Ever have people in your life who you just look at and think, "No way can they really be that sweet." Well, that's how I feel about friend and fellow author Sunni Jeffers, and I'm excited she's with us today. So let's get started! A quick heads up: She's giving away a copy of her brand new book, Heaven's Strain, on the blog today, so be sure and enter to win. Details below. But first, … [Read more...]
Seasons of Change
Change is on the way. I see signs of it all around me as I go for my morning walks with my husband. The trees show it first, of course, their green leaves morphing to flaming shades of yellow, orange, gold and rust. The park that overflowed with activity all summer is closed and shuttered for the season. Nearly all of the boats have been hauled inland for the winter, leaving the docks … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens | Robin Lee Hatcher
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Robin Lee Hatcher is the best-selling author of over seventy books. Her well-drawn characters and heartwarming stories have earned her critical acclaim and the devotion of readers. Robin's numerous awards include the Christy Award, two RITA Awards … [Read more...]
Favorite Fall Recipes…and pie safes
Here are a couple of my favorite fall recipes. What are some of yours? The first is pumpkin bread. It's impossible to mess this up, and it's sooo yummy! Pumpkin Bread 3 cups plain flour 3 cups white sugar* ½ tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp each cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg 1 cup oil 1 cup water 1 15-ounce can pumpkin 4 eggs 1 cup chopped … [Read more...]
Critics don’t always have the last word
Are you a creative? Or struggling to find your niche? History is rife with stories such as Albert Bierstadt's (below), but I always love happening across them. When I was writing my Colorado Territory fiction, I had images of Bierstadt's paintings scrolling by on my second monitor. So inspiring. His story… Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902), was a member of the … [Read more...]
Movie Review: God’s Not Dead
Today is a fifth Wednesday of the month. Not a scheduled post day for the regular bloggers. So I thought I would use this day to do a movie review. Brief, since I'm deep in revisions. A little over a week ago, I finally had the chance to watch God's Not Dead. Can I just say, WOW! Truly, truly, I found this to be one of the best made Christian movies that I may have ever seen. Well acted. … [Read more...]
A Rewarding Experience…
The annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference was a month ago and a few others have already posted about their experiences. But two nights ago, at the monthly meeting of the Minnesota chapter of ACFW, a panel of 6 of us shared conference highlights with those who weren’t able to attend this year. So, since it’s top of mind for me again, I thought I would share a few of my highlights … [Read more...]
A Trip Down Memory Lane
It's been a difficult year for my family, moving my mom into a nursing home after Daddy could no longer take care of her at home. But she's doing well, my dad has moved to be closer to her, and we're adjusting to a new normal. A couple of weeks ago, my sisters and I talked our dad into taking us on a drive to places from our childhood in Kansas and to the places where he and our mom grew up and … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens|Suzanne Woods Fisher
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children's series, … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Fictional Towns
It's my joy to introduce you to my friend, Katie Ganshert! Katie contacted me at a writers conference two years ago because she'd enjoyed My Stubborn Heart. We shared lunch and struck up a friendship. The next chance I got, I read her debut novel, Wildflowers from Winter, and was blown away by her literary and lovely, emotional and creative writer's voice. We've been buddies ever since! Plus, … [Read more...]
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