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Pairings by Jann Alexander include creativity, inspiration, books, writing, photography, art, history, travel, Texas life, lore and more

Where Old Typewriters Go to Die

May 282 min read

Where Old Typewriters Go to Die

Crowded out by more robust tools, typewriters have vanished from our desks. But not our back yards.

How To Celebrate The Holidays Like A Texan

Dec 26, 20231 min read

How To Celebrate The Holidays Like A Texan

Looking for some unique new traditions? Here are seven ways to celebrate Christmas Texas-Style, like they do in Austin, Texas.

Location, Location, Location

Feb 24, 20203 min read

Location, Location, Location

There’s a saying in real estate, that it’s all about location. Location. Location. Location. It’s just as true in writing historical novels.

Commentary on Cranes and Their Creations

Dec 3, 20152 min read

Commentary on Cranes and Their Creations

In 2008, as today, the building cranes loomed everywhere in Austin, giving us an unusual skyline and giving me my Vanishing Austin series.

Overpowered and Overtowered?

Jun 7, 20151 min read

Overpowered and Overtowered?

All Lit Up: The ever-vivid Frost Tower is a Texas banking icon and a nighttime beacon, standing tall over Austin's Warehouse District.

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