Happy 2025! The authors of Inspired by Life…and Fiction are offering a new weekly post featuring some of our favorite things. We hope you enjoy getting to know a little more about us—and we’d love to hear your answers to these “favorites” questions in the comments below.
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving. I love the food, the togetherness, the focus on gratitude—and that the craziness of Christmas is not yet upon us! Plus, the weather is usually still fall-ish, and fall is by far my favorite season. Here’s a quick Instagram video recap of our 2024 Thanksgiving courtesy of my daughter Kelsey… Gracious, I love these people.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hilton Head Island. I love HHI. My family has been going there for years. While I’m not a summer beach person (I’m a shade worshipper all the way), give me a long walk on a beach on a mild winter day with a hoodie and scarf—and maybe a hot caramel latte—and I’m in heaven. The crashing of the waves, the salty air, the vastness of God’s creation, then back to the condo for games or a movie—or just to watch the sunset—and I’m a happy girl. Oh, and don’t forget the yummy seafood!
Favorite Dessert: Currently? (Because there are many…) Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Be still my heart. This is the best chocolate cake EVER. I’m serious. This checks all the boxes and is so easy. And the espresso powder takes it absolutely over the top! Recipe HERE.
Tamera blogs every first and third Tuesday at Inspired by Life . . . and Fiction, a group blog she shares with a wonderful community of authors. If you'd like to join the conversation on this post, Tamera would love to see you there!