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Feeding Creativity

June 12, 2025 By Cara Putman 1 Comment

Today I’m writing this post from a bus in Italy. It’s a fun and challenging experience. I hope you’ll forgive any typos! There is something about traveling that feeds my creativity. I’m sure I will post more when I’m not writing on my phone. But the colors. The architecture. The landscapes. The variety of dialects that I hear. All of it combines to fuel me and fill my cup. Add in … [Read more...]

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The Summer of No

June 11, 2025 By Dani Pettrey 16 Comments

A lot of my writer friends and reader friends know I have Lupus. I’m pretty open about it and the fact that I have three autoimmune disorders. I try hard not to let my disorders rule my life. If I’m completely honest, I try my best to defy them. It’s the rebellious nature in me when told no regarding my health. I don’t like being limited or having to curtail the things I’d love to do at times … [Read more...]

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Christmas in…June?

June 10, 2025 By Julie Klassen 5 Comments

My publisher just sent me a new Publishers Weekly review for my next novel, A Sea View Christmas, which releases on September 2, 2025. A positive PW review is always a gift, and I'm grateful! ...fans will appreciate the reappearance of the lovable cast of characters, and it’s gratifying to watch the two wounded souls at the book’s center haltingly work their way toward love. This ties up the … [Read more...]

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Tammy’s Favorites

June 8, 2025 By Tamera Alexander 8 Comments

We hope you are enjoying these weekly feature posts from the authors of Inspired by Life…and Fiction. We're sharing some of our favorite things to help you get to know us a little better—and we’d love to hear your answers to these “favorites” questions in the comments below. Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms. Hands down. Cannot keep them anywhere within a 200 yard radius or they’ll … [Read more...]

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Happy Birthday to Deb!

June 3, 2025 By Tamera Alexander 24 Comments

Last Friday, May 30th, was Deb's actual birthday. But we're still celebrating here on IBL&F! Joe and I drove to Missouri for a quick weekend visit with Ken and Deb—and to help celebrate Deb's 70th! Doesn't she make 70 look good! We walked along the Mighty Mississippi... We rode our electric bikes... We visited the local farmers market and shared Amish … [Read more...]

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