Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Wicked

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When Ken and I were newlyweds living in New York, we had the privilege of seeing several Broadway productions. I especially remember Grease (and the shock of hearing a curse word from the stage!) and the beautiful, lush Shenandoah. Fifteen years later, the year I was pregnant with our youngest daughter, Tavia, I won a pair of season tickets to Wichita Music Theater, and while Ken wasn't quite … [Read more...]

Cleaning Out the Clutter

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The last two weeks have been a little crazy around the Witemeyer homestead. After raising three children on carpet that was probably 15 years old when we purchased the house in 2000, our previously "white" carpet had become so stained that I was embarrassed to have people over. However, with one child married and the other two at least temporarily moved out for schooling, our house had the least … [Read more...]

Leo Mondays

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Angie shared a fun post yesterday about finishing yet another book (congrats again, Angie), and while I'm not finished with my next one yet, I'm pressing toward that goal. Except for Monday afternoons, which is Leo/GramTam time. And I treasure every minute! Here are some glimpses from yesterday, followed by a question I'd welcome your input on. Yesterday, Leo fought me a little on sleep... … [Read more...]

Another deadline done!

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If it's Monday, May first, I am preparing to send another book to my publisher. I'd tell you which number book it was for me, but honestly, I have no idea. I've been doing this so long I lost count--and then I don't really know how to count my books. Do I count the collaborations? The few books I ghost-wrote (before I became convinced that they were false advertising)? The books that were two … [Read more...]

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