Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares with our readers a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Award-winning inspirational romance author, Brenda Coulter, writes heartwarming love stories from a Christian perspective. She didn't catch the writing bug until she was almost 45, but she's been making up for lost time since, … [Read more...]
I ♡ ROMANCE
Ah, romance. I discovered romance novels when I was in middle school. Does anyone else remember the slim, Sweet Valley High-type romances that were available in the 'Juvenile Fiction' section of the library way back when? I stumbled upon one such novel, couldn't put it down, and in very unremarkable fashion (there were no fireworks, I didn't make a grand announcement, a band was not involved) … [Read more...]
The Many Flags of Texs
I'm not a Texas native, but ever since I came out to Abilene in 1989 for college, I've made Texas my home. I fell in love with this bold land full of glorious sunsets, rugged cowboys, and people who cling to the hospitality of the south. My children are all Texas born and bred, as are my books. The Lone Star State has a proud heritage, being the only US state to have once been an independent … [Read more...]
Writing a {True} Story of Depression and Hope
Like everyone else, I was heartbroken to hear about the death of Robin Williams. I remember first falling in love with him when he played Mork on Mork and Mindy. I remember playing with the other kids in 5th grade saying, “Na-Nu Na-Nu.” Hearing of his death was hard enough, but to find out he died by suicide made my heart ache. For many years I didn't understand the pain of depression, and … [Read more...]
Author Event: Robin Lee Hatcher (9/20/2014)
Robin will be signing book from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Stained Glass Coffee House and Book Cellar's "grander grand opening" event on Saturday, September 20, 2014. She will have her latest books available for sale, in addition to hard to find print copies of some of her backlist (books now available only as ebooks from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.). The event will feature live acoustic … [Read more...]
Epitaphs, and having the last word
I've always loved cemeteries. Their quiet. Their shadows. Their reminder of the brevity of this life. This past Sunday, my Dad, his wife, Esta, and my daughter Kelsey and I visited Georgia National Cemetery in Canton where my mom's earthly body is buried. I know we often say where "so and so is buried" when we refer to someone's grave. But the clearer heaven becomes to me from studying … [Read more...]
Cheerful Hearts
Maybe it’s a small town phenomenon. Maybe it only happens in this small town. I don’t know, but my husband and I noticed the difference almost immediately after we moved here three months ago from the Chicago suburbs. The friendliness. The smiles. The way people take time to stop and chat to strangers like us. It began with the morning walks we take every day. The path that goes past our house to … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens|Brandilyn Collins
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares with our readers a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Brandilyn Collins is a best-selling novelist known for her trademark Seatbelt Suspense®. These harrowing crime thrillers have earned her the tagline Don't forget to b r e a t h e . . .® In addition, she has recently returned to writing … [Read more...]
How to Navigate Around Real Life to Find Time to Write
In a recent comment, Barbara H. posed a great question about finding time to write. She said: I’d love to hear about writers’ schedules, how they make time for writing. Once when I heard Elisabeth Elliot speak and had a book signed by her afterward, the only question I could think to ask was, “How do you find time to write all these books?” She replied, “I don’t find time, I make time.” I know … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Adventures
One of the unique things about me is that I'm a second-generation homeschooling momma. That means I was homeschooled and now homeschool my kiddos. Yesterday morning, my heart was in my throat as I watched my baby girl board the school bus. She may be 13, almost 14, but this was the first time she's stepped outside our homeschool to take classes. Let me tell you, it's a big step. And for this … [Read more...]
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