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Average Joe

October 2, 2024 By D'Ann Mateer

We talk a lot about story on this blog because we are novelists. But some of the best stories play out in real life. And we all love those, too, don’t we?  The movie Average Joe arrives in theaters on October 11. My husband and I have been privileged to be part of this real story that happened to real people. Let me share a bit about it, then I’ll share the trailer.  Going on ten … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Movies & TV Tagged With: Average Joe

Inspired by Scripture

September 29, 2024 By Deborah Raney

This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashVerseoftheDay.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with Scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Inspired by Scripture, Sunday Scripture

Fall Feelings! (+ a $25 Starbucks card giveaway)

September 27, 2024 By Becky Wade

I'm delighted to introduce you to Kelly D. Scott! I've been meeting with a small group of writers here in Dallas for years and Kelly has been a member of that circle since the beginning. Fall is my favorite season and so I think it's wonderful that she's joined forces with several other authors to release a FREE ebook collection of romantic fall stories. Be sure to grab a copy of the collection … [Read more...]

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For the Love of Travel

September 25, 2024 By Dani Pettrey

I’m preparing to head off for a season of travel through mid-December. I'll be taking one trip per month, and while it’s a lot of travel for me, I’m so excited about it. I love to travel, see new places, visit with friends, and gather with writers. This quote is one of my favorites.  I believe the more we travel, the more we experience, and it broadens our horizons. Anything that … [Read more...]

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Writer Retreat & Events

September 24, 2024 By Julie Klassen

Last week, I rode with sister-Minnesota writer Erica Vetsch to Southwestern Missouri at the invitation of author-friend Michelle Griep. Together the three of us brainstormed, wrote, commiserated, and caught up on each other’s lives. And ate. A lot. Michelle is an amazing hostess who spoiled us rotten. That 9-hour drive was definitely worth it! We also did two speaking events while we were … [Read more...]

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Going Back to Caledonia

September 23, 2024 By Deborah Raney

Going Back to Caledonia. Hmmm. That might make a lovely book title some day. But this past week, it was the "title" of our weekend. Many of you will remember that six years ago, my husband got the bug to get a camper. It did NOT sound like my idea of fun. But he talked me into a trial run, we rented a camper near St. Louis and made our way toward our daughters' homes in Southeast Missouri. (You … [Read more...]

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Inspired by Scripture

September 22, 2024 By Deborah Raney

This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashVerseoftheDay.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with Scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Inspired by Scripture, Sunday Scripture

FUNNY BOOK ERRORS

September 20, 2024 By Robin Lee Hatcher

I recently did an interview after my book, To Enchant a Lady’s Heart, won the Heart Award in the novella category. The interviewer asked me to share my funniest typo. Sometimes I’m asked questions that leave me scratching my head for a while. It can take time to dredge up an answer. But I had a fast reply for that question. I thought I would share that story with you plus one other, the second … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

My Morning Was Hijacked by a Mystery Novel!

September 19, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

Exactly one week ago today, I had the strangest morning. It all started with a thin glowing light emanating around the attic access panel in the hallway outside my bedroom. It hadn't been glowing the night before when we went to bed. Then a mysterious moisture covered our lawn, indicating the sprinklers had run but not on their assigned day. We'd not had any recent power outages to explain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: House and home Tagged With: Mysteries at home

Mirror image?

September 18, 2024 By D'Ann Mateer

Because I am always reading more than one novel at a time, I often notice book similarities. It is not unusual for me to discover that the main character in one current read is named the same as a supporting character in another! But recently I ran across a book similarity that initially took me aback, and I wanted to discuss it here.  The truth is, there are only so many stories to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Amanda Cox, Lynn Austin

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