Debut novelist Deena Adams joins us today to share the heart behind her storytelling and why she writes the kinds of stories she does. In this guest post, she explores Christian fiction about real-life struggles and how faith-filled stories that don’t shy away from pain can offer readers hope right in the middle of life’s […]
A Writer’s Guide to Finding Stories in Everyday Life
Where do story ideas really come from? For many writers, inspiration doesn’t arrive in quiet moments at a desk. It shows up in unexpected conversations, chance encounters, and everyday experiences that linger long after the moment has passed. In this delightful author guest post, you’ll discover how Scrivenings Press author Sharon Carpenter gathers story seeds […]
When the Bottom Drops Out: Researching World War II Fiction
Writing historical fiction requires more than imagination. It requires careful research and sometimes a willingness to change course when the facts don’t cooperate. In this guest post, Scrivenings Press author Terri Wangard shares how researching World War II fiction unexpectedly reshaped the third book in her Unsung Stories of World War II series. What began […]
Savannah Georgia Travel Inspiration: When a Coastal Getaway Sparked a Romance
There’s something unforgettable about Savannah, Georgia. From cobblestone streets and centuries-old architecture to the rhythm of the Savannah River and the breezy charm of nearby Tybee Island, this coastal city offers more than a relaxing getaway. For writers, Savannah Georgia travel inspiration is everywhere. What began as a late summer road trip quickly became the […]
A Cup of Tea, a Good Book, and a Story of Hope
Christian women’s fiction has a special way of wrapping readers in comfort, community, and quiet moments of reflection—much like settling in with a favorite book and a warm cup of tea. In this guest post, author Heather Greer shares the personal inspiration behind Daisy’s Communi-TEA Barn in Hope Even After, tracing her own journey from […]
The Third Act Begins: Finding Purpose After the Children Fly the Coop
No one quite prepares you for the day the house grows quiet. The lunches stop needing packed, the schedules loosen, and the role that once defined every hour suddenly shifts. When children leave home, well-meaning advice often follows—join a gym, pick up a hobby, stay busy—but busyness doesn’t always heal the ache of letting go. […]
Writing About My Savior: Author Barbara M. Britton on Faith, Calling, and Christian Fiction
Every Christian author faith journey looks a little different—but each one bears the unmistakable mark of God’s guiding hand. In today’s guest post, Barbara M. Britton shares how her walk with Christ led her from learning Bible stories as a child to writing biblical fiction that brings the miracles of Jesus vividly to life. Her […]
When Real History Inspires Fictional Places
What happens when family history, local lore, and imagination collide on the page? For many authors, writing about fictional towns in real places allows them to honor the past while asking timeless “what if” questions. In this reflective post, Regina Rudd Merrick shares how her deep roots in western Kentucky, a long-lost town that never […]











































































































































































