Since 2005, I’ve had this story inside me—and now it’s finally on the page.
Yep, finally! ; )
The stories that have lived inside me the longest are often the most difficult to write, and A Million Little Pieces was certainly that. Not only because of the subject matter—marriage and infidelity—but because these characters are all so real to me and the settings so tangible, that “first words on the page” often felt frustratingly inadequate and painfully thin compared to the living, breathing movie inside me.
Thankfully, I thrive on rewriting and honing (aka: editing and being edited), and I never want to offer God something that has cost me nothing (2 Samuel 24:24). Still, I am beyond grateful to have this book written, edited, and back to my editor. Major whew!
Tentatively titled A Million Little Pieces, this novel is my first contemporary, first novel written in first person POV (point-of-view), and it’s also my first dual-story novel, meaning it’s got both a contemporary and historical story line. But historical will always be my first love. : )
November 2023 is the scheduled release date and I’ll share more once that date is confirmed and the cover finalized, etc…
But it is good to be on the “finished” side of this novel!
Speaking of upcoming releases, to celebrate crossing this finish line—and the luscious taste of fall in the air—I’m giving away a soon-to-release novel today from our own Deb Raney!
The only stipulation for the winner is that they read the novel by September 27th and post an online review THAT DAY to help spread the word.
I read an advanced copy of O Little Town—and read Deb’s story as she was writing it since we’re writing critique partners—and it’s so good! The perfect holiday read as we turn the page from summer to fall.
So . . .
1) if you have time to read O Little Town by September 27, and
2) will agree to leave an online review that day
Please LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW BY 9PM CENTRAL TODAY sharing your favorite way to usher in fall, and you’ll be entered to win!
Me? I bake pumpkin bread and start decorating! Even now I’m looking out the window at the first falling leaves (and already baked pumpkin bread—recipe below—this past weekend). Delicious.
Much love from my corner of Tennessee,
Tammy
No lie. This recipe is legit!
Make BEST EVER Pumpkin Bread today
Tamera Alexander
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I usher in Fall by making pumpkin bread as well!! And I have been using the recipe from the back of Christmas at Carnton since it was published! My sister actually texted asking for that recipe yesterday because of how much she loves it!
Would love to read it and leave a review!
Excited about some cooler weather! Finally!
So fun to usher in autumn/fall by decorating, making apple scones & butternut apple soup with a fall salad!! So excited about your new book, 11/23 feels like a long time.
Exited for another Tamera Alexander book to read! 🙂
I’m looking forward to the next Tammy Alexander book! Congrats and Happy Fall!
I would love to read O Little Town, thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Oopa, I was so excited to hear about your next book and deb’s I forgot my fav Fall things. I love decorating my mantle and setting out a few pumpkins. I’ll also be headed to the Shenandoah Valley at the end of Sept for a few days 🙂
Always looking forward to your next book. But the wait until November 2023 is still sooooo long. Are there by chance any other upcoming projects? 😉 Otherwise I’m gonna revisit some good old friends at Belmont, Belle Meade or Carnton.
Have a beautiful fall time.
So excited to read this next story from you.
Have a blessed fall!
I Love anything Pumpkin and the cooler tempts ,and beautiful colors
My favorite way to usher in Fall is to get out my fall-ish decorations. I am moving slowly as my sweet 95 year old mom passed away August 26. I miss her so much. Thanks for the opportunity to win, I will definitely read and review.
I enjoy watching football in the fall. It’s always nice when it’s cool enough to wear long sleeves again, though here in Kansas we are no where near that. Still hot and dry. I’d love to win this book to read and review on the release day.
For me, fall scented candles usher in the season. And of course, my PSL 🎃 ☕️ ❤️🥰
I would love to read this new book by Sept 27. How exciting! I love sipping apple cider and baking pumpkin chocolate chip muffins in the fall.
I would love to read this book and review it. I like baking quick bread and drinking hot cocoa in the fall.
Congratulations on finally conquering that story! Both yours and Deb Raney’s novella are going on my to-read list! For me, ushering in the fall season means breaking out my (ample😉) collection of cozy sweaters, making alll the apple desserts, and planning Thanksgiving a month ahead of time!