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Three Ways Authors Can Keep Research Details From Boring Their Readers
I always enjoy when I have the chance to talk with readers and book groups. Whether via a library presentation, through a Skype session, or in person, readers always ask me about my research: How do you do all your research? How much time does it take? Do you try to visit the places that you’re researching? Since I'm a historical writer, research is an integral part of my writing … [Read more...]
Heading to Disney
In two days we are packing up the van and heading to Florida. WooHoo! Twenty hours in the car with three teenagers. What could be more fun? Actually, my kids are pretty good travelers as long as everyone has the appropriate tech gear (computers, tablets, etc.) so I'm not too worried. In fact, I hope to get some writing done during those travel hours. And with Disney World as the reward at the end … [Read more...]
Simple Pleasures–from an Upbeat Author
I like that word upbeat. But sometimes in life, it gets turned around and we feel just beat up. A good friend of mine who has become a lifeline since she moved from Tennessee to a few miles down the road from me, has decided to do something about the beaten moments of life. Trish Milburn has turned that frown upside down after reading the book "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin. She created … [Read more...]
A sweet visit, an August 8th release—and 30 GIVEAWAYs!
Hey friends! I'm just back from Atlanta where I spent some time with my Dad, bless him. Love that man so much. Me & Dad Dad's had numerous TIAs (mini strokes) in recent weeks, and they've taken a toll on him physically. Yet he's still the same sweet, kindhearted man he's always been. Albeit, at 85, he's growing a tad weary of what accompanies aging (these earthly bodies aren't made to … [Read more...]
Time to Pull Weeds
I know there are people who love to garden. They enjoy nurturing seeds, planting bulbs, and planning perennial beds so that gorgeous flowers flourish in every season. My neighbor is one of them. I walk past her home (in the photos above and below) and sigh with envy at her creativity and diligence. I am not one of those people. While I do love the end result when my garden looks pristine and … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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Aloha!
I've been traveling since I last blogged here at Inspired by Life! I arrived home to Dallas yesterday and thought I'd take this opportunity to give you a peek into my Travel Journal. I don't do much writing during the summer months when my kids are out of school. For one thing, my kids are out of school. For another, I typically turn in my manuscripts at the beginning of June, and after the … [Read more...]
Giveaways, a Video, and More
Today I thought I'd do something different and give you a little look into one of the other hats I wear. By day, I'm a full time lecturer at Purdue University, a job I absolutely adore. I feel most alive when I'm teaching and writing. So here's a video I made this week on Facebook that shares a bit about what I'm reading right now for that job. I didn't include the Corporate Governance textbook. … [Read more...]
The Purge
I think most authors go through periods of time, due to approaching deadlines, when many things in their lives get ignored. I am guilty of that. To the max. Confession: I can let some things go without attention for years. There always seems to be something else more important to do with my time, including naps. My office and my walk-in clothes closet are two things I have needed to purge and … [Read more...]
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