Things my mother taught me

In honor of Mother's Day this Sunday, I'm remembering things my mother taught me... Join me at Writes of Passage today and share what your mother has taught you!

Below, my beautiful mom, June Gattis, circa 1952...

Ready to vote for the best historical cover?

Hey friends! I'm honored to share that To Whisper Her Name is up for Best Historical Cover in the Cover Cafe Contest. But there are some other beautiful covers too, and authors you'll recognize! Check them out and vote for your fav!

Vote for your favorite historical cover

The 2012 Cover Contest is open for voting May 2 - 28, 2013

If you're voting for To Whisper Her Name, thank you!!

I think Zondervan and the design team listed below did a fabulous job. 

Special thanks to:

Artist/Cover Design: Michelle Lenger

Cover Photography: Mike Heath/Magnus Creative

Interior Cover Design: Sarah Johnson 

I love how they included a cameo of Olivia on the title page... 

Winner of the Novel Lovers Giveaway!

♥ ♥ CONGRATULATIONS ♥ ♥ to...

Brenda Sweeney, winner of the Novel Lovers Giveaway! An email has been sent to Brenda, and as soon as she replies with her address, the twelve autographed novels will begin winging their way to her home. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU who participated!

A hearty congrats, again, to Brenda! (If you know her, maybe she'll share!)

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If you're buying this for yourself––or are gifting the book to a friend––just drop me a SASE, and I'll send you a personally signed bookplate plus a bookmark.

Send your SASE to the following address, listing to whom you'd like your copy of To Whisper Her Name (or any of my books) signed:

Tamera Alexander
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P.O. Box 871
Brentwood, TN 37024

Indicate if it's for To Whisper Her Name, and I'll also include the recipe for Belle Meade Plantation Carrot Cake. Oh so good!

Letting Go by Melanie Kay Park Wright

We said goodbye this past weekend to a loving, beautiful, and gracious woman and sister in Christ. Melanie Wright lived her life for Jesus and today truly was a celebration. She faced her battle with breast cancer with such courage and trust in Christ. 

We started the service by singing Shout to the Lord, and I'm certain I heard heaven joining in. Then later, when we sang When Peace Like a River, Melanie's husband David stood immediately, and my heart just about broke even as it soared seeing his faith in action, trusting in the midst of such pain and loss.

It's so very hard to see someone so young (only 48) leave this world. I know God's timing is perfect. But even knowing that and trusting Him, it sometimes feels too soon, doesn't it? Prayers for David and their kids are so appreciated.

Melanie wrote some beautiful thoughts on life...

 I look forward to seeing Melanie again, once I'm Home.

Blessings on your day, friends.

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Have you signed up for the Novel Lovers Giveaway yet? Twelve (print) novels by 12 bestselling Christian authors. Talk about being set for summer reading! Have you read any of these yet?

Win 5 Fabulous Christian Fiction Novels

Hey friends! I've finished a few more novels (all wonderful), but my shelves are overfull and I'm committed to passing these lovely tomes on to a good home. So, here's where you come in! If you're interested in winning these, just enter via the contest box below. If you already LIKE my Facebook Page, no worries, just click the box and continue. There are extra chances to win (you'll see once you click) but they're not mandatory.

Best wishes and thanks for sharing my love of story. And for letting me share my stories with you!

~ Tammy

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Banana Bread that almost makes itself

I made the most delicious Banana Bread late last night. The overripe bananas were sitting there on the counter, and before I knew it, the ingredients were in the bowl. And this morning, it's even better!

Want the recipe? It's from Christy Jordan's Southern Plate, and you can find it here. So easy! Just toss it all in and mix.

When's the last time you've made Banana Bread? I tossed some mini chocolate chips into one of my loaves. Mmmm...

Blessings on your Tuesday! And don't forget to enter the Novel Lovers Giveaway! Twelve bestselling novels could be yours.

It happened in Paris...

It happened in Paris... What happened, you ask? Find out at Writes of Passage this morning. Here's a hint: Do you like cemeteries? : )

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I'm grateful for the opportunity to write novels for a living. But the best part about writing is sharing these journeys with you. 

So…

Thanks for reading!

Happy Easter!

Hey friends, hope you have a blessed Easter...

"'Then the angel spoke to the women. "Don't be afraid!" he said. I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, 

just as he said would happen." Matthew 28:5,6

"He isn't here! He is risen!"

Praising God, along with you, for the risen Christ!

And they waited…

As the disciples and other believers met together after Jesus was crucified, his body sealed up in the tomb, and as one night passed, then another, do you think they had any idea what awaited the next morning? I don't think they did either.

Just like we can't imagine what God has in store for us. His grace and mercy is beyond imagining. But one day.... One day we'll see him with our own eyes and the dawn will come like never before. What a day that will be.

Blessings on this day before Easter! As we, too, wait...