With the recent release of Fifty Shades of Grey movie and its popularity, I can't help but wonder about the long term consequences that such ideology will have on how people view relationships. Already, too many couples struggle to maintain happy, healthy relationships. In fact, it's become almost a monthly occurrence to get news of another friend or acquaintance who's dealing with a spouse … [Read more...]
Indiana Jones + Indiana Josephine: When Love Becomes an Adventure
Last week John and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary. I knew when I married John that life would be an adventure, and it has been, but when I let him plan our anniversary I had no idea what I was getting into ... This is John and I on the second longest zip line in Central America. 1900 ft long with a 300 ft drop. (It was one of 10 zip lines we went on that day, and it was actually a … [Read more...]
Moments that stay with you
Think about one of your favorite moments from a movie, TV show, or novel. Got it? Hold onto it for just a second. Why is it a favorite, do you think? Most likely, it's because it's evocative. It makes you laugh. Or cry. Or recall a memorable event in your life. Or maybe someone special to you. These moments touch us because they tap into universal truths. A truth that applies to you no … [Read more...]
On the Research Trail
Researching my books is one of my favorite parts of the writing process, and last week I got to do just that. My musician husband, Ken, was performing in New York City, so I flew there with him for a short, five-day trip. Since his concert was in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, we stayed in a hotel just a few blocks from the historic Brooklyn Bridge (completed in 1883 and still used by commuters to … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens|Jane Kirkpatrick
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. After spending years clearing sagebrush and wrestling wind and rattlesnakes on their ranch in a remote part of Oregon, Willa Award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick and her husband Jerry are back in central Oregon. Jane has brought some reminders of her … [Read more...]
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