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Author Event: Tamera Alexander (10/25/14)

May 6, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

Saturday, October 25, 2014 Franklin Pumpkinfest Landmark Booksellers 12PM - 2PM  Franklin, TN (20 mins from downtown Nashville)   Don't miss the fabulous Pumpkinfest in downtown Franklin, TN. I'll be there signing copies of my Southern mansion novels at Landmark Booksellers and will be giving away some of Eleanor Braddock's favorite recipes from A Beauty So Rare. It'd be a great … [Read more...]

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Author Event: Tamera Alexander (9/13/14)

May 6, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

Saturday, September 13, 2014 Speaking and Book Signing Event Murfreesboro, TN Location being confirmed 10:00AM - 11:30AM I'm looking forward to being with readers in Murfreesboro, TN (about 30 minutes south of Nashville) for a morning of talking writing, Nashville history, and all things related to story. The presentation will be followed by a book signing. Feel free to bring your own … [Read more...]

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Plot is a Four-Letter Word

April 23, 2014 By Robin Lee Hatcher

The word "plot," for anyone who hasn't noticed, is a four-letter word. That's more or less how I feel about it. Writers who are more analytical thrive as they work out the plot before writing their books. But I am an intuitive writer. I create from my gut. I write to discover what will happen next just as my readers read to discover what will happen next. I don't know what will occur in chapter … [Read more...]

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Amish Circle Letters

April 16, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

Have you ever heard of a circle letter? In the Amish community a group of people will create a “circle.” This circle can be made up of family members or friends. Letters are written and put into a large envelope and sent around. When the envelope returns to you, your job is to remove your last letter, include a new one, and then send it on to the next person. My friend Irene, who grew up Amish, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: amish, amish book, faith, grief, plain people

Winner of the Inspired by Life…and Fiction Giveaway

April 15, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

Thanks to everyone who entered the Inspired by Life…and Fiction giveaway during the past week. We're so grateful you're all a part of the community here. We love sharing life with you! And now…for the winner of this giveaway, scroll down.   Cynthia, please let me hear from you quickly (I just sent you an email, so simply respond to that), and we'll coordinate getting your books to … [Read more...]

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