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A Must See Film for History Nerds

March 6, 2019 By D'Ann Mateer

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You know I am an all-out history nerd. So when I heard about the movie They Shall Not Grow Old, I knew I had to see it. Not only is it a documentary about World War I, the time period during which my full-length novels are set, but it was put together solely with actual footage from WWI and narration by WWI vets recorded up to sixty years ago! How cool is that? Add in a stellar director—Peter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Movies & TV

Hero Inspiration

January 23, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, I’m super excited to share my inspiration for characters with you today and to introduce you to Callen Frost. Callen is the hero of my first stand-alone novella, Deadly Isle. It was part of the Cost of Betrayal collection, but I’m thrilled to say it’s available for pre-order now and releases as an individual e-novella with a gorgeous cover on February 5th. Hope you’ll grab a copy. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV, Writing

Current Favorites

October 16, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

What are some things you're currently loving? Main dishes that make you smile? Desserts that tickle your fancy? What books are you currently loving? Here are some of my current favorites! Current Favorite Gadget Milk Frother I love this little gadget. Love it!! This may sound strange, but it's turned my morning coffee into something I really look forward to. I pour some heavy cream (one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Movies & TV, Reading

Our Summer Movie Adventure

July 4, 2018 By D'Ann Mateer

I know, it’s the 4th of July. But instead of a usual 4th of July post, I’m going to tell you something fun that happened last week. Something epic in our life as a couple. Last week we watched three movies together. Three movies in a theater. Three movies in four days! And while those numbers might not be staggering in your world, they are in mine. It’s the first time in our history as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Movies & TV

How Did You Come Up With the Idea for Your Book?

March 14, 2018 By Robin Lee Hatcher

The title of this blog post is a question authors get a lot during interviews. I can’t speak for others, but more often than not, it’s an impossible question for me to answer with absolute certainty—or even at all. On a very rare occasion, a book has sprung from some deeply personal experience (A Promise Kept, Beyond the Shadows, The Forgiving Hour), but mostly my stories are simply products of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV, Writing

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