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How to Respond to Someone Who Doesn’t Like Reading

July 19, 2019 By Jody Hedlund

I regularly come into contact with people who, upon discovering I’m an author, proceed to tell me (almost apologetically) that they don’t like to read (or that they don’t have the time—which is equivalent to not liking it, in my opinion). “I don’t like reading.” OR “Reading is boring.” We’ve all heard someone make those declarations at one time or another. As an avid book lover, how do you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: reading

Win a Book for a Friend

July 18, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Reading is usually a solitary endeavor. However, there is something special about sharing the experience with a friend. Being able to talk about favorite characters, debating plot twists, crying together over the sad moments, and celebrating the triumphs is a rare joy. As wonderful as books are for individuals, they can be even better when shared. That is why I wanted to try something a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading Tagged With: More Than Words Can Say, Reading with Friends

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Second only to fireworks and flags, the things I most associate with the 4th of July holiday are cookouts and family. Burgers and dogs on the grill, homemade ice cream, cookies, apple pie. And biscuits. Honey-glazed biscuits, to be precise. Biscuits? That's not an item usually found at the family cookout. Perhaps not, but if a 19th century baker was given the opportunity to sponsor a 4th of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, giveaway, Honey Glazed Biscuits, More Than Words Can Say

Cover-Reveal Extravaganza!

June 21, 2019 By Jody Hedlund

Today I’m revealing THREE covers for upcoming books! Those who are a part of my Reader Room on Facebook have already had an EXCLUSIVE peek at upcoming covers and releases. In fact, I showed up live in the Reader Room last night, talked about my books, did a bunch of giveaways, and revealed covers. If you’re not a part of my Reader Room yet, what are you waiting for? Head over and join so that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Cover Reveal, Jody Hedlund, Medieval

Belmont Mansion Transformations

June 18, 2019 By Tamera Alexander

Are you a fan of Fixer Upper? Home Town? Then I have a home transformation I'd love to share with you! I posted a few weeks back about the restoration of the grand salon floor at Nashville's historic Belmont Mansion—the setting of my Belmont Mansion novels. Here's a shot of the grand salon floor as they were just about to start the project. They gave us a glimpse of the floor at that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, History, House and home, Reading

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