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A Luncheon at Belmont Mansion

August 16, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

Yesterday, I had the pure pleasure of meeting a bookclub at Belmont Mansion (the setting of my Belmont Mansion novels) for a delicious luncheon, wonderful sharing time, and then a tour of the mansion. I never tire of being in Adelicia Acklen's beautiful home. Pay no attention to that woman in the background flashing us. Those Victorians and their naked statues… Sheesh!   A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, History, Reading

Why I truly with-all-my-heart adore audiobooks (plus a giveaway!)

August 5, 2016 By Jody Hedlund

If you haven’t guessed by now, I LOVE audiobooks. I’ve talked about them before, and I just can’t help talking about them again today (and giving some away!). Audiobooks have been a lifesaver for me. And in recent years, Audible in particular has been my go-to. Why are audiobooks a lifesaver? I love reading and I love books. But because of the busy nature of my life, I rarely have time to sit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Audiobooks, Jody Hedlund, reading, Rebellious Heart

No Other Will Do – Giveaway

July 7, 2016 By Karen Witemeyer

One month ago today, my newest book released, but because of my trip to Germany and my excitement over sharing some of that experience with you, I haven't had a chance to do my usual new release giveaway here on Inspired by Life and Fiction. Time to rectify that oversight. In No Other Will Do, my heroine Emma Chandler is a strong-minded female raised by spinster aunts to believe that women can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Excerpt, giveaway, No Other Will Do

Welcome Guest – Leanne Smith

June 29, 2016 By Karen Witemeyer

  Don't you love when God creates a "chance" encounter that leads to something so much bigger? That's how I met Leanne. I came in late to a general session at a writing conference a couple years ago and saw a lovely lady sitting by herself at a table in the back of the room. Not wanting to cause any disruption, I slipped into the chair next to her. We got to talking afterward and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Leanne Smith, Leaving Independence

New covers and old pies

June 21, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

A cover—and pie recipe—reveal! I'm thrilled to share my next cover with you guys. A Note Yet Unsung, the third Belmont Mansion novel, releases in January 2017. So what do you think? Coming January 2017 Belle Meade novel #3 About A Note Yet Unsung: A master violinist trained in Vienna, Rebekah Carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the Maestro at the newly-formed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Recipes, Writing

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