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Snapshots

July 15, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

The pictures we take say something about us and our lives. For better or worse—and at the risk of oversharing—here are the last seven pics on my iPhone. : ) CLIFFORD, Kelsey's dog, with a brand new collar. We think he likes it... Then again, maybe not... Yet hope remains... And...I think we're good. I love being able to check on the grands when they're … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family Tagged With: Tamera Alexander

A 20th High School Reunion (but…not mine 👀)

July 1, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Happy July 1st! 183 days are left in 2025. You're welcome. When our daughter Kelsey asked if I wanted to travel with her to Colorado for her 20th high school reunion—make it a mother/daughter trip—I purchased my ticket in record time! And we had such a fun and memorable trip. Of course, a highlight was seeing some of her former classmates again after 20 years... They were a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Friendship, Nature, Reading Tagged With: Carnton Novels, Collections, Colors of Truth, Tamera Alexander

“Survey says!” (a question for you)

June 17, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Remember that line from the game show Family Feud? I started to say "old" game show but it may still be on (and not just in syndication). Anyway... If yes, would you share the name of the book and the author? Reason being, I've recently gotten the following three Fountain Creek Chronicles novels back from a publisher, which I'm thrilled about (thank you, dear publisher), and need to … [Read more...]

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Tammy’s Favorites

June 8, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

We hope you are enjoying these weekly feature posts from the authors of Inspired by Life…and Fiction. We're sharing some of our favorite things to help you get to know us a little better—and we’d love to hear your answers to these “favorites” questions in the comments below. Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms. Hands down. Cannot keep them anywhere within a 200 yard radius or they’ll … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Author Favorites

Happy Birthday to Deb!

June 3, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Last Friday, May 30th, was Deb's actual birthday. But we're still celebrating here on IBL&F! Joe and I drove to Missouri for a quick weekend visit with Ken and Deb—and to help celebrate Deb's 70th! Doesn't she make 70 look good! We walked along the Mighty Mississippi... We rode our electric bikes... We visited the local farmers market and shared Amish … [Read more...]

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