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Lucy and Annabelle go to Zuppa Zuppa Soup Kitchen

February 25, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

Lucy and Annabelle go to Zuppa Zuppa Soup

Last Saturday, Lucy and Annabelle went to Zuppa Zuppa Soup Kitchen. The spring-like weather had all of us headed outside, and besides, Ann Harris, owner of Zuppa Zuppa, was introducing a soup in honor of Gracie Lee—Amazing Gracie Chicken and Dumplings!

A Gracie Lee favorite, for sure.

Since Zuppa Zuppa Soup Kitchen is one of the food trucks at the Yacht Club on College, I thought it would be perfect for Lucy and Annabelle. Casual. Outside. Pet friendly. Sounds good on paper, right?Continue Reading

Hold on—Ten Days until Book Release.

January 18, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner

Book launch news!

With ten days until book release, I have news to share and dates for you to keep in mind including how you can read the entire third chapter of my book in advance. With ten days until book release, be prepared. This is all I’m focused on. Continue Reading


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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