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Book Party!

May 18, 2023 By Karen Witemeyer

I just love book parties. Don't you? A chance for book nerds to get together and share their love of words and stories. So fun! If you enjoy Christian historical romance, I'd love to invite you to a book party happening Monday, May 22 on Facebook. Hosted by the lovely Kathleen Denly, this party will feature authors Carolyn Miller, Kim Vogel Sawyer, Joanna Barker, Cara Grandle, Stephenia H. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading, Social Media Tagged With: Book Party, Christian historical romance, giveaways

Celebrating Milestones

March 3, 2020 By Tamera Alexander

Celebrating milestones is important. And I'm celebrating three this week! #1 I recently finished editing the final galleys for my 17th book, Colors of Truth, a Carnton novel, which releases this summer (JULY 7). Galleys are the last time an author sees her book before it goes to print, and it was both fabulous and bittersweet to let go of this one.I realize that 17 books is by no means … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Writing Tagged With: Bible study, Carnton Novels, Colors of Truth, giveaways, Jesus and Women, Tamera Alexander, Tennessee History

First Line Frenzy—& GiveawayS!

August 6, 2019 By Tamera Alexander

I love reading first lines of novels. One of my favorite pastimes is pulling books off the shelf (or opening samples downloaded to my Kindle) and reading first lines of novels to see which ones pull me in the most. A phenomenal first line doesn't automatically guarantee a great read, of course. But it does mean the author has given thought as to how to capture—and keep—your interest! So … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: First Lines, giveaways, God Steps, novels, Tamera Alexander

10 Writing Tips for Staying Focused

October 17, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

Are you list lover? I am.  I recently made a list of 10 truths that I've revisited recently in my own writing career in regards to staying focused and to "finishing the book!" But these are truths that also apply to life in general. Which of these 10 tips resonate with you?   Disconnect…and be disciplined about it— So easy to say, so hard to do.In my early years of writing there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Christy Awards, Discipline, giveaways, Tips, writing

Let’s Party! (With Giveaways Galore!)

June 5, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

My oldest is graduating from high school this year. Where has the time gone!? Needless to say it's been a very busy few weeks not only in planning and preparing for his graduation party (which is this Sunday June 7th), but it's also been a busy time with going to graduation parties of all our friends who have graduating seniors. Many of these kids we've known since they were wearing diapers and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading Tagged With: giveaways, Hearts Made Whole, Jody Hedlund

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