Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Life Lessons

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I attended a funeral recently for a man I didn’t know well. His daughter is a friend from church, his wife a friend from book club. “It is better to go to a house of mourning,” scripture says, “than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart” (Ecclesiastes 7:2).  I need a reminder, every now and then, of how short time my time on earth … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens | Tamera Alexander

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Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares with our readers a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Tamera Alexander is a bestselling novelist whose works have been awarded and nominated for numerous honors, including the Christy Award, the RITA Award, and the Carol Award. After seventeen years in Colorado, Tamera and her husband have … [Read more...]

Personal Connections Across the Pond

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I've just returned from 10 days in England, and along with the inevitable jet lag, I am filled with images and impressions still forming in my weary-but-content mind. The memories that stand out most are not the many interesting sights we saw, but the people we connected with along the way. One of my favorite days was one we (me and my travel-companion, driver, photographer, and friend, Sara) … [Read more...]

The Plot Thickens | Carolyne Aarsen

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The authors of Inspired by Life...and Fiction thought our readers might be inspired by the gardens of the novelists who are featured on the blog "The Plot Thickens." Each Sunday, we'll share another novelist's newest book, and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Since selling her first book in 1997, Carolyne Aarsen has had numerous novels published. Her stories reflect a love of … [Read more...]

My Novel Took Me to a Hollywood After Party!

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When I became a writer I thought I'd go places, like the library or on research trips. I never thought I'd make it to a Hollywood after party! In December I was asked to write the novelization of Moms' Night Out. Here is the book with, like, the best cover ever! ---> And take note of my name on the front!     This week I've been talking my readers on a "Behind the … [Read more...]

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