Inspiration

  • Beyond December, Excerpt #4

    Beyond December, Excerpt #4

    In November, Michael Ehret’s debut novel, Beyond December, will be released. The story follows Zak, who sees his deceased wife, Kay, raising questions about his sanity, love, and moving forward in life. Excerpt snippets will be shared weekly.

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  • Beyond December, Excerpt #3

    Beyond December, Excerpt #3

    In early November, the debut novel “Beyond December” by Michael Ehret will release. The story follows Zak Cooper, who is grappling with the loss of his wife, and introduces Jenny Miller, who seeks refuge for her and her daughter. Weekly excerpts will be shared leading up to the release on November 5, 2024.

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  • Beyond December, Excerpt #2

    Beyond December, Excerpt #2

    A debut novel, “Beyond December,” by Michael Ehret, explores love and loss as Zak Cooper grapples with seeing his deceased wife around town. What is happening? It releases on November 5, 2024.

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  • Beyond December: Excerpt

    Beyond December: Excerpt

    In early November, my debut novel, Beyond December, will release from Scrivenings Press. Before the release date, I will share snippets from the novel because, well, because I’m just so excited about the release I can’t wait to get things out. Beyond December in Kindle and print formats is now available for preorder from Amazon.

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  • Something New on the Horizon

    Something New on the Horizon

    In the coming novel, Beyond December, by author Michael Ehret, Zak Cooper’s experiences with his deceased wife lead to questions about love, loss, and the possibility of moving forward. Marriage is for life, but love lives on.

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  • Big Love and Architect Frank Lloyd Wright

    The novella “Big Love” features a key scene in the Usonian style home, Samara, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright in West Lafayette, IN. The author highlights the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere of the home, influencing the protagonist’s emotions, and explores the connection between architecture and mood.

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  • What do I mean by “Big Love”?

    What is this “Big Love” my character is looking for? I let her tell you in her own words.

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  • God Sighting: I Think I Can Hear You

    I have a habit of looking for God in secular culture because I believe God can, will, and does use anyone to plant the whispers in our lives that often, if we’re listening, lead us to him. Sometimes the creative person participates in giving God an outlet, sometimes she doesn’t. I do not care either

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  • Samara Is A Real Place

    Samara Is A Real Place

    I knew I had to have this almost magical place where the natural attraction these two feel for each other could be easily intensified. It’s a novella, after all, there wasn’t a lot of time.

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  • Tiny House Living May Not Be For You—But “Big Love” Is!

    I am drawn to tiny house living due to fascination, creativity, and a romantic appeal, even though the option is not currently suitable to my lifestyle. But what if you’re considering it?

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