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Do Something AMAZING for Your Marriage

Want to do something AMAZING for your marriage? Pray . . . together.

John and I started praying together about four years ago. We thought we were doing fine as a couple until my old boyfriend contacted me over the Internet. I really struggled with all the emotions over that past relationship, and I asked my husband to pray for me. He did. Aloud. Holding my hands. His face next to mine. It was

This Week on Living Inspired: Nicole O'Dell

This week we have the privilege of chatting with Nicole O'Dell! Nicole is a wife, mom, writer, and speaker who loves teenagers. Her passion is families and seeing parents and teens united!

For your chance to win 1 of 2 books from Nicole O'Dell, be sure to head over to the show's landing page and leave a comment with your e-mail address! Winners will be announced right here on Sunday!

{Nicole

My Writing Desk | Robin Lee Hatcher

This is my writing desk that is part of my office credenza. (Behind me is a desk where I can read or pay bills, etc.) In this picture you can see:



* My "bucket list" (7 things to do before I die) taped to the bookcase doors

* My Apple 27" LED display

* The corner of my MacBook Pro (which is plugged into the display)

* Sticky notes to myself about my books, Bible verses, writing

What the Titanic Taught Me About Parenting

April 15, 2012 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic Disaster. One of my newest novels, By the Light of the Silvery Moon, is set on the Titanic, and as I wrote it I couldn't help but think about my family being on that ship—my husband and kids especially. I tried to picture me and my daughters climbing into a lifeboat and seeing my husband and grown sons standing on the decks. It truly

Congratulations!

I had so much fun at the Beyond Hope's Valley Facebook Party and Live Chat tonight!! If you missed it, have no fear!! You can see the Facebook Party here and the Live Chat (not so much live now) here.

Now for the good stuff! The winner's list from the Facebook party! If you see your name here, be sure to e-mail your mailing address to my assistant Christen (ckrumm@litfusegroup.com). Thanks to

An Interview on Beyond Hope's Valley

I have a lot of questions from people asking me about my Amish novel Beyond Hope's Valley. Here are some of those questions...and the answers. If you have a question feel free to ask!

Beyond Hope's Valley is the third of a three-book series. Do you find it harder or easier to write a series?

For me writing a series is easier. When I start a novel the hardest part of the book is the first ten

Podcasts for Living Inspired: Gina Smith and Cara Putman

Winner from this week's show announced below!! 

{Gina Smith}



Download Gina's interview here





Connect with Gina: Her website


{Cara Putman}


Download Cara's interview here





Connect with Cara: Her website, Facebook, twitter, and interest.

Get your copy of A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Isaland: Paperback or Kindle


Congratulations to this week's winner! 

Marietta Taylor 

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Amish Community: Seymour, MO | Photos by Lori O'Dell

Hey! My name is Lori O’Dell. I’m 35 years old…a mother of a teenage daughter and a seven year old son, who are the loves of my life, along with my husband. I am a police officer by profession (a patrolman as well as a DARE Officer). My husband is a full-time firefighter, which means we have a very unusual household. :) I began photography a few years ago to escape some of the stress and heartache

Titanic Survivors – Eyewitnesses to History The Sassy Stewardess: Violet Jessop | Guest Post by Sharyn Kopf

I'm excited that so many are enjoying the characters in my novel, By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Want to know more about the REAL people on the Titanic? My friend Sharyn has been kind enough to write some profiles for us. They are amazing and interesting...enjoy!




A small woman with auburn hair and an Irish lilt, Violet Jessop spent most of her life working as an ocean liner stewardess. And

The Stranger You Married | Guest Post by Kimberly Rae

It was my first experience seeing an arranged marriage.  The Asian bride was beautiful: her hands and feet painted with intricate red designs and flowers around her neck.

She sat solemnly, face covered with heavy layers of white makeup.  Her groom sat nearby on the stage—thin, lanky, and obviously nervous.

Who wouldn’t be?  I could not stop the questions that came to mind.  What would it