Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Sidmouth: The Setting of my Upcoming Series

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To me, choosing the setting for a novel is like designing an effective stage for the “actors” (in my case, fictional characters) to perform or live out the drama to come. My new novel, The Sisters of Sea View (December 2022) is Book One in a new series called ON DEVONSHIRE SHORES. I liked the setting and characters so much, I decided to stay there for at least two more novels. While I … [Read more...]

•♫♪ Happy birthday to Tammy! ♫♪•

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[AND THE WINNER IS... Tina Rice. Tina, send an email to Deb at debraney@mac.com and I'll get your book on its way to you! Thank you for all the birthday wishes for our Tammy!] Today just happens to be a very special day for my dear, long-time friend and writing critique partner of more than twenty years, Inspired by Life...and Fiction's own Tamera Alexander. •♫♪ Happy, happy birthday, dear … [Read more...]

Art for Book Lovers

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Last month I shared some of my Colorado adventures with you. The ziplines my husband and I experienced offered a pulse-pounding thrill. However, I discovered another hidden gem that appealed to my imaginative side and made my bookish heart leap for joy. One of the first places we visited in Durango was the Bar D Chuckwagon. This ranch located outside Durango included a western village with … [Read more...]

The Bible Project & more

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I usually think most people have heard of resources I'm familiar with, but I was surprised to share The Bible Project with a friend recently, only to discover she'd never heard of it. What?? If you enjoy deep diving into the rich depths of God's Word AND you love videos, then you're going to go crazy for The Bible Project. Some of my favorite videos are ones that overview books of the … [Read more...]

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