Tamera Alexander's Blog, page 37

"Baby-It's-Cold-Outside-but-I'm-not" Chili

SURPRISE! I'm not posting about sweets today. Instead, I'm sharing a staple meal in the Alexander household and something that you will always find in our refrigerator. And it's especially good on those cold, gray days of winter. Or if it's warm and sunshiny where you are, well, it's really good there too. And it's got some good history to it too! 

For the rest of this post, I invited you to 

Are we connected on Facebook?

I've had some great discussions with readers this week on Facebook. If you're on FB, I'd love to connect with you there too. 





We've been chatting about books (duh), publishing, e-publishing, movies, food, favorite things… You name it. I often post offers for free books and giveaways there. And share links for lots of free ebooks, too.




If we're not already connected there, why not? : )

The Awe Factor of God

If you haven't seen this, take three minutes and be reminded of how awesome our God is and that he's fully capable of handling anything that happens to you today. Or ever!




If you haven't read Francis Chan's book Crazy Love, I highly recommend it.

Read a sample of Crazy Love, and share a comment about how the video impacted you. For me, it reminded me once again of God's immense creativity,

Women and the War: Tennessee Secession

Tonight there's a PBS special on entitled Women and the War: Tennessee Secession, and when the ad for it came on the other night, they showed glimpses of the Belmont Mansion, the setting for A Lasting Impression. 

I'll be watching tonight and––if you're a history lover––you might be interested in it too...






In my area (Nashville), it's on Channel 8, but check your local listings for the

The Belmont Mansion Novels page

If you've read A Lasting Impression, you may be interested (or not, depending on your mood...grin) in seeing some of the pieces of art that Adelicia Acklen, the mistress of the Belmont Mansion, really owned, and that I included in the storyline of this novel.



If you are, visit The Belmont Mansion Novels page on my website, and you'll see the five statues Adelicia bought while on her grand

Downfall Trailer

Check out the book (and trailer) for Terri Blackstock's upcoming release. Enjoy!






And there's a special price for the Downfall ebook if you buy it before the print edition releases! I've already bought mine. Just sayin'...

So tell me, do you like book trailers? Not like them? Or do you feel strongly both ways. ??  : )

Everybody gets Nobody for free

Creston Mapes's acclaimed book Nobody is FREE now on Kindle. Grab it quick and pass on the link to friends you think might enjoy it!

Read the first chapter, if you want.

Then download the full ebook for free!

Are you a widow?

Are you a widow? Or do you know one? If so, please check this wonderful new site that good friend and writer Gayle Roper, a widow herself, just unveiled. It's such a blessing...



The Widow's Journey

Favorite Romance Moments

I started to chat about the history of Valentine's Day today, because, well...hello! Then I actually read up on the history of Valentine's Day. And well...it's kind of depressing (saints being slain, martyrs, etc...). At least it sounds a tad depressing when I'm writing this post late Monday night/early Tuesday morning after a FULL day of writing. And quite frankly, I'd rather talk chocolate

Deadline helpers... Cake Mix Cookies

Okay, so you're wanting a cookie. And not just any cookie. But a homemade, warm from the oven, melt in your mouth, dunk it in your own glass of milk cookie. But you don't have time for the traditional cookie recipe.



The solution: Cake Mix Cookies!



I learned this recipe years ago and am guessing many of you know it too. These cookies are delicious, and are mixed and ready to scoop in three