Going Back to My Roots (Plus a Giveaway)!
I’m so pleased that Author Laura Thomas is guest-blogging for me today! Please give her a warm welcome + enter the giveaway she’s offering of her new novel. We’re delighted…
Assorted & Sundry
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What Matters
Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a good day, and I so appreciate you spending part of it with me! This last week turned into an unexpected vacation….
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Behind the Scenes at ALA 2026: Promoting In These Hills in Chicago
Friday in Chicago Last weekend I traveled to Chicago for the American Library Association’s Annual Conference (ALA), helping introduce librarians and teachers to my upcoming novel In These Hills—and I’m…
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My Current Phase & a giveaway!
I thought I’d take this post to re-introduce myself to those of you who’ve been a part of this community for some time and introduce myself to the rest of…
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We Don’t Just Give Our Characters Conflict
As authors, we’re taught to give our characters conflict. Outer conflict in the form of physical obstacles and trials, where they must overcome everything hurled at them, such as an…
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A Bucket List Item Checked Off . . . and a Giveaway!
[THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED, AND THE WINNER IS ANGIE Q! CONGRATS, ANGIE!] Please send your mailing address to me at debraney@mac.com and I’ll get your package in the mail ASAP!]…
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My Travel Essentials–and a giveaway!
If you’ve been around here a bit, you know my husband and I travel a lot. It’s mostly work trips, though we do sometimes go just to visit family. Or…
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Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House & a Giveaway
If you’ve ever visited Lynchburg, Tennessee, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House. Miss Mary’s is a treasured historical site and wonderful Southern family-style restaurant—and…
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Summer Author Chat With Robin W. Pearson
Hey there, Inspired family. I’ve had a busy start to summer break–graduations, a wedding, and a bit of brain surgery. Now, how’s that for a conversation starter? My favorite coffee…
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Summer Author Chat With Becky
Well, hello everyone! I hope your summer is off to a wonderful start. I’m so glad for the chance to take a stab at answering these fun questions…. What’s your…
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Summer Author Chat with Cara Putman
I’m delighted to join in with my Inspired by Life and Fiction sisters in giving quick (semi-quick?) answers to these seven questions. So here goes: Most days you’ll find me…
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Retreat Time
Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! I just returned from a wonderful retreat with friends up in Michigan. We kicked it off in style. We went to lunch on the water with…