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Christian Fiction Readers Retreat

June 30, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

Hey friends! A heads up on the 2016 Christian Fiction Readers Retreat coming to Nashville, TN! A one day gathering of Christian Fiction readers and over 30 authors will be meeting in Nashville on August 24th from 9am-6pm CDT. The event’s theme is Honoring God through Christian Fiction and will feature speaker sessions, author panels, breakout sessions, prayer & worship, and author … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Friendship

New covers and old pies

June 21, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

A cover—and pie recipe—reveal! I'm thrilled to share my next cover with you guys. A Note Yet Unsung, the third Belmont Mansion novel, releases in January 2017. So what do you think? Coming January 2017 Belle Meade novel #3 About A Note Yet Unsung: A master violinist trained in Vienna, Rebekah Carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the Maestro at the newly-formed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Recipes, Writing

She Reads Truth

June 7, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

She Reads Truth is a website I love, and it's "made" right here in Nashville, TN . . . in Franklin. It's a website centered around—you guessed it—being centered in the Word of God. As the website states… My daughter, Kelsey, first introduced me to it, and I'm so grateful she did. I really appreciate the daily Reading Plans they offer—Acts of the Apostles has just begun.  There's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Inspired by Scripture

Coins on a grave, and a special day

May 30, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

First, a quick history… Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Major General John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It's believed that date was chosen … [Read more...]

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Sad Goodbyes, Sweet Hellos, & Puppy Kisses

May 17, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

About a month ago, I shared about losing Jack, our sweet little Silky Terrier. I still miss him every day, especially when I’m in my office. There are moments, even now, when I’m deep into writing that I’ll hear him breathing, and I look over to the ottoman to see him and realize—all over again—that he’s not here anymore. To say he was well loved is an understatement. And to say he loved us … [Read more...]

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