Back in October, my dear friend Alli who teaches high school here in Nashville texted to tell me she'd loaned A Million Little Choices to a friend (a mom), whose teenage son then saw her reading it. The son sent Alli a text saying, "So I hear you know Tamera Alexander." (LOL) To which Alli (who is absolutely hysterical) simply replied, "GO ON." He then explained that Tamera Alexander was his … [Read more...]
Welcome, Baby New Year
I always enjoy the turn of the year, even though January first is pretty much like December thirty-first. Nothing really changes except our mindset. But it's nice to turn a page on the calendar and make some new starts--a new devotional book, a new Bible reading plan, a new novel to read and/or write, and a new way of eating. I don't really believe in resolutions for the new year--probably … [Read more...]
Tammy’s Favorites
Happy 2025! The authors of Inspired by Life...and Fiction are offering a new weekly post featuring some of our favorite things. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little more about us—and we'd love to hear your answers to these "favorites" questions in the comments below. Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving. I love the food, the togetherness, the focus on gratitude—and that the craziness of … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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December Highlights
Whew! December is always the busiest month of my year. Also, without doubt, the most fun. I'm writing this post the day after Christmas while sipping coffee. The house is quiet. The dog and the teenage girl are both snoozing. I have very little on my calendar today and tomorrow--a huge blessing. I'm taking this opportunity to look back with gratitude on some highlights from this whirlwind of a … [Read more...]