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Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

A BIG Giveaway (and a great reading list)

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Mark your calendars! Lisa Tawn Bergren's annual fall scavenger hunt starts this Thursday, October 15 at noon through Sunday, October 18, 2020 at midnight, MOUNTAIN time zone. Several of us here at Inspired by Life...and Fiction have books in the offering, including Becky, Robin, Tammy, and me. Not only is the hunt an opportunity to win some great prizes, but it's also a great place to … [Read more...]

Sisters Giveaway

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The Sisters Giveaway that Deborah Raney, Beth Vogt, and I are currently offering (scroll down for info on that!) has me thinking about how grateful I am for my own sisters. I'm the oldest, followed two years later by Kristen, followed two years later by Carrie. I can't imagine taking three kids this age on a driving trip of Europe for an entire summer, but that's what my parents did. (My … [Read more...]

The Coffee Shop Conundrum

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I love coffee. I love working and reading in coffee shops with nice spaces. You’d think that would be a win-win. And it usually is. But not lately. You see, due to COVID, many of my favorite coffee shops are still take out only. Or their small outdoor spaces are always full. And given the nature of most of my time spent in my small downtown living space, I’m itching to get back to the … [Read more...]

Behind the scenes of Colors of Truth, a Carnton novel

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Colors of Truth officially releases today, and I'm both excited and relieved to see this day finally arrive. Thank you, friends, for your love and encouragement in recent weeks as this novel made its way to publication—and this author had a crash course in indie publishing! <g> You made this journey a much sweeter one. Colors of Truth is a Carnton novel, meaning it's a story steeped … [Read more...]

Saving Ellis Island

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Several years ago, when I was writing and researching my novel, “Until We Reach Home,” my sister Peggy and I took a day trip from her home outside New York City to visit Ellis Island. As I’m sure you know, Ellis Island was the iconic landing place near the Statue of Liberty for millions of immigrants who came to U.S. shores seeking a new life. My novel tells the story of three sisters, Elin, … [Read more...]

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