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...]
Author Event: Deborah Raney (4/26/14)
Deb will be signing copies of her novels and visiting with library patrons at a brunch at the Marion City Library, Marion, KS on April 26, 2014 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Marion City Library is in a beautifully restored and renovated Santa Fe Railroad Depot in the town of Marion, Kansas. … [Read more...]
Giveaway: A copy of A Beauty So Rare (3/21 – 4/4) *Open to international readers*
Yes, international friends (Rosie, are you listening?! <g>), this one is for you, too! CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS AT SOUL INSPIRATIONZ … [Read more...]
Giveaway: A Beauty So Rare Giveaway (3/25 – 4/8)
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...]
Author Event: Tamera Alexander (5/5/14)
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...]
Author Event: Tamera Alexander (5/14-16/14)
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...]
Author Event: Tamera Alexander (4/19/14)
SPEAKING AND BOOKSIGNING EVENT I'll be speaking about writing and the history of Nashville (and its gorgeous Southern Mansions, of course), followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Feel free to bring your own books and we'll also have books for sale. Hope you'll join us! Directions to library here. … [Read more...]
Author Event: Tamera Alexander (4/26/14)
BOOK SIGNING in quaint, historic Franklin, TN on Saturday, April 26 (1PM - 2PM) at Landmark Booksellers, a wonderful bookshop nestled just off of Franklin's charming town square. Have you ever been to Franklin? It's such a lovely place (and only 20-25 minutes or so from Nashville). We'll have copies of all the Southern mansion novels: A Lasting Impression, the first standalone novel in … [Read more...]
Author Event: Cara Putman (9/27/14)
Cara Putman will co-teach a workshop at the National ACFW conference on Author law. This class will introduce authors to key elements of the law that they need to know so they can avoid problems in their books. Areas include copyrights, trademarks, and more. … [Read more...]
Author Event: Cara Putman (5/19/14)
On May 19, Cara Putman will speak at Connection Point Christian Church of Brownsburg, Indiana, to the book club. Feel free to join the fun! … [Read more...]