Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, 'tis the season for Christmas decorating! This year has been unique... to choose the most flattering adjective possible. Because of all the uniqueness, for me, the Christmas season is more welcome this year than any other year in recent memory. I'm beyond ready! Bring on the hope of Jesus's birth, the tree, the lights, the music, the cookies, the … [Read more...]

Each year, I get to write the Thanksgiving post here at Inspired by Life & Fiction. It's one benefit of being the author who posts the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. There's so much to be grateful for, even more in a year that has been far from normal...what is normal anyway? This year I want to fix my gaze on the many reasons I have to be grateful. The first is a big one. Just … [Read more...]

A Castaway in Cornwall releases in one week. Ideally, I’d be able to focus on promoting it, but instead I’m frantically trying to finish my rough draft of next year’s book. Oh, the balancing act, especially around the holidays! But I am not complaining; I’m so very thankful to get to do this job I love. Speaking of being thankful, I thought I’d share a few verses that were spotlighted in a … [Read more...]

[AND THE WINNER IS…Lorrie Davids! Congrats, Lorrie!] I know, I know... It's Thanksgiving week and I'm already talking about Christmas. I promise I won't skip over Thanksgiving in my heart—it is one of my favorite holidays and gratitude is an attitude I truly want to foster in my own life. That said, I put our Christmas tree and decorations up last night so I'm in a Christmasy mood, plus I … [Read more...]