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Turning Research into a Story

In: History, Uncategorized, Writing on: July 20, 2023

My second book in Guidepost’s Secrets from Grandma’s Attic series came out this month. I had so much fun researching and writing this story. For the historical mystery in this book, I latched on to a fact from a previous …

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History + Biography + Literature + Christian Living

In: Faith, History, Reading on: May 10, 2023

I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book that combines so many of the disciplines I love into one work. If you are like me and enjoy any or all of the above—or simply love the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, then you need …

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What I Discovered in this Writing Season

In: Writing on: May 4, 2023

By the time you read this, I’ll be close to submitting the final edits of my final book in the Guideposts series Secrets from Grandma’s Attic. As I’m wrapping up this chapter (ha!) of my writing career, I’ve been looking back …

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Details from the Past

In: History on: April 20, 2023

I know this makes me sound like an old lady, but lately I’ve been realizing how many things have fundamentally changed over my 50-odd years on this earth. Although I truly think my interest is not nostalgia but …

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Savannah

In: History on: April 14, 2023

When we first visited Savannah to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, back in 2012, we had no idea that life would bring us back to the city on a regular basis through Jeff’s work. Which has been awesome. I love visiting …

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Where Do Your Ideas Come From?

In: Family, History, Writing on: October 6, 2022

This is a common question for writers. I often have this question myself when reading a historical novel, especially ones by author Elizabeth Camden, who tends to find the most unique historical backdrops for her stories! But …

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Immersed in Research

In: Writing on: August 11, 2022

For the first time in many years I am excited about researching for a novel of my own design. It combines several of my loves of place and time period. It’s more a family relationship story (at least in my mind at this …

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March Reads

In: Reading on: March 31, 2022

I feel like I’m little bit back to normal in my reading life, although I am currently making my way through 3 non-fiction books in between the fiction, so there’s that. But I’ve read some fun and interesting stuff this month, …

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A Quick Trip to Charleston

In: History on: February 17, 2022

Months ago we made plans for me to accompany Jeff on a business trip to South Carolina—and to stay a couple of extra days in Charleston. We've been there a couple of times before, always on business. And, I confess, since …

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Revisiting Savannah

In: Reading on: May 5, 2021

We recently revisited Savannah. It had been nine years since our first trip there. I always enjoy a second visit to a city. Come see why over on Inspired by Life ... and Fiction!  …

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