by Emily Conrad | Nov 21, 2023 | New Releases, Real Life
My sister commented that she enjoyed seeing elements of my real experiences in Bidding on a Second Chance. She, of course, has all the inside information. Can you guess which of these elements from the story were made up, and which stem from real life experiences or...
by Emily Conrad | Aug 24, 2023 | Getting to Know You, Real Life
My husband and I recently took a road trip around Lake Michigan. While we traveled, I took a break from writing, but not from books! One thing I was sure to pack was a copy of Liz Johnson’s latest release, Summer in the Spotlight. I thought that pretty cover...
by Emily Conrad | Jul 20, 2023 | Devotional Thought, Real Life
We all know the story of the The Tortoise and the Hare. They race, and the tortoise wins because he keeps going, slow and steady. But let’s be honest. Often, it’s not the tortoises in life that we value. In a culture that celebrates productivity and...
by Emily Conrad | Sep 23, 2022 | Getting to Know You, Real Life
I spotted her from, oh, maybe thirty feet away as she browsed the selection at the bookstore. I’d never met her before, but I knew who she was, and introvert though I may be, I just had to cross the distance and connect with her. With uncharacteristic boldness and...
by Emily Conrad | Apr 25, 2022 | Getting to Know You, Real Life
Have you ever wondered how much of that novel you’re reading is based on the author’s real-life experiences? I consider it a compliment whenever someone asks me if an element of my stories is grounded in reality, because it means that element of the tale rang true....
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