Update: I originally wrote this in late February, then realized I'd accidentally scheduled two posts on one day. So I bumped this back to April. I'm writing this update on March 26, just after returning home from an unexpected funeral. Original post: When I wrote the Fairlawn books--which are all set in a funeral home-- I wish I'd written from a place of greater experience. At the time I … [Read more...]
Julie’s Favorites
We hope you are enjoying these weekly feature posts from the authors of Inspired by Life…and Fiction. We're sharing some of our favorite things to help you get to know us a little better—and we’d love to hear your answers to these “favorites” questions in the comments below. Favorite Beverage (whether hot or cold): In the mornings, I enjoy strong French roast coffee with heavy … [Read more...]
What do you call a group of writers?
Last week I saw this question on X: "A group of cats is a clowder. A group of dogs is a pack. A group people is a crowd. What is a group of writers?" I then posed the question to my writer friends. I started with "a procrastination of writers," and then they sent in a lot of other great suggestions. Lacking the poetic gene, I decided to ask Grok for some help turning those answers into … [Read more...]
The Mathematics of Dancing
A Sneak Peak of Proclaimer by Megan Schaulis When you live in a relatively small town, you don't expect to meet other published Christian Fiction authors, but Abilene, TX now has at least two of us! Funny enough, I didn't actually meet Megan until she introduced herself to me at an ACFW conference. Last year we met up again at a local public library event, and I eagerly invited her to do a … [Read more...]
Are you ready for some baseball?
I enjoy Major League Baseball. I’ve followed the Texas Rangers since around the time the franchise began in the spring of 1972. I was five. So many memories surround outings to games—from my younger years sweating in the bleachers with our cooler of food and drinks brought from home (you could do that then!) to listening to games on the radio during elementary school to celebrating my parents’ … [Read more...]
Amazing Women in God’s Word
This weekend I had the amazing privilege of teaching at the Perinton Community Church's Womens Retreat (Rochester, NY). What a fabulous group of women... We laughed, we cried, we shared our stories. But mostly, we feasted on God's Word and immersed ourselves in what Jesus says about forgiveness in Luke 15—all while looking at these three parables through a middle eastern lens, which … [Read more...]
Angie’s Favorites
We hope you are enjoying these weekly feature posts from the authors of Inspired by Life…and Fiction. We're sharing some of our favorite things to help you get to know us a little better—and we’d love to hear your answers to these “favorites” questions in the comments below. Favorite Beverage (whether hot or cold): Chai Tea Latte. (Hot). Since I don’t drink coffee, whenever … [Read more...]
California Dreamin’ (and a sale!)
Earlier this month, I spent 13 days in California! I was born and raised in southern California. Riverside, to be exact. And though I've lived in Dallas for twenty-eight years, I return to CA frequently to spend time with my family there. This trip had a dual purpose. I went to celebrate my mom's birthday and to enjoy my daughter's spring break. The birthday party came first. To mark my … [Read more...]
Learning to Relax
I have a confession to make. I‘m really good at working. Like world class at it. I am the queen of going from one task right to the next, barely with a break to celebrate that the one has ended. I tightly calendar everything, and most of the time it works out fine… until someone gets sick, or an extra task gets assigned or a miscommunication occurs. Then the cascade can be brutal, but I ALWAYS hit … [Read more...]
A Sneak Peek into a Retreat & Giveaway
Hi friends! I just got back from my writer’s retreat. I lead two a year, but this year, it will be three. I thought as writers and readers both, you might enjoy seeing behind the scenes. The retreat was hosted in Hedgesville, WV. It’s a beautiful neighborhood of lovely cabins spread out over the entire landscape. Trees fill the space, providing privacy and places for the wildlife to … [Read more...]
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