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#20 is in the books

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For twenty years now, a group of writers has been meeting in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and I'm beyond grateful to be included in that number. These women are such a blessing and JOY in my life! I just returned last night from our 20th retreat, and it was such a rich and fun time. Here are some glimpses... From L to R (back row): Brandilyn Collins, Sandy Shepherd (Brandilyn's sister), Janet … [Read more...]

A Little Dose of Louisiana Christmas (in July)

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My friend Morgan Tarpley Smith is filling in for me today while I'm on a 15-day writing marathon. Welcome, Morgan (and Betsy and Lenora). Thanks for this little preview of Christmas while the summer heat bears down! By Morgan Tarpley Smith In the spirit of this site, “Inspired by Life…and Fiction,” I’d love to share a little of the story behind the story about my upcoming release, “A … [Read more...]

The Christmas Box

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Say hello to debut author Jessica Wakefield! Jessica has been a supportive reader of Christian fiction for years, an aspiring writer, and now she's adding "published author" to her resume with the release of The Christmas Box (a collection of three sweet romance novellas). "Christmas in July" isn't over yet so be sure to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win Jessica's festive book! … [Read more...]

A New Place

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Happy Wednesday, friends! I have something exciting to share. I have a completely refreshed website. You can check it out at danipettrey.com  I LOVE the new colors and the image in the background. There are so many fun touches. But, if you’ve visited my website before, you might be wondering why the change from the stormy beach theme.  Well, it’s a first for me, but I’ve set my new … [Read more...]

Please Join Us!

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Have you joined Inspirational Regency Readers yet? If you enjoy inspirational romances set during the Regency (Jane Austen) era, I warmly invite you to join this fun online community on Facebook. Co-hosted by authors Erica Vetsch, Michelle Griep, and myself, we offer historical tidbits, new release information and sales, as well as fun videos, contests, and games. We also feature posts and new … [Read more...]

The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley

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Deb Raney is traveling to attend a funeral and her sweet friend (and mine), Courtney Walsh, has stepped in to guest-blog today so that Deb can concentrate on time with family. Be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win a copy of Courtney's amazing new book! -Becky I have genuinely loved every book I've written. ⁠⁠That doesn't mean I've loved WRITING every one of them. Some of them … [Read more...]

Crazy Days of Summer — with a giveaway!

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Forget the “lazy” days of summer. It feels like it’s been crazy in my little corner of the world ever since I returned from California. First I had a book signing at a cute little bookstore in Kuna, a town outside of Boise. In fact, my mother went to school in Kuna and graduated from the high school there in 1933. She wouldn’t recognize it anymore as it is no longer a small farming … [Read more...]

Chasing Waterfalls

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Despite the admonition from a famous pop song to "don't go chasin' waterfalls," that is precisely what I did when my husband and I traveled to Deadwood, SD last month. We were making the trip so I and several author friends could participate in a book event called Wild Deadwood Reads. Wes and I turned the trip into a mini vacation as well, touring as many sights as possible along the way. We both … [Read more...]

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