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Real Beauty

November 14, 2014 By Becky Wade

I was sitting in the chair recently of one of those extraordinarily talented cosmetic sales women.  You know the type?  They have an artfully sweet way of pointing out your flaws.  They make you think that their product can fix those flaws.  And they encourage you to spend more money than you'd planned to spend. I fell for it.  I've fallen for it in the past, too.  Perhaps because I look at my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: FACEme, God's view of beauty, true beauty

Countdown to Release Day!

November 11, 2014 By Julie Klassen

Excitement is building here in the Klassenland. Only 3 weeks until the launch of my new book, The Secret of Pembrooke Park. Local readers are invited to join me on 12/1 at 7:00 p.m. for a launch party at my local bookstore (Har Mar B & N, Roseville, MN). The Kindle version releases even earlier on 11/25. I just received my printed copies. Look how thick this baby is! My longest book yet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing

This Little Light of Mine

November 10, 2014 By Deborah Raney

I posted this a few weeks ago over on Just 18 Summers where I blog once a month, but I thought readers here might enjoy it too. I'm not afraid of the dark, but I am a big believer in the beauty of light. The Light of the World, of course. But in our homes, too, light is such an important element. Daylight flooding through the windows is the preferable light for people and houseplants alike, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, House and home

The Plot Thickens | Kristen Heitzmann

November 9, 2014 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. Kristen Heitzmann is the bestselling author of historical novels, as well as contemporary romantic and psychological suspense novels, including The Still of Night, nominated for the Colorado Book Award; The Tender Vine, a Christy Award finalist; and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: author gardens

Are You Taking Time to Smell the Roses?

November 7, 2014 By Jody Hedlund

“Writing is a way to escape from the hard realities of life,” my stylist said as she lifted a long strand of my hair and snipped. “Really, when I write, I feel like I’m getting a break.” “I can completely relate.” I held my head still even though I wanted to jump up and down and nod in agreement. “My husband just doesn’t get it.” Her fingers and the scissors danced around my head. “But after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund

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