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Gracie Lee and Eudora Welty ~ common connections…

January 26, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

Gracie Lee and the Eudora Welty Connection

The protagonist of my book, Gracie Lee Eudora Abbott, has an obvious connection with Eudora Welty. But there are not so obvious connections, too, that you will begin to understand as you read The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee.

Eudora Welty is one of my favorite American writers. Just before Christmas when I wrote about the setting for my novel, I quoted Welty who said, “One place understood helps us understand all places better.” Welty wrote about the South, always creating a strong sense of place in her writing. And y’all know I love the South:)Continue Reading

I’m with Gracie Lee T-shirt! (and other book news)

January 25, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

I'm with Gracie Lee

Yesterday on Facebook, I showed you my cute I’m with Gracie Lee t-shirt. Thanks to my blogger friend, Amanda Farris, you, too, can have your own Gracie Lee t-shirt.

There are two styles. Both are super soft and comfy and ideal for wearing while reading, hint, hint. Supplies are limited, so if you want one, order asap. (This is not a sales ploy. Promise.)

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One Book, New Book. Take my Accidental Survey!

January 20, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

take my accidental survey!

You know all those silly games we play on Facebook? Like what color is your animal spirit and what tree would you be if you could be a tree? Well, I have a game for you to kick off this hump day. My One Book, New Book Accidental Survey is fun with multiple choice questions and no right or wrong answers except for Number 6. (If you’ve been paying super close attention, you’ll know without consulting the Googler. Otherwise, the correct answer rhymes with Sonora Sheltie.)

Ready?

Set.

There’s no purpose, no ulterior motive, no government monitoring, no prizes, no nothing. Just something fun to do.

Go!

Create your own user feedback survey

 

Thanks!

Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.

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Musical Pairing:
B-52s, Love Shack

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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: 11.23.25
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  • Sunday Letter: November 9, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: Oct 26, 2025
  • Sunday Letter: Oct 5, 2025

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