http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com Inspirational Romantic Suspense Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:10:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ...for this.  Come on, summer. http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/03/03/so-ready/ (cross-posted with Love Inspired Authors blog) I've been thinking about milestones lately.  My oldest child just turned 16.  HUGE milestone in life.  He thinks he's grown.  We have to reassure him that as long as we're paying the bills, he's not...you know how it goes.  ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/03/03/milestones/ My question for the universe:  why can't donuts be diet food?? http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/03/03/mmmmmm/ It's Monday.  It's raining. At least it's not snowing outside--or 12 degrees in my house for today.  (Okay it hasn't really been 12 degrees, but it's been cold.  I keep thinking if I lived in Nebraska or Canada, at least I would have a furnace, or long johns.  ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/03/03/monday-monday/ Because every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while...I'd like to introduce you to my current hero, Ben Storm.  (Yeah, he looks a little like Matt Bomer who plays Neal Caffrey on White Collar, but that's just coincidence ;o))  Ben Storm is the hero who ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/03/03/inspiration-2/ *Your Mileage May Vary I love this statement I've been seeing around different forums. I've decided to incorporate it into my daily life. Imagine how this simple philosophy can help me out. For example, I love (really seriously love) this new Kona coffee I bought recently ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/03/03/ymmv/ My dogs have quirks. The white one, Honey, loves to be outside. C.C., the spotted one, goes out only long enough to do her business. C.C. loves to be scratched on her belly. Honey freaks out if she has to roll over for any reason. They both like to sit ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/01/27/quirky-characters/ The people of Haiti are on my heart this morning. For me, the sun is rising on a new day. My daughter is safe in her bed. I'm sending my son out the door to school, drinking my second cup of coffee, writing a little bit, and planning for a ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/01/27/compassion-for-haiti/ My feelings have always been affected by music and writing is no different. I use songs to help me dig deeper into my characters. Sometimes the songs are songs that the characters would listen to, but more often, the songs tap into the emotions that the characters are feeling. Just for ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/01/13/smoke-screen-playlist/ A Life Under Fire First, his fiancée was murdered. Next, a dear friend. Is an arsonist targeting firehouse chaplain Jake Rollins through his loved ones? FBI agent Chloe Davis is on the case—even though it brings her far too close to the handsome pastor. Chloe has always worked undercover, trusting only ... http://www.stephanienewtonbooks.com/2010/01/12/release-day/