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Gene, Everywhere: Virtual Book Launch Party!

February 20, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

SAVE THE DATE because you’re invited to my Gene, Everywhere Virtual Book Launch Party!

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WHAT? A book launch party held online means there’s no reason not to “attend”. You can wear your most comfy clothes and participate from your couch with favorite beverage in hand.
WHEN? March 9, 2020, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. CST.
WHY? Because—it’s time! We had a virtual party in 2016 for the release of The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee and it was so much fun. A second book is no less worthy of celebration. Actually, a second book may be more worthy because I am crazy enough to jump back in. LOL.
WHO? You. Me. Everyone. Invite your friends!
WHERE? On Facebook. So, yes being on Facebook is really the only requirement.
HOW? Click HERE to join the Facebook party. Easy. Free. Fun.

There will be 12 cool prizes up for grabs!

What? You’ve never joined a virtual party (or you’ve slept since the last one)? Keep reading for all the details…

Sunday Letter: 02.16.2020

February 16, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Good morning Sunday Letter friends. I’m a little under the weather, so this is more of a Sunday note, like the ones you passed in the hallway at school, jotted down at the end of class, slipped into your friend’s hand before library. A do-you-want-to-get-a-hamburger-after-school-at-the-Yellow-Jacket-Cafe-sort of thing.

Today’s Sunday Letter includes a giveaway so I didn’t want to skip it altogether. I intended to do this giveaway for Valentine’s Day but as you can see, I’m late.

Good thing it’s never too late to win a book. Right?

Pocket Change Giveaway!

Pocket Change is a delightful whodunit steeped in southern charm. And it’s definitely a sweet read for the month of romance. Classified as cozy mystery / romance suspense / Christian mystery—I gotta tell you I don’t read many books that fall into any of these categories. But what a fun change of pace this book was for me!

Yes, I am a huge fan of Debbie Archer, the author and person. She’s an Arkansas gal (from Walnut Ridge) with a sense of humor and a way with words. I met her several years ago at one of the Hemingway-Pfeiffer writing retreats I attended in Piggott, Arkansas. Debbie is one of those people you feel like you’ve known forever the minute you meet her.

And, she was the first person to lay her eyes on my Gene, Everywhere manuscript!

This is your chance to win a signed copy of her debut novel and support another Arkansas author. Giveaway ends 2/23 and there are lots of ways to enter.

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Valentine’s Day Crud

So yeah, I woke up on Valentine’s Day with the crud. You know, a sore throat and swollen glands. My head feels like it is underwater. I think it’s just a cold, but it’s so strange how you can go to sleep one night feeling perfectly fine and wake up feeling crummy.

Crummy enough to eat plain ole’ Campbell’s chicken noodle soup from a can.

I think of all those people quarantined on a cruise ship in Yokohama Bay, and I’m grateful to be home with a can of soup.

By the way, I’ve been to Yokohama Bay. Back in college. A million years ago.

Goodreads Giveaway

Speaking of giveaways, there’s a giveaway on Goodreads for an ebook copy of Gene, Everywhere. I would love if you would enter.

The more who enter, the more who will see my new book. Thanks in advance!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Gene, Everywhere

by Talya Tate Boerner

Giveaway ends March 01, 2020.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter Giveaway

NyQuil Fog

I should have put this disclaimer at the beginning of this Sunday “note”. I took a dose of NyQuil at 3:00 a.m. because a) I couldn’t breathe, b) I couldn’t sleep, c) my head was pounding, d) all of the above. So yes, I apologize for such a lame letter. But I do love me some NyQuil for those time when relief won’t come and I want to knock myself over the head and get some shut eye.

With respect to The Bat—Momma is still home on the farm so I have nothing to report from her. But her college roommate is visiting her for a week, so you can bet there will be Mississippi County shenanigans to report later.

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

My new Jord Watch (review + giveaway!)

January 10, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner

(Disclosure: I’m collaborating with Jord Watch. I received product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.)

Funny How Things Work Out

Just as I was thinking about the new year and goals to make the best use of my time, Jord Watch contacted me about doing a review in exchange for a watch. No kidding. One of the time-saving strategies I’d decided to implement during 2019 was to begin wearing a watch again. A few years ago, I stopped because I could easily check the time with a quick glance to my iPhone. Here’s my problem with that plan (and I bet many of you have the same issue). A quick check of the time led to reading Twitter notifications, scrolling through Facebook posts, and commenting on my Instagram feed. And while I’m at it, I might as well check my emails…

You see where this is going.

Not wearing a watch literally caused me to lose time!

Yes, several watches rest in the bottom of my jewelry box with dead batteries and styles that don’t seem to speak to me today. The truth is I’ve been eyeing Jord watches for a while now on Instagram (#Jordwatch). I am drawn to the oversized faces and unique wooden bands.

Like I said, it’s funny how things work out.

Oh, January

Something you may not realize… January is an important month for me as a writer and author. January marks the SEVEN YEAR anniversary of my blog, Grace Grits and Gardening, and the THREE YEAR birthday of my novel, The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee.

A celebration is in order. Don’t you think?

In collaboration with Jord (pronounced Yode, like Yoda without the a), I’m hosting a Book-Blog Birthday Giveaway with one $100 e-gift winner. If you win, you’ll receive $100 off the Jord watch of your choosing! (Watch prices start at $139.)

A few things to note:

Jord is Danish for Earth. This makes my nature-loving, wordsmith heart happy.
The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri. That’s practically local for me!
Most backplates can be engraved, and many styles are customizable with mix and match faces and wood.
Watches come with free worldwide shipping, a 1-year warranty, and hassle-free return/exchange policy.
Watches are splash-proof (but don’t submerse them for prolonged periods).
Self-winding (yay— no battery!)
Sapphire glass is second only to diamond in hardness and scratch resistance.
Bands are crafted from a variety of sustainable wood including acacia, bamboo, olive, purpleheart, and more. Sounds almost magical, doesn’t it?

My Jord

The watch I’m wearing is Frankie Zebrawood & Champagne which retails for $189.00. The slim profile and oversized face is perfect for my preferred minimalist jewelry style.

Hello? Isn’t she a cool timepiece! I’m impressed with the craftsmanship and style.

ENTER TODAY!

It will only take you a few seconds to enter my Book-Blog Birthday Giveaway. You might be the lucky winner! If you are, you’ll win a $100 e-gift code to use toward purchasing the Jord watch of your choice. Every entrant will receive a 10% off code. There’s no reason not to enter!

✔✔✔ CLICK HERE and complete the quick form.

THANK YOU for being part of my Grace Grits and Gardening family and helping me celebrate! When I crafted my first blog post in 2012, I had no idea where writing might lead me. Although I can’t predict what 2019 will bring, I’m expecting great things and plan to make every second count.