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It’s a Smoothie Life

Posted on September 26, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

So I made this smoothie: Two little lemons–whole (peel, pith, seeds, you get it)–two palm sized broccoli florets, one whole zucchini, handful of baby carrots, kale and spinach…no, wait, here comes the sweet part: frozen mango, two bananas, and some … Continue reading →

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Life’s Projects by Tara Randel

Posted on September 25, 2014 by tararandel

Last time I posted, we were beginning a remodel of our house. I’m pleased to say, the work is almost finished. My husband is putting down the floor and then everything will be complete. Or will it? After the floor, … Continue reading →

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How Writing is Like Moving by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 24, 2014 by juliearduini

This past year has been full of adventures both in and outside my writing life. I had the opportunity to sign contracts and move forward in the publication process. Most of my time has been spent with our journey to … Continue reading →

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THAT’S MEDICAL DIALOGUE? by Hannah Alexander

Posted on September 23, 2014 by alexanderhodde

  I’m taking a detour from my Dear Hannah posts to share some light dialogue that often takes place in our house when I’m working on a medical scene. As you know, Mel and I work together on our Hannah … Continue reading →

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Reading…Reward or Punishment?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by alandkathi66

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love books. When I was a child, I used to smuggle a flashlight into my room at night so I could hide under the covers and read after my mom had turned … Continue reading →

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Dry Times

Posted on September 19, 2014 by lynettesowell

The Bible tells us there’s a time and a season for everything under heaven, and I think that means dry times, too. Three years ago Texas was plunged into a severe drought and during the summer the area where I … Continue reading →

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Novella collections? by Camy Tang

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I’m currently doing research for a Regency romance novella that I’m writing for the 3rd Inspy Kisses collection, Mistletoe Kisses, which will release in December. I wrote a full length Regency romance, Prelude for a Lord, under my pen name, … Continue reading →

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On My Reading Book Shelf by Maureen Lang

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Maureen Lang

You can always tell a reader from a non-reader. Just say something like “I’m reading this really great book right now . . .” and watch their eyes sparkle with interest and hope to learn about a book they might … Continue reading →

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What We Read by Vicki Hinze

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Vicki Hinze

My granddaughters love to read. They come from a long line of readers, so them reading is doing what comes naturally to them. But their love of books, and specific stories—that is their own. Like their mother, gran, and great-gran, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Apple Core by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 10, 2014 by juliearduini

While I’m in the middle of unpacking boxes and getting things set up in our new home, our youngest asked if she could have an apple. She’s on a Granny Smith kick these days and likes me to cut it … Continue reading →

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Dear Hannah by Hannah Alexander

Posted on September 9, 2014 by alexanderhodde

Join us this week and suspend disbelief as we work on a letter from a character in a book I’m writing now. If anyone has a good answer or better insight–or any insight for me at all–join in! Dear Hannah, … Continue reading →

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To Read or Not To Read by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on September 5, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

The other night between 12:30 and 4:00 when sleep eluded me, I began a quest to winnow the titles on my Kindle. As Camy Tang said in a previous post, collecting a long list of books to read is easier … Continue reading →

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How long do you hang in with a book? by Camy Tang

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I’m afraid I kind of offended a friend of mine because I didn’t finish a book I started. She was appalled. “How can you not finish a book?” Me: “I don’t have time for books that bore me.” She reacted … Continue reading →

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God’s View by Maureen Lang

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Maureen Lang

This summer I was blessed to visit one of the most beautiful places in the world: Victoria, British Columbia. The trip was amazing—and for so many reasons. To start with, my expenses were paid by a wonderful organizations called Caregifted. … Continue reading →

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The Times They Are a-Changin’! by Kathi Macias

Posted on September 1, 2014 by alandkathi66

I remember hearing my grandparents and, later, my parents complaining about how quickly the world was changing and how more and more they felt “left behind.” I was clueless and couldn’t relate–until the years began to change my perspective. When … Continue reading →

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