Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Guest blogger–Erica Vetsch

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Hey, y'all! D'Ann here. I'm 2 weeks from my book deadline and a week from Christmas/Thanksgiving with all my kids, so meet the lovely Erica Vetsch! (Her books are great, by the way.) “You have to follow your own voice. You have to be yourself when you write. In effect, you have to announce, ‘This is me, this is what I stand for, this is what you get when you read me. I’m doing the best I … [Read more...]

What Do You Love About Series?

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Not long ago, in my Facebook group, The Posse, a reader asked me this question: "When do you begin planning a new series? What is that process like?" Unlike some authors who have a constant fount of ideas bubbling through their creative centers, I tend to have tunnel vision. I focus on one idea at a time. So I always feel a bit anxious when a current series is coming to a close and I'm faced … [Read more...]

Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference (Nov. 5-6)

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Calling all fellow writers! If you're a writer eager to grow in your craft, please consider joining me for the Virginia Royal Writers Virtual Conference this weekend, November 5 - 6. Writing conferences are a fabulous way to grow as a writer, but they're often so expensive to attend. The registration fee for ACFW Royal Writers Conference is far more affordable at $35 and...no travel costs. … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal

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The cover for the third book in the Hanger's Horsemen series is here! Luke Davenport's story is one step closer to publication! I've been polishing up the revisions this past month, and I can't wait to share Preach's story with you. While we wait for the book itself, I'm excited to reveal the cover art. The Bethany House team did another stellar job. This cover is very reminiscent of the first … [Read more...]

Happy Anniversary, Inspired by Life and Fiction

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Ten years ago tomorrow (October 17, 2011), Tamera Alexander and I launched a new group author blog with eight other writers. We called it Writes of Passage and it was hosted on Blogger. Over two years later, it became obvious the blog would be better served if it had its own website. I no longer remember if the website name (writesofpassage) was already in use or if we simply wanted a new name … [Read more...]

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