by Amy R. Anguish | Jul 20, 2026 | Writing
Nine years ago, my life changed in a great way. We moved from Northeast Texas to Middle Tennessee. The first Sunday here, my daughter (not quite three) walked into a Sunday School class and made her new best friend. Therefore, the mom of said friend and I needed to do...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jul 16, 2026 | Writing
Does this picture remind you of anything? If you’re like me, it takes you back to being a kid and participating in the Pizza Hut BookIt! program. Of course, when I was a child, we logged our reading at school, gained a certificate, and then went to the...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jul 13, 2026 | Writing
Do you love reading books set in the area where you live? My friend and guest author today, Betty Woods, has a series set just down the road from me in Murfreesboro, TN. One of these days, she and I are going to meet up when she’s over this way so I can go...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jul 6, 2026 | Writing
Do you find yourself enjoying a certain time period in fiction more than others. Guest author Sherry Shindelar loves the time of the Civil War, though she might prefer to go back even further in history if she could. Read on to find out why. What is it about the Civil...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 29, 2026 | Writing
For those of us who love being artsy and craftsy, we love stories that echo those passions too. Hope Toler Dougherty has long been a must-read for me, but her new book hit all the right spots. I was blessed to be a part of her launch team and get a sneak peek at her...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
An engagement ring is special when first given, obviously. After all, it’s a sign of love and a promise of a future together. Often, even an indication that the man has paid enough attention the likes and dislikes of the woman to be able to pick out something...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 22, 2026 | Writing
Can you imagine how a locket could play a role in the work of a spy? Well, guest author Shanna Hatfield is here today, letting us in on how she incorporated into her newest story. It’s pretty intriguing. Take a look! When we think about spies during the American...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 18, 2026 | Blog
I was offered a photo session as a gift, and readily agreed to take advantage of it. I love being able to capture the seasons of our life on film. The best part? It worked out that we could do it while my father-in-law and brother-in-law were in town a few weekends...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 15, 2026 | Writing
With two kids who are avid readers, our house is always trying to find new books to read. Needless to say, I’m thrilled there are authors out there like Susan Lawrence, putting out fun stories my children enjoy that also teach lessons they can apply to their...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 11, 2026 | Blog
Twenty-two years ago (today), two very young people were married. It was us. We were those people. Back then, we had no idea what would happen over the next two decades. That we would live in eight different places in four different cities. That we would hold so many...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 8, 2026 | Writing
Can you imagine developing a relationship via mail? How about during a war? Well, our Guest Author, Linda Shenton Matchett, is talking about the inspiration behind her newest WWII Romance. See what you think. Most of my World War II fiction is inspired by real events...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog
Last weekend, our family gathered with as many other relatives as could make it, and we all celebrated the life of my husband’s grandmother. It was our last grandparent to pass on, so extra bittersweet. She was ninety-four years old and had suffered from...
by Amy R. Anguish | Jun 1, 2026 | Writing
Sometimes life is funny. Several years ago, I was a regular author on InspyRomance, as was Tabitha Bouldin. I had no idea we lived fairly close to each other until I met her in person at a local author event. I gasped and said, “I know you!” We’ve...
by Amy R. Anguish | May 28, 2026 | Blog
We have three apple trees in the backyard. The front and middle ones we planted one year, and this back one, we planted the next. We’ve never actually been able to eat an apple off of these trees yet. The first year they grew fruit, something stole all of them...
by Amy R. Anguish | May 25, 2026 | Writing
Do you have family members who fought in wars? Today, Memorial Day, is the perfect opportunity for us to honor those who gave their lives. But what about those who were reported MIA? Well, that’s one of the possibilities that inspired Felicia Ferguson’s...
by Amy R. Anguish | May 21, 2026 | Writing
This post was originally on InspyRomance in 2024. Since that site is no longer around, I thought I would share it again here so we can enjoy it more. I tweaked the numbers in the post to match this year. 😉 For the last few years, I have become passionate about not...
by Amy R. Anguish | May 18, 2026 | Writing
Do you believe that God can help you prepare for what’s ahead through a story? Our guest today, J.L. Burrows, can see just that happening in one of her books. See what you think, and be sure to check out her intriguing series. Do you love books about spiritual...
by Amy R. Anguish | May 14, 2026 | Blog
From the moment we moved into this house with a nice big back yard, I knew we should have a garden. The great news is that my husband helped make it happen. The first year, we only had one small raised bed for some tomatoes and green beans. The next year, we added...
by Amy R. Anguish | May 11, 2026 | Writing
How does an author decide what research to include or leave out in her story? Well, it’s not always easy, as you’ll find out from our guest today. Author Donna Jo Stone chats about how much she learned about the 1930’s … and how much she...
