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Laughter and mourning…balancing life

September 16, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Last Tuesday, the wonderful Karen Watson (Tyndale Publishers) and I had dinner before attending Michelle Shocklee's book signing in downtown Franklin. The evening was pure pleasure—catching up with Karen and supporting and celebrating Michelle and her new book. The Women of Oak Ridge is out in the world and is truly a must read for historical fiction lovers—the real history of Oak … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Michelle Shocklee, Tamera Alexander

Hold the Onions

September 2, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

While I'm still basking in the thrill—but mostly tremendous relief—of turning in yet another tome of a novel, I asked my husband Joe if I could share one of his life lessons from his book From Start to Finish that released earlier this year. He said, "As long as you choose it." 🤣 More about the bookAvailable on Kindle Unlimited So I chose the following lesson about always giving our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Faith, Family, Inspired by Scripture, Reading

A Woman’s Heart (convo with Lisa & Tammy)

August 19, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Don't you love instant connections with people you've never met before? And yet you do sort of know each other because you share the same living, breathing, eternal Spirit living within you. It's kind of like God intentionally set you up. #truth #divineorchestration That's how it was when Lisa Granger of A Woman's Heart and I got together last Wednesday for a quick chat. When you have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Family, Writing Tagged With: Tamera Alexander Lisa Granger

Coeur d’Alene Writers Retreat…22 years now in the books

August 5, 2025 By Tamera Alexander

Late last night, I returned from our annual Coeur d'Alene Retreat, a wonderful five-day weekend with a group of writers who have become so precious to me over the past 22 years. They're among my dearest friends, and I'm grateful for each of them. This weekend's retreat was especially meaningful. Because it was our last formal gathering in CdA. Only 7 (out of 11) were able to make it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Writing Tagged With: Tamera Alexander

A few snaps from my life too

July 18, 2025 By Robin Lee Hatcher

I loved Tammy's post from Tuesday of this week, and I thought it would be fun to share something similar. So here are my seven recent photos from my camera roll. Tammy ended her post asking about your last seven photos. Doubt I would get different answers just three days later. So instead, I'll ask, in recent weeks what are your seven favorite photos in your camera roll? ~robin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family

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