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A Quick Trip to Charleston

February 16, 2022 By D'Ann Mateer

Months ago we made plans for me to accompany Jeff on a business trip to South Carolina—and to stay a couple of extra days in Charleston. We've been there a couple of times before, always on business. And, I confess, since spraining my ankle very badly in Charleston in 2017, I always go back with a bit of fear and trepidation!  But this time would be a different trip. Unlike the previous ones, … [Read more...]

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Be careful what you wish for

February 15, 2022 By Tamera Alexander

Meet Gary Garrison, a good friend, who once asked me to put him in one of my books. Since we're such good friends, of course, I said YES! Gary’s first preference, he stated, was to be a cover model, shirt ripped opened and chest bared. Hairy chest or not, was negotiable. He said we could Photoshop that as desired. And he wanted his long, thick mane flowing behind him in the wind. I told him … [Read more...]

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Happy Valentine’s Giveaway

February 14, 2022 By Deborah Raney

[AND THE WINNER IS...Julie! Congrats, Julie. Watch your email for information on how to receive your journals.] Wishing a very happy Valentine's Day to all our wonderful readers of Inspired by Life...and Fiction. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays, and to celebrate, I'd love to send one of our readers these two journals from Raney Day Press. To be entered for the drawing, simply … [Read more...]

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Inspired by Scripture

February 13, 2022 By Deborah Raney

This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashVerseoftheDay.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with Scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]

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A Passion Project

February 12, 2022 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Words matter

Back in 2009, I started posting weekly prayers for writers in an email group. After a few years, one of the leaders in the group suggested I keep those prayers and think about publishing them one day. About two or three years ago, I moved the prayers out of my email program and into a Scrivener document, thinking I would finally get around to organizing them. And there they sat. Not long … [Read more...]

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