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It all happened on a dare

April 1, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

A neighbor recently asked me what inspired me to write novels... I didn’t have to think long to recall the exact moment that my journey in novel writing began. It all happened on a dare, really. From my husband, Joe. But first, as we say, some backstory… In 1995, my mother-in-law, Claudette Harris Alexander, gave me a book she thought I would enjoy––I took one look at the cover and … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: A copy of A Beauty So Rare (3/21 – 4/4) *Open to international readers*

March 31, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

Yes, international friends (Rosie, are you listening?! <g>), this one is for you, too! CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS AT SOUL INSPIRATIONZ … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: A Beauty So Rare Giveaway (3/25 – 4/8)

March 31, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

Thanks to Bethany House Publishers for this fabulous giveaway celebrating the release of A Beauty So Rare, the second standalone novel in the three-book Belmont Mansion series. What great gifts they thought of, especially the cookstoves for needy women. Very thoughtful, and something Eleanor Braddock would highly approve of. Best wishes as you enter! If you could choose ONE item from the lists … [Read more...]

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Author Event: Tamera Alexander (5/5/14)

March 30, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

May 5, 2014 Speaking and Book Signing Event Henderson, TN on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University 6:00PM - 9:00PM  Join me in Henderson, TN for an evening of Nashville history. Specifically, the history behind my Southern Mansions series set against the real history of Belmont Mansion and Belle Meade Plantation in Nashville. Following the presentation will be a reception and book … [Read more...]

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Author Event: Tamera Alexander (5/14-16/14)

March 30, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

May 14-16, 2014 Romantic Times Booklovers Convention New Orleans, Louisiana Author visits, panel discussions, and a Harper Collins Breakfast on Friday morning. Join me and other inspirational authors Francine Rivers, Colleen Coble, Denise Hunter, Roxanne Rustard, Deeanne Gist, and more! Please email me and let me know if you're attending so we can meet up somewhere! Click for more … [Read more...]

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