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The Enduring Feast

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The Feast of Passover begins this Friday at sundown. My Jewish friends, who call it Pesach, are busy cleaning their houses in preparation, careful not to leave a single crumb of leaven. They even vacuum their sofa cushions, something I probably should do more often. The table will be beautifully set with all the traditional items in place. Family and friends will gather for this annual dinner … [Read more...]

Banoffee Pie: A Slice of British Life

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I am racing to finish revisions on my next novel set in England, and so my mind naturally goes to...dessert.   Banoffee pie is a popular dessert in Great Britain. The first time my husband and I had it was not in the UK, however, but in Minnesota, when we were invited to dinner at Jeff and Susan’s house. Jeff is from England, and Susan had kindly learned to make the pie for him—and … [Read more...]

What are You Passionate About? (an anniversary post)

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This week I am celebrating two years as a blogger here on Inspired by Life...and Fiction. It has been such a wonderful experience to get to interact with our wonderful readers, and I am so honored to be a part of this group of amazing author friends. I could never blog every day (how do people DO that??) But being part of this group gives me a chance to share my heart (and a few more frivolous … [Read more...]

Tea Traditions (and a giveaway)!

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It's a treat for me to welcome my friend Jill Kemerer back to Inspired by Life and Fiction!  When Jill visited last time, I mentioned that she wrote 12 novels before finally receiving her first publishing contract.  This month, her third novel releases!  Jill has released THREE NOVELS in one year.  Praise to the One who is, "able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine."  Ephesians … [Read more...]

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