Running a quart low on inspiration today? Then visit Camy Tang’s blog where guest blogger Allison Bottke shares the story behind her debut novel by Bethany House: A Stitch in Time. After publishing 20 nonfiction books under the God Allows U-Turns umbrella, Allison’s dream to write and publish a novel has finally come true!

Here’s an exerpt from Allison:

I love to read all genres of fiction, particularly contemporary women’s fiction. After I had lost 120 pounds from having gastric bypass weight loss surgery (WLS), I had the idea that it might be rather unique to write a novel with a character that also had WLS. Plus, all the writers’ conferences I ever attended stressed that we should “write what we know.” I know a lot about fundraising and fashion and special events, so I figured I’d incorporate that into the book as well. I developed a chapter outline and wrote a few chapters and took an intensive fiction writing workshop at a writer’s conference. One thing led to another and A STITCH IN TIME released this month (June 2006). . .

There’s LOTS more about Allison’s incredible life story and writing success, so click on over to Camy’s Loft. Allison shares great tips for aspiring novelists.