Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Busy Days!

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The past few days have been busy ones for me. On Saturday, April 28, the alumni board at Hope College, my Alma Mater, presented me with the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award at their annual banquet. What a huge honor! Years ago, I chose to attend Hope, a Christian college, because I wanted to build my life and my education on a spiritual foundation. I found what I was looking for there. (And … [Read more...]

My book addiction

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  Hi everyone! I am thrilled to be joining the Inspired by Life … and Fiction blog. You will be able to find me here on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. It’s always daunting to introduce myself to a new group of people (though I hope I’m not entirely new to some of you), but I didn’t have to look around too long to be inspired by life (and fiction!) as to how to make your … [Read more...]

Behind the Scenes of Falling for You’s Cover Shoot

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I'm a fan of cover art!  So I was especially excited to get a glimpse behind the scenes of Falling for You's cover shoot, thanks to the following photos.  It's my hope that you'll enjoy them, too! I began work on Falling for You in September of 2016.  I submitted it to my editors June 1st of 2017.  I rewrote it last August.  This cover shoot took place in … [Read more...]

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