Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

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Offbeat Movies Based on Historical Events

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Throughout this time at home, we have been continually searching for different things to watch. We don’t usually follow the normal movie or tv trends. We enjoy the pursuit of an obscure show that touches our hearts and feeds our minds. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve discovered three “based on historical events” movies on Amazon that we’ve loved, so I thought I’d share! Stone of … [Read more...]

What entices you?

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I love books, and I think that's true of everyone here in the Inspired by Life and Fiction community. It's a primary commonality that brings us together. But the reasons behind why we purchase the books we each purchase vary as much as, well, as much as the myriad genres and sub-genres there are available to read! To that end, I'm coming to you today with one simple question. But first, some … [Read more...]

Trading Places

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If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would it be? As the title of my newest novel suggests, one of the themes of “If I Were You” is envy. The novel takes place in England during World War II and, at times, each of the heroines of the story wishes that she could trade places with the other. And if I could be someone else? Well, perhaps I would trade with a British princess. I’ve … [Read more...]

COVER REVEAL!!

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Today, I’m super excited to share with you more about my upcoming medieval series, The Fairest Maidens! For those who’ve read The Lost Princesses (a novella and three-book series which released last fall), this new series takes place in the same story world, except that it’s set earlier in time involving characters and places mentioned. Readers will get more of what they love: medieval … [Read more...]

Ask the Librarian…& Giveaway

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The libraries have been closed where we are for a number of weeks...and that's hard for people who love books and the joy of exploring the stacks. I know I've discovered many authors through that process. I also know that many of you are passionate about your favorite authors and do a great job supporting them. A wonderful way to support authors right now is to ask your library to carry the … [Read more...]

Let Go

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Hi friends, I pray you are healthy and safe during this time of crisis. I still haven’t fully wrapped my head around it to be truthful. I can’t picture what future days might be like or if things will ever go back to ‘normal.’ I don’t know, but God does. He’s really worked on my soul during the past two months. I’m ashamed to admit it, especially as a Christian, but I struggle quite often … [Read more...]

Love Regency? Join Us!

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If you enjoy classic authors like Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, or Regency novels written by current-day authors, you’re invited to join a new Inspirational Regency Readers group on Facebook. Not sure what “Regency fiction” is? This refers to novels set in England during the years 1811-1820 (or thereabouts). Examples of current inspirational authors writing Regency novels would include me … [Read more...]

How Does Your Garden Grow?

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This is our first spring at our Missouri house and we've discovered we have a lot to learn about gardening in our new state! We're pleased to have found a great nursery here that reminds us of the one we always shopped at in Kansas. There's so much we'd like to do in our new yard, but it's a slow process and we're on a rather tight budget. Buying our flowers is always one of my favorite days … [Read more...]

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