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Here's a blurb of LIVING SEPARATE LIVES:
Four Friends, One Secret and the
Weekend That Changed Their Destiny
Candace Walker, Kaylan Smith, Jordan
Tate, and Tiffany Thomas have their share of sorrows, but neither of them realizes
how deep the sorrow goes. What happens when they agree to meet for a
weekend of relaxation in beautiful Napa County? Which one will leave the same
or worse?
For Candace Walker, life has left her
battered and bruised. Kaylan Smith has struggled with prejudice from her
in-laws. After fifteen years of marriage, bitterness is trying to raise its
ugly head for Jordan Tate, whose husband wants to call it quits. And for
Tiffany Thomas, dealing with rejection has never been one of her greatest
feats.
Although they have been friends for
years, they thought they knew each other well. But will a secret destroy their
relationship and bring the sisterhood to a complete halt? Will they be able to
forgive and allow God to mend that which might be torn?
Seven Ways to Find Inspiration for
Writing by Paulette Harper
Every Writer
needs Inspiration. No matter how many books one has written, there are times
when we need a little inspiration to get us going.
Many times I
sit at my computer, starting at the blank screen, waiting for words to start
flowing. Sometimes they do, sometimes I need a push.
Here are seven
ways you can get inspired:
1. Pictures
Whether you
take them yourself, look through an old photo album, or spend some time searching
through Google, photographs are a great way to find inspiration for your
writing. There is a Facebook group that uses pictures for this purpose.
2. Books
I use this
method a lot. Reading what other people have written may be enough to spark a
few ideas you wouldn’t have otherwise had. Grab a book and mediate and let the
inspiration flow.
3.
Eavesdropping
I know it’s not
polite to do but it does work. Next time you’re at work, the store or the
coffee shop, pay attention to what’s going on around you. Listen to the
conversations people are having. Body language says a lot. Watch the movement
of the people around you. People live interesting lives and those lives are
told in someone’s book, why not yours? Remember always have a pen and tablet with you.
4. Experience
This is the
best teacher. Sitting at home may not be the greatest idea to stir your mind.
Go for a walk, sit at the park, run or ride somewhere, go sit at the beach.
Keep your eyes and ears open while you do it. Through life experiences we can
find plenty of inspiration. We can take what has happened to us or even to
others and that alone can trigger an idea which can easily lead to some
interesting writing.
5. Music
Some people can
write while listening to music. If this is you, grab some of those tunes and go
for it. Playing old tunes can sometime jar memories that can be used to get the
juices flowing. Try finding music that you’ve never listened to and see what
happens.
6. The internet
The internet
has proven to be a great source of inspiration filled with knowledge, gossip
and information—some truth, some lies. There are plenty of topics that can
spark meaningful conversations amongst your friends and family but most
importantly amongst the characters in your head.
7. Interview
someone
Talking to
someone whose story might be similar to yours is a sure way to get inspired.
One word, one idea, one encounter can make all the difference in the world.
Are You
Inspired Yet?
We are
surrounded by information, people, by stories. Things we see, people we hear,
any person you meet can bring the inspiration for your next best seller.
Be Inspired!
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Author's Bio:
Paulette Harper
is from Northern California who enjoys the beautiful weather, shopping and
spoiling her two adorable granddaughters. A multi-published, best-selling and
award-winning novelist, she also writes both Christian fiction, Christian nonfiction
and children’s books. She is a blogger and entrepreneur who owns Write Now
Literary Virtual Book Tours.
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