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Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

10 Great Gifts for Readers!

November 5, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

I love everything book related. Don't believe me? These are my favorite shoes: For Halloween I dressed my daughters as literary characters: This is one of my favorite shirts. I wear it all the time. Alice in Wonderland Shirt Are you like me? If so, here are a few ideas to put on your Christmas Wish List ... or things to buy for the readers you love! You can click on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: Annie, books, Christmas gifts, gifts for readers, literary, Pippi Longstocking, reading

Seasons of Change

November 3, 2014 By Lynn Austin

Change is on the way. I see signs of it all around me as I go for my morning walks with my husband. The trees show it first, of course, their green leaves morphing to flaming shades of yellow, orange, gold and rust.   The park that overflowed with activity all summer is closed and shuttered for the season. Nearly all of the boats have been hauled inland for the winter, leaving the docks … [Read more...]

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The Plot Thickens | Robin Lee Hatcher

November 2, 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. Robin Lee Hatcher is the best-selling author of over seventy books. Her well-drawn characters and heartwarming stories have earned her critical acclaim and the devotion of readers. Robin's numerous awards include the Christy Award, two RITA Awards … [Read more...]

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Critics don’t always have the last word

October 30, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

Are you a creative? Or struggling to find your niche?  History is rife with stories such as Albert Bierstadt's (below), but I always love happening across them. When I was writing my Colorado Territory fiction, I had images of Bierstadt's paintings scrolling by on my second monitor. So inspiring. His story… Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902), was a member of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing Tagged With: Creatives, Critics

A Trip Down Memory Lane

October 27, 2014 By Deborah Raney

It's been a difficult year for my family, moving my mom into a nursing home after Daddy could no longer take care of her at home. But she's doing well, my dad has moved to be closer to her, and we're adjusting to a new normal. A couple of weeks ago, my sisters and I talked our dad into taking us on a drive to places from our childhood in Kansas and to the places where he and our mom grew up and … [Read more...]

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