Blessings to you this new year! Chances are, the start of a new calendar hasn’t changed the circumstances we were living in 2020. Although I believe better times are coming, I know I’ve struggled battling frustration and fear with all that’s happening around us. One of the experiences are family had been going through the […]
Opposites Attract?
Merry CHRISTmas to all the IR readers! I’ve had a couple chats regarding the season and many of you, myself included, are dragging. It’s been a tough year and digging deep to celebrate has been a chore. For me, being intentional about the birth of Christ and spending time reading and in prayer hasn’t been […]
Writer Girl
Have you noticed that the Inspy Romance bloggers are also IR readers? That’s how I started my journey with this blog, as an avid reader. Now that I’m part of the rotation, I look forward to the daily posts in my inbox just as much as I did when I was a reader. I learn […]
Is It Possible to Love Without Trust? +#Giveaway
Is It Possible to Love Without Trust? Julie’s Note: Laura Hodges Poole and I are in the same critique group and I am a huge fan of her work. I’m so glad she took me up on my invitation to visit Inspy Romance because little did I know I’d have a personal situation to deal […]
Curveballs
When it comes to romance, it sure comes with twists and turns. When I read, that’s what I’m looking for. The unexpected. I call them curveballs. When it comes to life in general, we sure endure our share. I mean, look at 2020. That’s been a huge curveball, right? I digress. I thought I’d share […]
Book Themes and Therapy
Welcome to the Inspy Romance Back to School Book Bash season! I hope you’re as excited as we are. If you missed the post, you can visit it HERE. One of the highlights for me this year are listening to podcasts. This is a bit overwhelming to me, so right now I’ve tried ministries/pastors I […]
Guest Blogger: LoRee Peery + #giveaway
Happy July from Julie Arduini! I hope despite the unpredictable nature of 2020, your summer has been a blessing so far. Today I’m excited to introduce you to a romance author I really enjoy—LoRee Peery. We’re in a critique group together and I love how she challenges me to grow in my work. I recently […]
That Special Song
Happy Summer! So far 2020 has been a bit tumultuous, so I’m not sure what the summer will bring. For our family, there’s a bit of travel involved. My husband has offered to take each of the kids on a bucket list trip as he is able to do so. His oldest daughter was born […]
Pandemic Romance Plots
As I type this, things are slowly opening up in Ohio. I went to the post office yesterday to mail a book and discovered a new normal. Everyone in line practiced social distancing. Everyone in the customer line wore masks. A sheet of plexiglass hung from the ceiling, creating a barrier between the customer and […]
Land of the Living Skies with Kathleen Friesen + #Giveaway
From Julie: As I type this we’re still staying at home, and there is growing conversation about businesses opening up. I’m preparing this post a little early as I have a non-IR release happening this month. I’m excited, because one of my critique partners and dear friend, Kathleen Friesen, agreed to share today. She is […]
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