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As You Wish

October 14, 2015 By Robin Lee Hatcher

I’m an entertainment-aholic. There. I said it. That’s what I am. I’ve got so many favorite books (in print and in audio formats) and favorite movies and television shows that, no matter how much time I was given to recall titles, I would be hard pressed to ever reach the end of a list of favorites. I can always add just one more. One of those favorite movies is The Princess Bride. Come on. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV, Reading

An Inspired by Life and Fiction Giveaway: Win Ten Novels!

September 29, 2015 By Robin Lee Hatcher

The authors of Inspired by Life and Fiction are giving away ten of their novels to one lucky reader. All you have to do is subscribe to get blog posts via email. It's easy to do. Scroll down to the subscription box you'll find at the bottom of this blog post (below the author bio and above the comment section). After entering and submitting your email address, you will receive a confirmation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: giveaway

A Little Music With Your Reading …

September 3, 2015 By Karen Witemeyer

All my life, I have adored music. I played the flute from 5th grade through my freshman year in college. Then I met my husband, and he convinced me to switch to choir. I sang in the top choral group for 3 years and a smaller group for 4, continuing during graduate school. My husband and I both sang with a community chorus for a couple years as well. Of course, we sing in church, and all three of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: A Worthy Pursuit, Behind the Book, Excerpt, Piano Music

I love books, let me count the ways…

August 27, 2015 By Cara Putman

I love books! As part of our move, I gave away boxes of books as we packed. Then as we unpacked, I've given away more boxes. It pains me because these books are like friends. I know the authors, I love the characters, and I have to believe I'm sending them on to better friends. The latest boxes have gone to a church library that had grown a wee bit dated because of a lack of new books. That has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading

Help Me Plot My Next Novella

August 20, 2015 By Karen Witemeyer

Last week I turned in my latest manuscript. Whew! Meeting a deadline is always stressful but feels so good after it's accomplished. This one was no different. Unfortunately, I can't take much time off to celebrate because I need to get started on a follow-up novella. You see, this book is the beginning of a new series that will encompass two novels alternating with two novellas. And since I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Brainstorming, Ladies of Harper's Station, plotting

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