Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

The Last Step

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Authors perform hundreds of small steps in the process of publishing a book—some of them enjoyable and some…not so much. The last step is one of my favorites, and this week I had a chance to do it. Every novel I write begins as an idea—sometimes a grand one and sometimes just a tiny seed that needs to be nurtured. This involves brainstorming (alone and with my critique group), then … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|Beth White

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Beth White is the author of numerous novellas and novels, including Fair Game, Fireworks, and The Texas Gatekeepers series. Her newest title is The Magnolia Duchess. Beth's most valued roles are wife, mom, and grandmother. She teaches high school music and … [Read more...]

Say Yes to the (Regency) Dress | Part Two

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As I mentioned the last time I wrote, I recently decided it was time to pursue a second Regency-era dress, to wear to the JASNA (Jane Austen Society of North America) annual conference, held this year in Louisville, Kentucky. You can see that post and photos of the initial design process and fabric selection here. Now on to the promised Part Two. After settling on a style (modified court dress) … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens|Dan Walsh

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Dan Walsh's debut novel The Unfinished Gift is set on the homefront during World War II, a week before Christmas. It hit the shelves in September 2009 and Dan's been writing ever since. He lives in the Daytona Beach area with his wife of more than 30 … [Read more...]

Finding the Good Every Day

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Please welcome my friend, author Carla Laureano, to Inspired by Life...and Fiction!  She's giving away a paperback copy of one of her books (!) so be sure to read through to the end for details. I met Carla at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference three years ago.  She was a finalist for the Genesis Award, a prestigious recognition given to unpublished authors.  Not long after that … [Read more...]

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