When you read this post, my husband and I will be traveling, and I probably won’t be able to respond to comments until we stop somewhere for the night. The picture above was taken while we were visiting Spokane, Washington, for a family reunion. Two of my brothers still live in Spokane, the other in […]
About Merrillee Whren
Take Your Dog to Work Day
What do you think about the logistics of taking your dog to work? Personally I think it could be a very chaotic situation. I also wonder whether people could actually convince their bosses that this is a good idea, but if you’re the boss then you could probably decide to take your dog to work. […]
A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, Or Is It?
How many words would it take to describe the picture above? Could you do a good job with the description? Could you actually describe the beauty in that picture to someone who couldn’t see? I would say there are times when a picture is worth a thousand words. On the other hand, there are times […]
Where Do I Live?
When authors write a story, they have to build the world in which the characters live. For most of my stories, I create a fictional, small town near a real, large city. Besides making a town where my characters live, I have to decide where they call home. Will it be an apartment, a bungalow, […]
World Back Up Day and Giveaway
Today is World Backup Day. Remember to backup all of your devices on a regular basis. You don’t want to lose that precious data. What is one of the worst things that happens to a writer? I would say the loss of all your data. Books, files, covers, research, hours and hours of work. Gone! […]
On A Beach Somewhere
When you read this, I will have just returned from a beach vacation. Even as I write this I’m anticipating digging my toes into the sand while I let the waves rush over my feet. I can see myself reading a book, if my granddaughters will let me, but I might be building a sandcastle […]
Character Interview and Giveaway
Today Zach Dawson is here for an interview. He is a celebrated pro football quarterback whose record-setting career was cut short by a horrendous injury. Our reporter is looking to find out what is happening in his life today. Reporter: Hi Zach, welcome to the Inspy Romance blog. Zach: Thanks for having me. It’s been […]
Make Cut-Out Snowflakes Day
I live in a part of the United States where we seldom get snow. So on our visit to the northeast part of the US, I was hoping to see some snow. So far all we’ve had is some cold rain and a little sleet. If I have to endure the cold, I say, “Let […]
Anticipation!
What is this little girl anticipating as she looks out of a rain-splashed window? The picture could inspire a story. I believe this time of year is filled with anticipation. As I write this post, I’m anticipating the arrival of my daughter and two granddaughters for Thanksgiving. When you read this, they will be here. […]
Best Laid Plans
Over the years as I’ve done this blog, I’ve shared photos from my numerous trips. I even shared photos from places that I didn’t get to go because of Covid. Last year we had to cancel trips to Italy and South Africa. I am blessed to have gone to all fifty of the states in […]
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