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A Luncheon at Belmont Mansion

August 16, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

Yesterday, I had the pure pleasure of meeting a bookclub at Belmont Mansion (the setting of my Belmont Mansion novels) for a delicious luncheon, wonderful sharing time, and then a tour of the mansion. I never tire of being in Adelicia Acklen's beautiful home. Pay no attention to that woman in the background flashing us. Those Victorians and their naked statues… Sheesh!   A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, History, Reading

A few of my favorite low carb things

August 2, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

I am LOVING this newly adapted low carb lifestyle! I'd been considering cutting back on carbs for a while—which represents a huge decision for this Carb Queen. But the timing never seemed quite right. Then about six weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk writing. It was late, around 1:30AM or so (my best writing hours are after midnight, go figure). And I felt a nudge to really start eating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Recipes

Not-so-guilty pleasures

July 5, 2016 By Tamera Alexander

I recently visited a local farmer's market and found some wonderful treasures. Not antiques this time, but some lovely finds I'll be buying again. Look at these pretty homemade cards!   I like sending unique note cards to friends, but I'm simply not creative in this way. So I appreciate "sharing" the talents of others who are!     Look at the detail in the … [Read more...]

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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

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