• Home
  • Our Authors
  • Blog
  • Events & Giveaways
  • Privacy Policy

Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Christmas Traditions

December 21, 2015 By Lynn Austin

For many years now, my book deadline has been January 15. That means I’m always racing to finish my novel during the holidays. With three children and a musician-husband whose busiest season is also Christmas, I decided several years ago to stop trying to produce a perfect “Hallmark” holiday. I sat everyone down and asked which traditions were most important to them, and together we came up with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry

The Plot Thickens|Ginny Yttrup

December 20, 2015 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration.   Ginny Yttrup dreamt of becoming a writer most of her adult life and pursued her dream by learning the craft and honing her skills. When she's not working, she loves spending time with her two college-age sons or with friends. If she can spend time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: author gardens

Christmas weddings . . . and baking!

December 15, 2015 By Tamera Alexander

Today, Joe and I celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary. Yep, we had a Christmas wedding—and loved it! Poinsettias and all... That was then, this is now... Time has a way of catching up with you, and it's certainly caught up with us! And though our journey has hardly been perfect, and we've weathered some storms, I'm so grateful for Joe and for the love and laughter we share. I treasure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry

The Plot Thickens|Kathleen Y’Barbo

December 13, 2015 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. RITA and Carol award nominee Kathleen Y’Barbo is the author of more than forty novels, novellas, and young adult books. Her books are currently in print in the US and abroad, and have been translated into Dutch, German, and Spanish, to name a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: author gardens

Best Children’s Books to Give as Gifts

December 11, 2015 By Becky Wade

I've been reading books aloud to my kids for 15 years straight.  In that time, we've checked out approximately a million library books and added approximately half a million books to our home collection. I LOVE well-written children's books and I've often given books as gifts. Why give kids books? Imagine a friend gives you a gift certificate for two spa pedicures -- one for her and one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: Best Christmas Books for Kids, gifts

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 353
  • 354
  • 355
  • 356
  • 357
  • …
  • 417
  • Next Page »

Search Site

Monthly Archives

Blog Categories

Recent Posts

  • Emotions unveiled June 16, 2025
  • Robin’s Favorites June 15, 2025
  • Girlfriend Getaway June 13, 2025

Disclosure

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the pages on this site may be "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, someone will receive an affiliate commission. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Copyright © 2025 Inspired by Life & Fiction | Website Design by Robin