Two favorite things—books & salads

Two of my favorite things today…books & salads.

First, A fabulous new book on the craft of writing by our own Deb Raney!

Writing Cinematically truly is a “workshop-intensive-in-a-book that takes only an hour and a half to read, but will teach you to describe more visually and dynamically, revolutionizing the way you write. The book includes twelve lessons (plus a bonus) with numerous examples from well-published novelists, and prompts to help you apply each lesson to your own work in progress.”

Since Deb and I are writing critique partners, I had the pleasure of reading the book before publication, and I learned so much. You’ll no doubt recognize some of the authors Deb quotes. Because several are from this very blog. Love that she included us! (Thanks, again, Deb!)

If you’re a writer, I highly encourage you to check out Deb’s Writing Cinematically, which is based on a workshop Deb has taught for well over a decade. It’s only $2.99 and is available on Kindle Unlimited.

Next, salads!

Have you heard of Hungry Lady Salads?

My daughter Kelsey introduced me to the Hungry Lady herself Kathleen Ashmore, and Kathleen’s now famous Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing is an all-time FAVE!

Seriously, you must try this salad. It’s so delicious. And easy!

Click the image below to watch Kathleen make this salad on Rachael Ray…

If you love salads (or simply love to eat!), please consider making Kathleen’s Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing. You will love it!

Thank you to everyone for your prayers for Nashville following the horrific school shooting here last week. The grief was palpable, and still is. But never doubt that even in the middle of such heartrending and senseless loss, God is working and moving. He’s so faithful. So present. So compassionate. While I didn’t know the people who died, many close friends did, and the lives of those lost last week will certainly not be forgotten. Their love and influence live on.

Yesterday’s service at our church was a time of prayer for the families and a time to focus on what it means to grieve with the hope of Christ. The worship was anointed and the message equally uplifting and instructive. When you have time this week, I’d encourage you to watch or listen.

So tell me . . .

When it comes to books and salads, what’s a book or foodie site you’d like to share with me and our community today? I always appreciate your recommendations. But most of all, I appreciate you!

Much love from my corner of Nashville,

Tammy

You may look at this giveaway and think, “Really? A blending fork?”

But this little (or rather large) fork is an amazing kitchen tool that I use all the time. It’s especially fabulous for blending biscuit and pie dough. And brownies, too. So many uses! I first saw it on Collard Valley Cooks with Tammy, which is a Southern food lovers delight!

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Tamera Alexander

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Tamera Alexander is a USA Today bestselling novelist and one of today's most beloved authors of inspirational historical romance and women’s contemporary fiction. While being Gram Tam is her current favorite role, she’ll never turn down a stroll through an old cemetery or browsing through antique shops.

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