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2nd Edition: Gracie Lee reimagined!

February 12, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee

Back when I introduced you to One Mississippi Press, I let you in on the news that I have my rights back for The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee. And I compared it to rediscovering a misplaced treasure.

Oh my heart. This process has been like creating something I loved, loaning it to someone else, and finally holding it in my hands again. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been polishing Gracie Lee, making her shine even brighter than before.

I hope you’ll agree.

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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

February 11, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Chicken and Dumplings

I can’t think of Mammaw Ruby (my grandmother on Daddy’s side) without thinking of chicken and dumplings. Hers were the best! She made a huge pot full for every family gathering.

While I don’t pretend mine are anywhere as good as hers, they are pretty dang delicious. Today I’m sharing my recipe (which is based on her recipe which came from the original Bisquick box).Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: 02.09.2020

February 9, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Hello Sunday Letter friends,

Is it windy at your house? Here in Fayetteville, we are about to be blown away.

It was windy yesterday too. I think the wind made the past week fly by more quickly.Continue Reading

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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  • Sunday Letter: 03.29.26
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  • Our Garden Mission Statement
  • Goodbye, 2025. Hello, 2026.
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