Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

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Welcome, Angela Hunt

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Readers were already told in Lynn Austin's parting blog post that Angela Hunt is joining the family of bloggers here on Inspired by Life and Fiction. But this is our official welcome and introduction. You can read Angela's bio by visiting her author page, but I wanted to share something a little more personal. Before I met Angela, I read one of her early novels as a judge in a contest. … [Read more...]

A Sale, a Giveaway, & an Extravaganza

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Do you enjoy giving books as Christmas gifts? I do. My daughter and husband usually end up with books beneath the tree. My boys are not really book people, so they get computer gear instead. This year, several extended family members will be receiving books as well. I couldn't resist. As much as I enjoy giving books, I am a hard person to buy books for, because I tend to be really picky. My … [Read more...]

Life in pictures

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Do you take a lot of pictures? I do. I save a ton of pictures sent to me too. Aren't we grateful we live in a day and age where we have the ability to snap so many precious moments of life for safekeeping? Think about how much more we might have known about the past if our ancestors could have taken pictures of their lives so readily. So here we go... In no certain order, these are … [Read more...]

Can An Old Dog Learn New Tricks?

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My two little granddaughters were here for a visit recently, and I couldn’t help noticing how very different the two of them are. Three-year-old Ayla is not afraid to try new things. When no one was looking, she dashed up to the top of my library ladder like an experienced fireman. She should have been afraid! We have cathedral ceilings in our living room and the bookshelves and ladder go to the … [Read more...]

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