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The Beginning

May 6, 2026 By D'Ann Mateer 4 Comments

Beginnings are my nemesis.  The beginning of the day. Of a new season of life.  The first attempt at a new skill.  The first meeting with a new person.  The first chapter of a novel.  I don’t mean novels I read.  I mean the ones I write.  Beginnings upend me every single time.  When I say this, I don’t mean that I have to revise my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: novel beginnings, opening scene

Easter pic & a $0.99 deal TODAY

April 7, 2026 By Tamera Alexander

Hey friends, I hope you all had wonderful times with family and friends this past weekend—hiding and hunting eggs and eating yummy food. But most of all, I pray you were able to gather with a local body of Christ and celebrate all that Jesus has done for us. ❤️ The grands are growing WAY too quickly for me, but I'm treasuring every minute. How I love these people! For those of you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Reading

That Time I Friend-Zoned My Hero

April 2, 2026 By Karen Witemeyer

Karen here. I'm delighted to welcome back my friend Megan Schaulis to the blog. She writes award-winning Christian dystopian fiction inspired by biblical stories. Take it away, Megan! I’m so thrilled that my third book is hitting shelves in less than a week! Rebuilder is a beachy romantic adventure with a bit of nanotechnology and a whole lot of heartfelt faith. But can I confess … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Behind the Book, Megan Schaulis

Spring Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt happening now

March 20, 2026 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Have you ever participated in the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt? If not, you're missing out. For this year's Spring Hunt, there are 30 authors and over $1800 worth of books and other prizes. All you do is visit the scavenger hunt posts on each site, reading the special articles prepared for you and gathering the clues. Be sure to enter the bonus giveaways at the bottom of many of the author … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading

A community of readers and writers + Giveaway

February 26, 2026 By Cara Putman

Tuesday night over 185 of us in the Christian Fiction Reading Challenge came together on Zoom for our second month's conversation focused around books. Much like this community of writers on Inspired by Fiction and Life who love to create a space to celebrate readers and books, it's been a delight to watch what is happening as we all come together around topics we love: good books and our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, giveaway, reading

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