Inspired by Life ... and Fiction

Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

From Small Beginnings

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I had the privilege last week of speaking to a wonderful group of women who volunteer for the International Bible League, an organization I love to support. I told them my story—how I sat down and started writing my first novel 31 years ago, even though I had no formal training, no clue how to get published, and three small children at home. I wanted my audience to know that they shouldn’t be … [Read more...]

SOKY Bookfest Fun & a Giveaway

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So this weekend I had the pleasure of being in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for SOKY, a book festival. It was a great weekend on so many levels. My oldest traveled with me since she needed to be in Bloomington, Indiana, the day after the book festival. What did she want to do on the car ride? Listen to Beyond Justice on audio book. Go to the bottom to enter a giveaway for your copy of this audio … [Read more...]

Unexpected Discoveries and a Huge Romance Giveaway

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April has been a busy month for me as far as travel goes. In fact, today I'll be in airports and cars most of the day traveling to a writers' retreat, so please forgive me if I am delayed responding to comments. I thought I'd share some of my experiences from the quaint town of Mason, TX. I was invited to come speak at a library event back on April 8, and I had a lovely time. Got to see some … [Read more...]

What’s it like to write collaboratively?

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Tricia Goyer and I are co-authors in a new Guidepost cozy mystery series. We're both head down writing our first book in the series, and it's a fun time of exploration. When you write on a Guidepost series, it's a little different from writing a book for yourself. I thought today I'd take you behind the scenes and show you how these books come to life. [Tweet "Curious about writing … [Read more...]

New Release and a Cover Reveal

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I'm delighted to tell you that my new book, You'll Think of Me, is now available. Early reviews have been such an encouragement. Here are just a few: Publishers Weekly: "These characters, and the reader, are in for a heartwarming journey of redemption, forgiveness, and embracing the future.” RT Book Reviews: “This story, infused with the wonder of God’s love, will have inspirational romance … [Read more...]

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