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It has come to my attention…

September 13, 2021 By Tamera Alexander

It has come to my attention that one Deborah Raney was scheduled to share a post today. However, the day has come (and nearly gone) and— I see no post. I see no pictures. I see no apology. I see nothing! And you know why?? Because Deb and her husband Ken are currently traipsing all around the country on a grand national park adventure! Now seriously, is that any excuse to not … [Read more...]

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What says fall to you?

September 7, 2021 By Tamera Alexander

Is it the turning of the leaves? The crispness in the air? Mums and pumpkins? Pumpkin bread? Pumpkin lattes? College football? Hoodies? (Oh how I love hoodie weather) What tells you that fall is near? Last night Joe and I took the pups on an after-dark-walk and it was almost chilly. Chilly. On September 6. In Nashville. Love it! That first hint of chill in the air is definitely a sign that fall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Bible Studies, dogs, fall, friends, recipes, Tamera Alexander

Brainstorming & Birthdays

August 17, 2021 By Tamera Alexander

I love brainstorming books. I love the endless possibilities at the outset, all the combinations of what ifs, and the "Oh, have you ever thought about trying this?" suggestions. Brainstorming is definitely one of my favorite stages of the writing process. That, and discovering who the characters are as I write and rewrite, digging deeper with each pass. Part of our brainstorming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Friendship, Writing Tagged With: birthdays, Brainstorming, Tamera Alexander

Coeur d’Alene #18 is in the books!

August 3, 2021 By Tamera Alexander

Late last night I returned from my 18th annual writers retreat in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where, each July, I meet with ten other women to plot, to play, and to pray. What a precious time we had together this weekend. Although we dearly missed three of our number who couldn't make it this year. Sniff, sniff. This year actually should have been our 19th retreat. But due to Covid, we didn't meet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Friendship, Reading, Writing

Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus

July 20, 2021 By Tamera Alexander

Many of us are watching the TV series The Chosen about the life of Jesus, which just ended its second season. If you're enjoying The Chosen, I think you're going to absolutely devour Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus by Lois Tverberg. If you haven't read Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus yet, let me give you a quick preview beginning with the section below entitled Walking in His … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, History, Movies & TV

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