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Colorado Take 2 & those gorgeous aspen

October 7, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

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 visit Colorado? Why, yes, we did (see that post here). But Joe didn't get to go. So...Colorado Take 2. Only this time, the aspens were putting on a show! We met friends Mark and Michelle Young in Breckenridge, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Friendship Tagged With: Colorado Cowboys, fall, Tamera Alexander

9:10 to Yuma

October 2, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer

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. The Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers Conference was my favorite conference of the year, for sure. But I think my book characters plotted some revenge on me for all the obstacles I throw in their paths, because getting to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Writing Tagged With: FHLCW Conference, Travel Adventures

You’re Invited

September 4, 2025 By Karen Witemeyer

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 and up to 30 of my readers. In an effort to plan ahead, I'm making reservations now for a spring retreat in April 2027. I know that's quite a ways into the future, but the retreat center I found is already … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading Tagged With: Karen Witemeyer, Reader Retreat

Guest Post: Teresa Wells

July 16, 2025 By D'Ann Mateer

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 her debut novel released yesterday! Yay! Please give her a warm Inspired by Life...and Fiction welcome! Have you heard of the controversial crazy quilt?  As a historical romance writer, I’m accustomed to stumbling upon surprising … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Friendship, History Tagged With: crazy quilts, debut novel, Teresa Wells

A 20th High School Reunion (but…not mine 👀)

July 1, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Happy July 1st! 183 days are left in 2025. You're welcome. When our daughter Kelsey asked if I wanted to travel with her to Colorado for her 20th high school reunion—make it a mother/daughter trip—I purchased my ticket in record time! And we had such a fun and memorable trip. Of course, a highlight was seeing some of her former classmates again after 20 years... They were a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Friendship, Nature, Reading Tagged With: Carnton Novels, Collections, Colors of Truth, Tamera Alexander

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