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Late Roses by James R. Coggins

Posted on November 12, 2025 by jrcoggins

We have a rose bush that produced numerous beautiful roses this summer. I cut the dead flowers off as is recommended, and new roses bloomed on the end of the cut-off stems. As we moved into autumn, I cut off … Continue reading →

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Writing Update by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 28, 2023 by juliearduini

I thought it might be a good idea to update you on my writing life since there might be new readers (hello!) and it’s honestly been awhile since I’ve been specific here. My genre is Christian romance with small town … Continue reading →

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Surrendering Hearts by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 28, 2020 by juliearduini

Three years ago my sister and I were talking about siblings and their stories. She had a book suggestion about uniting siblings who shared the same donor father. Interesting concept, but one I didn’t feel ready to tackle. However the … Continue reading →

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As Many as it Takes by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 27, 2020 by juliearduini

As I’ve shared before, during this time at home I’ve been using a Bible in a year reading plan with a new Bible. I’ve nearly worn out a new set of highlighters and have been floored by revelations that were … Continue reading →

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From Grave Clothes to Grace Clothes

Posted on April 29, 2020 by juliearduini

Take Off Your Grave Clothes Last time I shared the resurrection story of Lazarus and how it took Jesus four days to reach His friend. Yet because of that “delay,” so much more took place than a healing. Everyone witnessed … Continue reading →

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Creative Procrastination by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on March 13, 2020 by yvon63

The Ladies’ Winter Bible Study, held in January and February on Tuesday mornings was nearing. “I don’t have time to go,” was my response to some friends. “I am so busy with writing and all that it entails. After all, … Continue reading →

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The Power of Fiction by Kristin Billerbeck

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Kristin

Yesterday, on a writers’ loop, we discussed the first “real” novel that we ever connected with while in our youth. Something beyond Dr. Suess. It’s a great question and one that can tell you so much about a person. What … Continue reading →

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Why I Write by Tara Randel

Posted on March 4, 2019 by tararandel

One of the first things people ask me when I tell them I’m an author is, “What do you write?” And since I love my job, I’m happy to tell them. But before I continue, I need to go back … Continue reading →

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Thankful to Blog by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 7, 2018 by juliearduini

I can’t believe it’s November. I also can’t believe this is most likely the ELEVENTH year I’ve presented some form of a thankful series on my blog during this month. This year I’m taking it back to the beginning where … Continue reading →

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Fiction is a Different Kind of Truth

Posted on February 25, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney “All good books have one thing in common — they are truer than if they had really happened.” —Ernest Hemingway I’m a fan of Lawrence Block and Stephen King, but there’s something these two fine writers have … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Refresher by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 1, 2017 by juliearduini

November 1. It ushers in the Thanksgiving season. It’s possibly a day that starts out with a sugar hangover from October 31. For writers of all skill levels, it’s the start of NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month is a challenge … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Wings

Posted on September 23, 2017 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney In September 1962, my third-grade class filed into the school library in search of adventure. I found mine right away—a book displayed on the “new arrivals” shelf. It had a blue cover with three children silhouetted against … Continue reading →

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14 Days to Finding Freedom Through Surrender by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 22, 2017 by juliearduini

If you’ve read my posts for any length of time, you know my heart is to follow God’s call. It’s never a straight line, and often I’m up too late, scratching my head, asking Him, “Are you sure you want … Continue reading →

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The Catapult by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 30, 2016 by juliearduini

My goodness, where did this year go? In some ways it has felt so long, and yet, I know I missed posting here because it has been so busy. I pray life is treating you well. A couple weeks ago … Continue reading →

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Song and Story by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on July 26, 2016 by kristenheitzmann

A while back, I threw out to my Facebook friends that I needed a certain type of song for a scene in my story. The response was amazing. (Huge bonus: checking out all the artists I haven’t heard and remembering goodies … Continue reading →