I recently received a note from a sweet reader. She complimented my books, then made the following thought-provoking comments. I asked for her permission to share them here, which she gave [thank you!], so here goes... "I can't imagine that any woman married to the men in your books wouldn't be wildly happy in their relationships. Sometimes I wonder if books like yours are better suited for … [Read more...]
Looking for a Writer’s Conference? Come to ACFW
In less than 40 days, one of my favorite times of the year happens. The ACFW conference! I'll never forget my first time at conference in 2005. I was coming with my dreams in my hands, scared that someone would tell me I was CRAZY to believe that I could write a book. Yet the dream hadn't died no matter how many times I'd tried to walk away from it. Still it was a dream I was scared to share … [Read more...]
Priorities in Life
Three weeks ago, I wrote a blog post here on Inspired by Life about taking time to breathe. I'd hit a rare, strangely unfamiliar period where I actually had time to relax and simply enjoy the summer. But August rolled in and, as I shared on my Robin Lee Hatcher blog, I suddenly had a full calendar again. I'm proofing pages for my next release, I'm delighted to be working on a couple of big … [Read more...]
On the Edge
Near the Edge. While writing my latest historical, Lady Maybe, I needed to find a road in England dangerously near a cliff’s edge overlooking the sea. Initially, I searched for the location using Google Earth and old maps. I finally found the ideal setting—a coastal road in North Devon along the Bristol Channel. Over the Edge. I wrote my first draft before I ever visited the area. Then, … [Read more...]
Celebrating Another Anniversary
Tomorrow is my anniversary. Our anniversary. Forty-one years with the man I love more than life itself. My best-ever gift from God. And I'm still learning new things about that man, still falling more in love with him with every day, and still falling for the stupid pranks he plays on me. Still laughing together. That's the best part. We share our anniversary with our oldest daughter and her … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Nervous Author
When it comes to reader reviews, most of the time I'm fairly unflustered. After having eleven novels/novellas published, my skin has grown pretty thick skin. I've learned to accept both positive and negative reviews as just part of the business. If I'm putting forward my fullest energy and effort with every book, then I have to be content with my best and realize I won't please every reader … [Read more...]
Transition is a part of life . . .But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Over the last month or so, I've been dealing with multiple transitions that have added stress and excitement to my life. No major catastrophes like death or serious illness, praise God, but significant changes nonetheless. And I've never been a big fan of change. I learned of the first major change about 6 weeks ago. The full-time job I've known for the last 12 years of my life fell victim to … [Read more...]
Road Trips Can Be Fun
Hello. I'm at work again after taking a two week road trip all the way to New York City and back. I used to fly when I traveled to writers' conferences and workshops, but since my husband retired a few years ago we now drive just about everywhere. It's fun but it can be exhausting. We have a Mini-Cooper and you should see that little car full of two big suitcases and books and book bags. (Plus, … [Read more...]
Good times with good friends
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting some dear friends from our Colorado days. Only, Jeff and Donna Crane live in Oklahoma now. We had such a wonderful time. Jeff, Donna, Tamera, Joe Even though we haven't seen them in years, we've stayed in touch. So we picked up right where we left off. Don't you love friendships like that? Jeff and Donna Crane, Kelsey and Kurt It's … [Read more...]
Summertime
It’s summer and the weather is gorgeous. Blue skies and plenty of sunshine, pleasantly warm but not too hot. I want to be here, at the beach, a short walk from my house . . . But I know I need to be here, in my office, at my desk, working on my next novel . . . After writing 22 books, I know that if I don’t discipline myself to stay focused and write five days a week, I’ll suffer the … [Read more...]
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