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Be careful what you wish for

February 15, 2022 By Tamera Alexander

Meet Gary Garrison, a good friend, who once asked me to put him in one of my books. Since we're such good friends, of course, I said YES! Gary’s first preference, he stated, was to be a cover model, shirt ripped opened and chest bared. Hairy chest or not, was negotiable. He said we could Photoshop that as desired. And he wanted his long, thick mane flowing behind him in the wind. I told him … [Read more...]

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

Voices that resonate

February 1, 2022 By Tamera Alexander

In a world of voices demanding to be heard, here are three that I count as huge blessings in my life, that really resonate. 1 Paige Brown's the Study of 1 Samuel (aka: It's the heart, Stupid!)If you’ve not taken one of Paige’s studies before, get ready to be blown away by God’s Word and the breadth and depth of his love and compassion for you. Livestream every Wednesday. Just jump in and … [Read more...]

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Redeeming Love the movie – at last!

January 18, 2022 By Tamera Alexander

Last Tuesday night, I attended a screening of Redeeming Love, the film adaptation of Francine Rivers' bestselling novel Redeeming Love that releases nationwide this Friday, January 21st. Oh, oh, oh... I went in with high expectations, and the movie exceeded them all. It has everything—poignancy, humor, passion, gut-wrenching heartbreak, and, of course, redemption. I can't wait to see it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Friendship, History, Movies & TV Tagged With: Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

Ah the joys of anonymous reader mail!

January 4, 2022 By Tamera Alexander

I have three things to share today and I promise they're connected—though it may not seem so at the outset. FIRST, a video. In 2016, one of my publishers asked me to make a quick 1-minute video containing my best and worst review to date that would then be shown to the sales team during their conference. This video is the result. I've never shared it publicly, but am sharing it now for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Inspired by Scripture, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Best Review, Ebook Sale, Tamera Alexander, Tear Jars, Worst Review

Tears in a bottle

December 21, 2021 By Tamera Alexander

As 2021 draws to a close, I imagine we're all a bit skeptical of what awaits in 2022, understandably so. Which makes me especially grateful for the enduring truth that God holds all of our days in his hands. This time last year most of us were probably thinking, "Wow, it'll be so nice to have 2020 behind us." Only to quickly discover that more of the same awaited us in 2021. Any way you look … [Read more...]

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