I often try to make my daily tasks follow a formula. It seems organized to do task #1 at 6:00am, task #2 at 6:30am, task #3 at 7:00am, etc., etc. And sometimes this does work out. It’s a plan and sometimes I can follow it. But other times, I get thrown off schedule. Life happens…
A Cup of Water
August New Book Releases
August 2020 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: The Price of Dreams by Toni Shiloh — Ballet has always been my life, but one terrible moment may have destroyed everything I’ve worked so hard for—especially my title of Octavia Ricci, principal ballerina….
Understanding Who God Created Us to Be by Naomi Musch ~ Truth in Fiction Blog
I wonder if there’s a woman among us who hasn’t longed to be considered beautiful and even charming? Though we’re warned that striving for such attributes can lead to deceitfulness and vanity, there are times we nevertheless focus on outward loveliness and grace. Both our outward and inward beauty is designed to display God to…
In High Cotton by Ane Mulligan ~ Truth in Fiction Blog
My “brand” is Southern-fried fiction. In all my books, no matter what era they’re set in, you’ll find an ensemble cast of strong Southern women, facing life’s issues together. I grew up wanting sisters. I only had a brother; both of us were adopted. While we had an idyllic childhood, I longed for sisters. I…
The Inspiration Behind Candles in the Rain by Becky Melby ~ Truth in Fiction Blog
I’ve often been asked if I model my main characters after myself. My heroines are all flawed women facing internal and external struggles that can seem insurmountable. In that respect, their stories resonate with me. But I love giving them strengths I don’t possess and victories I haven’t experienced. I’m an introvert with big dreams…
Jane Doe by Lillian Duncan ~ Truth in Fiction Blog
JANE DOE is my latest novel and it’s a doozy! What’s the genre you ask? It’s suspense with lots of drama and action…but it also a political thriller…but it also has a lot of mystery components…but there’s the romance element as well… and let’s not forget the spiritual message! No matter what genre you classify…
Supernatural Protection by Jenny Fulton ~ Truth in Fiction Blog
My dad is half-Navajo and spent several years of his life on the Navajo reservation. Due to this heritage, I grew up hearing stories of the supernatural workings there. My favorite stories were the ones where God’s power protected His people against the curses sent against them by a medicine man. In order to curse…
Brainstorming an “Uncommon” Title by Laurie Lucking ~ Truth in Fiction Blog
The original title for my debut novel was With You It Would Remain. I thought of the story as a mix of “Cinderella” (because it has a fairy tale feel and involves a romance between a maid and a prince), Jane Austen’s Emma (because my primary couple starts out as close friends and my fantasy…
Practically Married by Karin Beery ~ Truth in Fiction Blog
Set in the fictional town of Boyne Heights, Practically Married includes some interesting conflicts, including no cell phone reception and a lake effect blizzard. As a lifelong resident of Michigan—and having spent the past 20 years in the northern section—I don’t have to research or make up situations to put in my books. I just…
Truth is Stranger than Fiction–The Wedding Version by Sarah Hamaker
Writers are often asked where we come up with our plots—the answer is often found in the news. The plot for Dangerous Christmas Memories originated in an article I read about a celebrity couple who didn’t realize their Vegas wedding had, in fact, been years. As in 20 years! That’s a long time to not…