Faith, Hope, & Love
This time last week, I was packing my bags, wearing my books & tea shirt with my comfy pants, and heading to the airport to fly to Phoenix, AZ to…
Friendship
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The Story Behind the Story: Connecting with Lynne Tolley…and Jack Daniel’s Favorite Novel
I had one of those moments recently that I’ll remember for a long time. I was in Lynchburg, Tennessee, speaking at the Moore County Historical Society—a town that, if you’ve…
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Summer Author Chat
Welcome friends to the newly redesigned Inspired by Life and Fiction group blog—refreshed with a beautiful new look, updated features, and a space created with you in mind. It’s good…
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Lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s in Lynchburg
Joe and I recently had the pleasure of making a quick trip down to Lynchburg—just an hour or so away through the gorgeous Middle Tennessee countryside—where we enjoyed lunch with…
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Our 2nd Annual Burns Supper
It was already going to be a little less traditional Burns Night this year, given that we were doing it a day early—January 24—so that it would be a Saturday…
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Spinsters, An Excerpt, and a Giveaway
In less than two weeks, Taming Lady Temperance will release and introduce you to the Secret Society of Spinsters. I’ve always been drawn to the spinster trope and the idea…
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Hello, February!
I love February for so many reasons. 1. It’s my birthday month! Yay! Not only does it mean celebrating with friends and family, it also means several birthday perks from…
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A Wiggy Christmas
Our Community Group from church decided to forgo the traditional White Elephant gift exchange this year and make way for . . . wigs! Yep, we had a wig exchange….
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Colorado Take 2 & those gorgeous aspen
Joe and I made a quick trip to Colorado recently to visit old stomping grounds (we lived there for 17 years). You might ask, didn’t you and your daughter just…
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9:10 to Yuma
I made it home after a wonderful conference in Phoenix where I got to spend time with some of my favorite people — writers! Including our own Robin Lee Hatcher….
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You’re Invited
I’ve participated in several large-scale reader retreats over the last few years, but I’ve been cultivating the idea of putting together something more intimate. A relaxing weekend with just me…
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Guest Post: Teresa Wells
I’m so excited to introduce y’all to my friend Teresa! She lives about ten minutes from me and we meet up on occasion. But the reason I’m excited is because…