Month: June 2018

Restoring Grace

What’s in a Name? Divine Inspiration

Anna Christine

Viviane's Name inspirationIt never ceases to amaze me where inspiration will come from. Something I hear or see can send me off to another place as inspiration for my writing. It can be word, picture, or phrase that prompts me further along in my novel from some of the most unlikely places.

I did not suddenly wake up one day and decide to start writing the Grace Series, but it did happen rather quickly and with little effort on my part in the beginning. For more detail about the beginning of the Grace Series, click here.

Experiences I had begun to weave together to help create Viviane’s story. Different aspects came to me, I’d see something and the story just started to take shape.

You say – How? I know you’re asking!

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Behind the Curtain

A Photograph Is Worth A Thousand Words

Anna Christine
Keira Davis Photography- personal photograph
Keira Davis, Photographer

I first saw Keira’s photos through her mother in law, Vicki Davis’s posts on Facebook. I was impressed with Keira Davis’s images and knew when it came time to have an author photograph done for my book and website, I wanted her to take the pictures. I kept a look out for new photos on her Facebook site, Keira Davis Photography until I knew it would be closer to time to contact her for a photo shoot.

Keira Davis Photography newborns photograph
Photo I saw on Vicki’s Facebook Page- I knew she was going to be my photographer.

After I contacted Kiera, we chatted back and forth, discussing prices and locations. She was easy to talk to and it was obvious that she knew what she was doing. I felt at ease and little bit excited. When I dropped off the deposit, we ended up chatting for over an hour- I not only had a new photographer, but a new friend! Continue reading “A Photograph Is Worth A Thousand Words” →

Restoring Grace

Strong Southern Woman: Delia Anne’s Quotes

Anna Christine

If you read my last post, California or Bust I hope you enjoyed reading more background about Delia Anne Mays. She’s one of my favorite characters because she reminds me so much of the women in my life. I took parts of my grandmother, mother, and a few other colorful women in my life to create Delia Anne. A true Southern lady full of class and grace.

Each one, strong and kind, all Southern ladies full of grace and wisdom. Delia Anne is a mix of them all.

In my first novel of the Grace Series, Delia Anne has come up with the perfect plan to bring her granddaughter back home to face the boyfriend who broke her heart ten years ago. She doesn’t know why they broke up but knows the two young people are perfect for each other. Deciding it’s her Christian duty to bring them back together after a sermon from her pastor. And if it means she has to fib about her health to do it – well that’s okay, because it will be worth it.

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