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Overcoming in the Desert Seasons

December 6, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

Do you like deserts? Not desserts, mind you, those are much easier to love. But deserts. Specifically, the desert times of life. Those seasons in our earthly journey when our hearts feel dry and empty, purposeless. When our spirit can grow weary due, perhaps in part, to a prolonged illness or injury, to trials or troubled relationships, or maybe disappointment in a career. Those times when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith

Chat with a cover model

November 15, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

I always enjoy chatting with the cover models for my books, and my conversation with Brit—who is on the cover of A Note Yet Unsung (February 2017)—was a delight. I asked her ten questions, and she has ten insightful and entertaining responses. Enjoy! Thanks, Brit, for joining us—and welcome!  1.      How did you become the cover model for A Note Yet Unsung, a Belmont Mansion novel (book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Reading, Writing

BEWARE the editor!

November 1, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

"Beware the editor! They'll try to change your voice!" That was one of the first bits of "advice" I got when starting out on my writing journey. And I have to tell you… In my experience, it was complete hog wash. My editors—and I've worked with several through the years—have only made my work better. Yesterday was my Bethany House editor's last day, and I'll admit I got a little teary over … [Read more...]

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Feeling grateful…and generous!

October 18, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

Hey friends! Have I told you lately how grateful I am for you? No? Then let me say it again… I'm so grateful for you!  And to demonstrate that gratitude, I'm having a month of giveaways on my website where I'm giving away the following:       So if you haven't entered to win yet, please do! To quote the Carpenters, "We've only just begun!" Those of you … [Read more...]

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Rested and refreshed

October 4, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

What's the last vacation you've taken? Me? Hilton Head Island in South Carolina—last week! Joe, Murphy, Kelsey, me, Kurt We love HHI and usually end up visiting there every 2-3 years or so. I love the beach. Only, I like it best in fall and winter. Strange, maybe. But since I've never been a sun goddess (I'm more the burn and peel variety), I love walking the beach instead of laying out. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family

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