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Fiction From the Foothills: Interview with Leslie Lynch

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Leslie Lynch

Originally posted on Carolyn Astfalk:
Leslie Lynch writes “novels of suspense and healing.” She is the author of The Appalachian Foothills Series (Hijacked, Unholy Bonds, Opal’s Jubilee, and Christmas Hope.) Not only is she a writer, but she is a pilot and a…

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Christmas Hope, available now!

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Leslie Lynch

Christmas Hope, an Appalachian Foothills novella, is available now at Amazon. It’s a steal at 99¢ for your Kindle (or to read on your smart phone/pad, etc., with the free Kindle app). What readers are saying:  This special holiday story … Continue reading →

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Second Watch, by J.A. Jance

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Leslie Lynch

I picked up a copy of J.A. Jance’s book, Second Watch, the other day – and knew I was in for a good read. She’s dependable that way! But I had no idea how the story would impact me emotionally. … Continue reading →

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Gratitude: an encore

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Leslie Lynch

Readers of this blog will know that a lifelong dream of mine is about to come true: My first novel will come out in the next few days. While this is exciting (extremely!!!) and a teensy bit scary, I also … Continue reading →

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2013 Golden Heart® Finalists: Where Are They Now?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Leslie Lynch

It’s been nearly a year since eight of us embarked on a wonderful journey: The Contemporary Single Title Finalists in the 2013 Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® Contest. We’ve grown individually and professionally, and thought it would be fun … Continue reading →

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Beauty and inspiration

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

This is an arbor near the entrance of our retreat house at St. Francis Retreat Center in Dewitt, Michigan. What a beautiful space – and beautiful spaces abound here, thanks to Margaret Rose Realy, master gardener and leader of a dedicated cadre … Continue reading →

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An open letter to survivors of the Navy Yard shooting, especially those in the military

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

First, thank God you are here to read this. Do not discount this fact. You are alive – and yes, you now carry a burden to bear that seems unbearable. But you have this opportunity to continue breathing and doing … Continue reading →

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Golden Heart Recap…

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

Here we all are – Romance Writers of America’s® 2013 Golden Heart® nominees in the Contemporary Single Title category! From the left: Nan Dixon, Jacqueline Floyd, Sheila Athens, Leslie Lynch, Jane O’Hanlon, Talia Quinn Daniels, Katie Graykowski, and Sonali Dev. … Continue reading →

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1 more day! The countdown is nearly done…

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

Tomorrow the winners of the Golden Heart® and Rita® awards for excellence in romance fiction will be announced. This has been an amazing, exciting, fun, and exhausting journey – and I am honored to have been part of this year’s … Continue reading →

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2 days until the Golden Heart/Rita awards!

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Leslie Lynch

What a wonderful (and full) pre-conference day yesterday! I met the rest of my Contemporary Single Title Golden Heart group – minus Katie Graykowski, who didn’t come to the conference. What a wonderful group of women! (We miss Katie; wish … Continue reading →

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