A cover—and pie recipe—reveal! I’m thrilled to share my next cover with you guys.
A Note Yet Unsung, the third Belmont Mansion novel, releases in January 2017. So what do you think?
Coming January 2017
Belle Meade novel #3
A master violinist trained in Vienna, Rebekah Carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the Maestro at the newly-formed Nashville Philharmonic. But women are “far too fragile and frail” for the rigors of an orchestra, and Rebekah’s hopes are swiftly dashed. Because the conductor—determined to leave his mark on the world of classical music—bows to public opinion. To make matters worse, Adelicia Acklen Cheatham, mistress of Belmont Mansion and Rebekah’s new employer, agrees with him.
Nationally-acclaimed conductor Nathaniel Tate Whitcomb is Nashville’s new orchestra leader. And despite a reluctant muse—and a strange buzzing and recurring pain in his head—he must finish composing his symphony before the grand opening of the city’s new opera hall. But far more pressing, he must finish it for the one who first inspired his love of music—his father, who is dying. But Tate’s ailment worsens. He knows Rebekah can help him finish his symphony. But how do you win back a woman’s trust when you’ve robbed her of her dream?
“As music moves us to tears yet makes our hearts soar, A Note Yet Unsung captures the splendor of classical music at a time when women’s hard-won strides in cultural issues changed not only world history—but the hearts of men.”
BTW, I’m thrilled with this cover. And would love to know your thoughts!
Thank you, Bethany House Publishers, for capturing my vision of this story and of Rebekah. Can’t wait to share Tate and Rebekah’s journey with you all…come January.
And now for a very “old” recipe!
Old-fashioned Chocolate Chess Pie
featured in To Wager Her Heart
(Belle Meade Plantation novel #3)
Southern comfort food is included in all my Southern novels, and I’m including a wonderful old pie recipe in the book I’m writing now, To Wager Her Heart, the third Belle Meade Plantation novel.
I had occasion to make this pie last week and was reminded again of how SUPER EASY and delicious it is. Gotta love “one bowl” pies. Or in this case, one pot.
Thanks, Rennie Henderson, who shared this recipe with me
when I was back in college (at Harding University)!
This pie recipe is older than my marriage—as are most chess pie recipes. Reason being, chess pies have been around for a very long time due to their simple ingredients and preparation.
Do you have a one-bowl or one-pie pie you love?
If you do, please share. Because pie is my favorite—along with doughnuts, cakes, cookies, ice creams, DOTS, Peanut M&Ms, and Raisinets, just to name a few. #willpower #thinkingofyouPJ : )
Blessings on your Tuesday, friends.
Tammy
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I think I’ve gushed over your cover but just in case, I LOVE it! But of course, I’m gonna love what’s inside even more! Can’t wait to spend an afternoon devouring it! 😉
How have I not known you went to Harding? My girl has friends there and, of course, they play Ouachita in sports. Too fun.
That pie looks scrumptious. And I just love old recipe cards like that. Recipes printed from the computer are easier to read but sure don’t have the character, love, and sweet memories that those do!
I love these old recipe cards, too, Linda, and slip them into plastic sleeves to help preserve them. This one’s definitely well loved! And yep, I graduated from Harding a few eons ago. Grateful for my years there, and the friendships made that are still going strong.
And “an afternoon” devouring it?? Don’t make me come over there.
Beautiful cover, Tammy. It’s gorgeous with the symphony hall/opera house. Love it! I’ll have to try that chocolate chess pie recipe. I’ve never been a big fan of chess pie, but then, I’ve never seen a chocolate version. Everything’s better with chocolate. 🙂
Amen to the chocolate comment! And thanks for the cover love, Karen!
Your new cover is beautiful, Tammy. I envy you. I hated my newest cover from Bethany and they did alter it slightly after I complained, but I’m still not overjoyed with it. You’ll have to give me some hints about how to get covers you like.
Well, Lynn, I’ve had several moments of “not overjoyed” about my covers in recent years (Steve calls them “unlucky covers” (LOL, not!). Only one is actually “cringe worthy” for me—well, two perhaps. I’ve had to learn to hold my “cover dreams” loosely, as some say, when it comes to design, and to realize that covers are subjective.
The cover I dislike most is A Beauty So Rare. Eleanor, the heroine, would NEVER have worn pink, nor would anyone be wearing pink right after the Civil War. Sigh… BUT!! Plenty of readers have told me they picked the book because of that cover. So, there you go. Also, Francine Rivers gave me the greatest tagline that we put on the back of the book… “Pink is not what Eleanor Braddock ordered, but maybe it would soften the tempered steel of a woman who came through a war and still had one to fight.” That pink cover cost me a couple of extra months in rewrite to “write” that pink monstrosity into the story, LOL, but in the end…the story was stronger for it, I think. And the process was very cathartic. Because Eleanor ended up hating that stupid dress almost as much I did. ; )
I can’t wait to see YOUR newest cover. Who knows, I may love it!
This cover is amazing! I wanted to read this book just by looking at it. As a musician I love to see authors write about something I love so much. I can’t believe I have to wait until January 🙁
My mother taught me everything about the kitchen, cooking, baking, canning etc. and I have a love for creating delicious things. I love looking through my mom’s recipes, there are so many that she got from her family as well as my dad’s. We had to start rewriting some as they were falling apart. Cooking is fun, but my real love is baking, I can’t wait to try this pie recipe out. Thank you for your amazing books, I really enjoy reading them.
Baking is my fav too, Katie. And I love that your mom taught you so much. Precious memories and gifts that will last a lifetime. And beyond! Cherish those well loved recipe cards. And thanks for the kind words about my books. I appreciate you taking these journeys with me. And you being a musician… I especially hope you enjoy all the music history in A Note Yet Unsung! I LOVED researching it all and listening to countless hours of Mozart, Beethoven, and the rest.
I don’t think I’m usually influenced too much by covers — but your books have been an exception! The first one I read was A LASTING IMPRESSION, and I think the cover was one of the factors that drew me to it. I’m so glad, because I have loved your Belmont and Belle Meade stories. This new cover is another lovely one — but I’m sure that what is inside is even better! Can’t wait to read it!
I didn’t know you had Arkansas connections. I grew up in and spent most of my life in Texarkana, Arkansas, but have lived the last 12 years in Missouri.
I’ve never had chocolate chess pie but think I might just have to try this. Here is a recipe for a very simple, very good one bowl pie:
JAPANESE PIE
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup pecans
2 eggs, well-beaten
1 scant cup sugar
1 stick margarine or butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix melted margarine, sugar, and eggs in bowl. Add other ingredients and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.
Thank you, Pam, for your kind words, friend! I’ve saved that recipe! YUM! Can’t wait to make it. I’ll be sure to post on FB when I do. Thanks so much for sharing. Loved my years in Arkansas. And my SIL and her family live in Kennett, MO. Cute little town in the boot heel. You know it?
I’ve heard of Kennett but don’t think I’ve ever been there. I’m about 150 miles north of there, in a little town called Potosi, a little over an hour from St. Louis.
I love the cover. I must read the first two before January! I’ve read so many of your books and love each one.
Thanks for the recipe….
Blessings,
Marguerite
Thanks, Marguerite! And REreading! Asking the Lord to give you extra stars in that crown! ; )
Hi Tamera,
The cover is gorgeous. I would buy the book just for the cover 🙂 The brief synopsis sounds intriguing. I’m looking forward to it.
What a beautiful cover! And a story with classical music! That’s awesome. I am looking forward to it 🙂
I am German. It’s interesting to read your recipes. They are different from my German recipes. But I agree with you. The best recipes are the ones you tasted somewhere and wrote them down. I have a book full of such recipes.
Blessings
This is another beautiful cover. I loved the previous books in both the Belmont and Belle Meade series. This line struck me from the book blurb: “women are “far too fragile and frail” for the rigors of an orchestra,” One thing that is so great about reading historical novels is we are reminded that the world wasn’t always as we know it now. It would never even occur to me to think like this line I quoted. Our generation of women have been told practically since birth that we can do anything, and be anything, we want. I’m looking forward to A Note Yet Unsung. Your books are always well worth waiting for.
Your cover is just beautiful, Tammy!!! Can’t wait to read the book. Pie?? Did someone say pie? I love pie. It’s my go-to comfort food. My favorite? Coconut Cream with mile-high meringue. Now I might just have to bake tonight!
Tamera, this cover is gorgeous! I actually do public relations for a symphony orchestra, and I am so excited to read your book and catch a glimpse of my world from that era. I find it interesting that woman were once considered “too fragile” to play in an orchestra, since about 45 percent of my orchestra is composed of women, including the concertmaster! We recently performed Scheherazade, and the concertmaster’s role is to perform the violin parts representing Scheherazade, which is perfect for our female concertmaster. I saw a performance featuring a male concertmaster, and it just wasn’t the same!
BTW, I’ve loved your Belmont Mansion and Belle Meade Plantation books, and I actually just re-read To Whisper Her Name, as I was recommending it on my blog (http://inkspirationalmessages.com/my-mustreads/) for the Top Ten Books I’ve read this year. Thank you for sharing your blessings!
Gorgeous cover! Cannot wait until January. Although that will be the perfect time for warm pie and a great book!
Love everything about the cover!Very fitting. Of course I’m drawn to the red hair :). Is it Kelsey’s?
I love the chocolate chess pie! Do you have the recipe for Impossible Coconut Pie? It’s yummy but we’re lovers of coconut. So simple and makes it’s own crust.
4 eggs beaten
1 3/4 cup sugar
pinch of salt
2 cups milk
1/2 stick butter melted
1/2 cup Bisquick
1 1/2 cup coconut
Beat eggs, add sugar, salt and then remaining ingredients stirring in coconut last.
Spray 10 inch pie plate with no-stick cooking spray and pour in mix.
Bake at 350° for 50 min.
Enjoy!