Don't get me wrong. I love Christmas. I eagerly await and cherish family time and cooking and sharing meals together. I even enjoy shopping for presents—as long as I don't have to step one foot inside a mall and can accomplish most (if not all) of my gift giving online. Either that or via baking something yummy. ; ) But the best thing about the holidays is spending time with family. … [Read more...]
Last Day: Massive Giveaway
Hello, all! Today is the last day to enter a massive giveaway that a bunch of us here on Inspired by Life and Fiction are a part of. Listen along as some of your favorite authors share special Christmas memories or holiday inspiration! Plus have a chance to win these 12 book=s and a $150 Amazon card! WIN A BOOK—you have 12 chances! (US addresses only) 1. Listen to author’s FB Live video on … [Read more...]
What’s On Your Bookshelf? Santa, we want more books!
Hello. Today's post is brought to you by Santa and his little elves. When in doubt about what to get people for Christmas, a gift certificate to a bookstore (brick and mortar or online) is always a good idea. With everything from how-to and cookbooks, history, religion, fiction of all kinds and those side trinkets that go with books, I can't imagine anyone turning down a good browse in the … [Read more...]
It’s Poinsettia time. Why do we love these plants so much?
Happy December. Before I get started talking about poinsettias, I wanted to announce the winners from my last blog post. We talked about the novella collection Christmas Roses and I asked if you like roses. The comments were so sweet and touching, I picked two winners to receive a copy of the book: Shirley Chapel and Kay Garrett. Please e-mail me through my website: www.lenoraworth.com so I can … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Jane Austen Fans | 2017
Need some gift suggestions for a Jane Austen lover in your life? I admit I’m not the most gifted gift-giver, but I do have a few ideas about what would make a Jane Austen fan (like me) happy. Of course you can find many items printed with Jane Austen quotes and images: T-shirts, note-cards, mugs, totes, and more. For gifts like these, browse the offerings from the Jane Austen Centre Gift Shop, … [Read more...]