memories of playing games with my cousins, singing carols, playing Skipbo (once … [Read more...]

Done!

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Yesterday afternoon I sent my book off to my editor, so I did a happy dance! I have to say, I’m both exhausted and pretty proud of myself! After all, I haven’t written on a deadline in 8 years, so I was a bit rusty as far as rhythm goes. But I managed to get back into the groove. This was also a much shorter timeline than I’ve ever written on before, which was both a challenge to meet and a … [Read more...]

Movies Based on Christian Novels

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Holiday season is movie-watching season! I've been so encouraged, the past few years, to see more and more movies based on Christian novels being produced and released. Here are a few recent ones. . . . A December Bride is based on Denise Hunter's novella of the same name. So far, three of Denise's contemporary romances have served as the inspiration for movies, which you can read about … [Read more...]

We’re Thankful for You Giveaway

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My mind is spinning that we're already at the end of November and today is Thanksgiving. This year has flown by in a blur. Has it felt the same for you? Are you ready to sit down to a table overloaded with turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and fresh rolls? Maybe there's an apple or pumpkin pie ready to be eaten while you watch a football game or play card games with friends and family. … [Read more...]

Writerly Gratitude

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Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! I always look forward to spending today with you! Thanks so much for dropping by. It’s the season of thankfulness and gratitude, but instead of doing a ‘traditional’ list of what I’m grateful for, I thought it would be fun to share some things I’m thankful for as a writer. I will give a disclaimer. Several of these pictures were taken many years, wrinkles and pounds … [Read more...]

The Mystery of Mysteries

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My 18th novel, Shadows of Swanford Abbey has begun releasing into the world. (Official release date is 12/7, but some pre-orders are already being delivered.) Release time is always exciting, as well as nerve-wracking, as we authors wait to see how a new book will be received. My publisher describes the novel as “Agatha Christie meets Jane Austen,” which I have to say I love since I greatly … [Read more...]

Is it too early?

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When you're a person who almost always takes down your Christmas decorations on December 26, you like to put them up early. I know some people prefer not to hear anything about Christmas until at least Thanksgiving is past, so if that's you, just click away from this post now. 😉 I actually put the Christmas tree up about a week ago, but last night I found a whole box of ornaments and other … [Read more...]

Welcome, Angela Hunt

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Readers were already told in Lynn Austin's parting blog post that Angela Hunt is joining the family of bloggers here on Inspired by Life and Fiction. But this is our official welcome and introduction. You can read Angela's bio by visiting her author page, but I wanted to share something a little more personal. Before I met Angela, I read one of her early novels as a judge in a contest. … [Read more...]

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