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Last Day: Massive Giveaway

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Hello, all! Today is the last day to enter a massive giveaway that a bunch of us here on Inspired by Life and Fiction are a part of. Listen along as some of your favorite authors share special Christmas memories or holiday inspiration! Plus have a chance to win these 12 book=s and a $150 Amazon card!  WIN A BOOK—you have 12 chances! (US addresses only) 1. Listen to author’s FB Live video on … [Read more...]

Lucky #13…

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Recently, I celebrated the release of The Bride of Ivy Green, my 13th novel, and the conclusion of my first series. Here are a few highlights from the Book Release Party: Writing a series was a new challenge for me, and it's an accomplishment I feel good about. But I didn't do it alone. I enjoyed having the opportunity to publicly thank several people who helped me along the way, like my … [Read more...]

Southern Mansion Reader Weekend

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Hey friends! I'm in ATL with Dad right now so this will be brief—and mainly a sharing of pictures from this weekend's Southern Mansion Reader Weekend! #SMRW2018     First, an update on Dad. He continues to decline. Sadly. But I'm soaking up every moment with him. We went out yesterday morning and got him a shave and a haircut (how many of you just silently said "two … [Read more...]

A Child is Born

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Tomorrow is our oldest son, Joshua’s, birthday. My husband and I are looking forward to celebrating it with him and his wife, Vanessa. Joshua was born in Bogota, Colombia where we lived for two years while my husband performed in Colombia’s National Symphony Orchestra. Those were interesting and memorable years—learning a new language and adjusting to a different culture far from home. When our … [Read more...]

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