Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

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How Do You Come Up With Characters Names?

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This is one of the most common questions I get when interacting with readers. And to be honest, it's a fun question to answer, because naming characters is one of my favorite things about being an author. I only got to name three people in real life (my children), but I've been able to name DOZENS of fictional people! Names are important to a story. They help define a character in the reader's … [Read more...]

Clearing up the Confusion About Launch Teams, Influencers, & Book Reviewers

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Launch Teams, Influencers, Book Reviewers. If you’ve been around online book communities long enough, chances are you’ve heard those words tossed around by other readers or authors. The terms can often cause a lot of confusion. Since I’m in the process of forming my Influencer list for my upcoming release, Searching For You, I thought this might be a good time to clear up some of the … [Read more...]

The Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt & Facebook Live Woes

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Today I wanted to let you know about the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt. These are so much fun, and a great way to meet new to you authors. I love the way that Christian authors come together to support each other like at Inspired by Life & Fiction. The scavenger hunt is another way we spread the word about each other. This time we’re giving away one of each of our books, a Kindle, and I’m … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal, a Giant Giveaway, and Witemeyer Bargains

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Seeing a new cover for the first time is one of the biggest thrills an author can have. Or one of the biggest disappointments. Thankfully, I have never had a truly awful cover. There have been one or two I wasn't particularly ready to do handstands over, but for the most part, I've loved the covers Bethany House has created for my books. And the latest is one of my favorites. My heroine is a … [Read more...]

Current Favorites

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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...]

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