The azalea bush outside my living room window is putting on a glorious show this spring. I can see it from my favorite living room chair where I sit for my quiet time every morning. But I can also see how dusty and rain-streaked my windows are after the long winter months. So last Saturday, when the temperature climbed to nearly 70 degrees, I got out the buckets and rags and window cleaner to … [Read more...]

Like many readers, I'm fascinated by the creative process that results in a book cover!  For every book in my Porter series, I've shared a 'behind the scenes' peek into the cover shoot.  I'm delighted to continue the tradition today with this post about the making of Her One and Only's cover! A few fascinating facts: Every Porter Family cover features a real life couple!  Both Undeniably … [Read more...]

At a recent meeting of the Minnesota chapter of American Christian Fiction Writers, our guest speaker was Jennifer Parker, Senior Graphic Designer at Bethany House Publishers. Jennifer began by asking us what we thought made a good cover, and then went on to explain her thoughts, and the process she goes through to create the beautiful covers she designs for many bestselling authors, … [Read more...]

Please extend a very warm welcome to my friend Jill Lynn!   Jill and I met a few years ago at an American Christian Fiction Writers conference.  Then, Jill was an unpublished writer who'd been nominated for (and went on to win) a Genesis award for her work.  Now, she's multi published!  AND she's giving one Inspired by Life...and Fiction reader a copy of her brand new release.  Check the bottom of … [Read more...]