Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

New Friends

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Writing can be a lonely job, sitting at my computer all day with only my imaginary characters to talk to. That’s why I love getting out every once in a while and meeting some of my readers face-to-face. And I had a chance to do that last week. The first event was with a group of wonderful ladies at the Grandville United Methodist Church in Grandville, Michigan. I spoke about all the changes that … [Read more...]

Cover Model Interview

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If you happened to see my last blog post about the making of Her One and Only's cover, then you know that the couple on the cover are a real life husband and wife. Their names are Aaron and Melissa and they very kindly allowed me to interview them!  Thank you so much, Aaron and Melissa.  I'm honored to have the two of you on my novel's cover.  It was a treat to get to know you via these … [Read more...]

New Series, New Setting

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I recently turned in revisions for my next book, The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (December 2016)—Book One in my first ever series! (The rest of my 10 books are stand alone.) The series focuses on four women friends in an English village who face changes and challenges with the help of their quirky neighbors and intriguing newcomers.   In the first book, a young widow  has to decide between … [Read more...]

♫ Happy birthday, dear Tobi ♫

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Since my day to blog falls on my eldest daughter's birthday, I can't resist taking this opportunity to wish her happy birthday in a very public way. First, let's get this photo out of the way... (I'm going to be in SO much trouble! Teehee!)           I never thought I'd be a mom of girls. I grew up as the oldest of five, with only one brother. But … [Read more...]

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