Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

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How a Book is Born (and a giveaway)!

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It's my pleasure to welcome author Catherine West back to Inspired by Life and Fiction!  I'm endlessly fascinated by the inspiration God uses to guide each author to the story He has for her to tell.  Today, Catherine's going to share with us how He inspired her new release.  Stay tuned at the end of this post for a giveaway of chocolate, tea, and a book (a winning combination)! … [Read more...]

Powerful Movie, Nostalgic Props

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I saw the new movie The Case for Christ on Sunday with my husband and teenage son. It was excellent and I recommend it. The writing was solid and realistic—kudos to Brian Bird. The acting was impressive, especially from the leads. And the production values and especially the cinematography exceeded my expectations. My son acknowledged that it was better than the other Christian movies we've … [Read more...]

Almost a Member of the Family

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I painted our coffee table last weekend and as I stroked a brand new, beautiful shade of dusty aqua onto the old nicked, scarred white paint, I couldn't help but think of all the memories that little ten-dollar table held. When I bought this curvy table at Goodwill twelve years ago, we had just bought our first home. The table was two tones of cheap wood, desperately in need of refinishing, but … [Read more...]

Unexpected Antebellum Blessings

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I love history. And I love weaving history into my novels. When we moved from Colorado to Nashville in June 2007 (has it really been almost 10 years?!), I set about discovering Nashville's history with the hope of incorporating some of it into my novels. But what I did not anticipate were the partnerships—the friendships—I'd cultivate with the staff at some of the local antebellum … [Read more...]

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