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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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Shout Out to the Ladies of Pinnacle Book Club!

March 29, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner

book club

Hey, hey! Today I’m giving an appreciative shout out to the Ladies of Pinnacle Book Club. Talking with book clubs is a humongous honor for me— one that will never get old as long as I live. I’ve attended about 45 in person and a few more via FaceTime / Skype. Yes, I’m introducing Gracie Lee to the world one book club at a time. LOL that’s okay by me!

Millions of Americans are book club members. So, there are millions I have my eye on. Including Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club. (See what I did there?) Continue Reading

Ladies of the Club!

September 26, 2018 By Talya Tate Boerner

Last week, I was invited to join the Ladies of the Club book club to talk about The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee. Having a book club select my book AND being invited to attend is one of the best things about being an author!

Oh my word, what a fantastic event.

Ladies of the Club
If we were living in 1918 rather than 2018, this event would be reported in the society pages of the Daily Arkansas Gazette. You know what I mean? There was a time when everything social was printed in the newspaper.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 (2025)

Recent Ramblings:

  • Sunday Letter: September 6, 2026
  • Why a Rainy Day Is the Best Time to Visit a Botanical Garden
  • Happy Birthday, Theo Gruene!
  • Sunday Letter~ 05.17.26
  • Sunday Letter: 03.29.26

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