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a glorious spring-like day

February 3, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

a glorious, spring-like day

Sunday was a glorious spring-like day. And all the plants went out to play.

Which plants?

The plants that have been hanging out in our garage, and on our kitchen countertops and windowsills. They’ve begun to look a little peaked as of late.

all the plants went out to play

I took them to the back porch to get a bit of fresh air and sunshine. I swear, I heard them sigh as they spread fronds and unfurled leaves. Seriously, the whole day was like a daydream.Continue Reading

Gene, Everywhere COVER REVEAL!

January 30, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

GENE, EVERYWHERE

Oh my goodness! Today is Gene, Everywhere cover reveal day. If books were babies, this would be the gender reveal party— minus the balloons and cake. Of course, if you have balloons and cake, please, please, break them out.

?

I was planning to do my cover reveal next week, but I couldn’t wait another day. See? Now that I’m the boss of my book, I can change plans on the fly.

Plus, we aren’t getting any younger. And March 10 is getting closer and closer.

March 10 is my official release date, y’all!

Let’s rip off the paper, shall we?

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One Mississippi Press

January 28, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

One Mississippi Press

You may have heard, I recently started my own publishing company—One Mississippi Press.

Several things led to this decision, but it all boils down to patience and control. Evidently I’m lacking in the former and want more of the latter. Ha.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)

Recent Ramblings:

  • Sunday Letter: 03.29.26
  • Sunday Letter: February 22, 2026
  • Our Garden Mission Statement
  • Goodbye, 2025. Hello, 2026.
  • Sunday Letter: 11.23.25

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