December 13 approaches, which means we're coming up on Leo's first birthday! I can hardly believe it. Leo's younger sister Ari (pronounced "R-ee," the name is Hebrew and means Lion of God) is due at the end of January. Almost Irish Twins! Kellie, our fabulous daughter-in-law, is hoping Ari has her coloring and skin (Kellie's a brunette and tans beautifully while the rest of us Alexanders, … [Read more...]
A story behind a story . . . in his perfect timing
When I was a teenager, after youth group on Sunday nights a bunch of us used to drive to downtown Atlanta and, equipped with flashlights, we’d sneak into an old, abandoned, boarded-up antebellum home. We’d wander around, peering into rooms, creeping up staircases (hoping they held) all while brushing aside cobwebs and breathing in plumes of dust. It felt like walking through time—and I loved … [Read more...]
The book I’ve wanted to write for over 15 years
A Million Little Choices, my first dual timeline story, releases TODAY and, friends, it's been a long time coming! I first had the idea for this story back in 2006, and I pitched it to the publisher I was writing with at the time. But they passed on the idea (very wisely in hindsight) and encouraged me instead to stay the course in writing historicals. To build my readership. Establish … [Read more...]
Memories of Israel & an encouraging event!
Israel is heavy on my heart, same as yours, I know. Heart-wrenching doesn't even come close, does it? My prayers are rising with yours for Israel and all the innocent Palestinians caught in this horrific conflict. Joe and I were supposed to leave this Friday for Israel, my second pilgrimage to "the land" as they say. But, of course, the trip was cancelled (same trip Robin was on) due to the … [Read more...]
Readers, Recipes, and Releases
I recently received this lovely note from Ruthi, a reader friend... Our Divine Divas Book Club read A Beauty So Rare and we met to discuss it last evening. We all loved it so much and we had a great discussion. We also made Eleanor's Quiche and Buttermilk pie. Both were a success!" Don't you love the name Divine Divas! Getting reader notes like this is always such a JOY! First, … [Read more...]
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