This past week I had the privilege of celebrating the Jewish Festival of Succoth with some of my Jewish friends and family members. Also known as the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles, it commemorates God’s provision in the wilderness for 40 years when His people lived in temporary shelters, protected by His Clouds of Glory. To prepare for the week-long festival, we built a temporary structure or … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens|Amy Wallace
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Amy Wallace grew up all over the world, moving every three years. But home was always Louisville, Kentucky. "That's where my family always transitioned to and where I graduated from high school and college." Now, Amy is planted and keeps the weeds at bay … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Pastor’s Kid
Growing up I was a PK, church lingo for Pastor's Kid. My dad was a Lutheran Pastor. And I grew up in the church. Not literally, of course. We usually lived in a parsonage, often one that was next door to the church. But my life centered around attending potlucks, Sunday School, potlucks, church, catechism class, potlucks, church related events. Did I mention potlucks? ;-) I confess. … [Read more...]
When Writers Congregate
Several of the Inspired by Life and Fiction authors have already posted some great pics from the recent ACFW conference, and I thought I'd share just a few more. We writers don't get out all that much, you know, so when we do, it's a big event. I truly believe that if it wasn't for the ACFW conference, I wouldn't be published today. This conference is where I met my editors, my … [Read more...]
An Inspired by Life and Fiction Giveaway: Win Ten Novels!
The authors of Inspired by Life and Fiction are giving away ten of their novels to one lucky reader. All you have to do is subscribe to get blog posts via email. It's easy to do. Scroll down to the subscription box you'll find at the bottom of this blog post (below the author bio and above the comment section). After entering and submitting your email address, you will receive a confirmation … [Read more...]
One More Post about ACFW
Can you stand one more post about ACFW? It's always a highlight of the year and an event by which I measure a lot of my writing life. This year in Dallas was ACFW's 15th anniversary, and there were over 500 authors, aspiring authors, editors, agents, and other publishing industry professionals in attendance. I'm proud to say I've never missed a conference, starting with our very first one in … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens|Becky Wade
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Becky Wade is a California native who attended Baylor University, fell in love with a Texas boy, and ended up settling in Dallas. After writing historical romances for the secular market, she put her career on hold to be a full-time mom. When God … [Read more...]
A Peek Into my Photo Album
Writing is a solitary profession. Most writers are introverts who enjoy being alone, appreciate quiet, and can amuse themselves with the power of their mighty imaginations. For me, though, writing can be a little overly lonely at times. Take today, for example. Other than people who are related to me, and the cashiers at the stores I visited, and the little people I drive via car pool, I … [Read more...]
ACFW Recap & Giveaway
Last week I was in Dallas for ACFW board meetings and conference. It's always a highlight of my year. I was frankly shocked to realize this was my 11th conference. In 2005 the conference was in Nashville. It's no exaggeration to say that my writing journey was launched there in such a big way. Today I'm still recovering from the laryngitis I brought home with me, so I'm keeping this post simple. … [Read more...]
Studying—and Living—to My Heart’s Content
Bible Study I love Wednesdays! Why? Because Bible Study Fellowship has resumed in the USA (and in many other countries around the world). And this year, BSF has added a new study to their program: the Book of Revelation. Last week on my personal blog, I posted about the packed-to-the-rafters status of my local class. I believe the attendance is at least half-again as large as what is usual at … [Read more...]
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