Short Bio:
Tamera Alexander is a bestselling novelist whose works have been awarded and nominated for numerous honors, including the Christy Award, the RITA Award, and the Carol Award. After seventeen years in Colorado, Tamera and her husband have returned to their native South and live in Nashville, Tennessee, where they enjoy spending time with their two grown children, and a ten pound silky terrier named Jack.
Detailed Bio:
Tamera Alexander is the best-selling author of Rekindled, Revealed and Remembered, the critically acclaimed Fountain Creek Chronicles historical series with Bethany House Publishers. Her second historical series, Timber Ridge Reflections (From a Distance, Beyond This Moment, and Within My Heart) continue her signature style of deeply drawn characters, thought-provoking plots, and poignant prose which has earned her devoted readers—and multiple industry awards.
These awards include the 2009 and 2008 Christy Award for Excellence in Christian Fiction, the 2010 and 2007 RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance, the 2010 and 2007 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the 2010 HOLT Medallion, the 2007 Bookseller’s Best Award, the 2007 National Reader's Choice Award, and Library Journal’s Top Christian Fiction for 2006, among others.
From a Distance, part of Tamera's second historical trilogy (Timber Ridge Reflections) was the 2009 Christy Award Winner for Best Historical Romance. This three-part series focuses on “women firsts,” women who were first in their fields and who helped pave the way for their modern-day contemporaries. These stories are close to Tamera's heart because they capture the essence of what it means to give God your dreams and then hold on for the journey ahead. Beyond This Moment, the second novel in the series, was a 2010 Christy finalist and debuted on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists. Within My Heart, the final and eagerly-awaited conclusion to the Timber Ridge Reflections series, also debuted as a bestseller. Read a personal note from Tamera about this book's release.
Tamera's book, The Inheritance, won the 2010 RITA Award for Best Inspirational Romance and debuted on the April 2009 CBA Bestseller List. It was the first historical for the WOMEN OF FAITH fiction line (Thomas Nelson). The Inheritance, a stand alone novel, is set in Colorado 1877 and was also a finalist for the 2010 Christy Award.
Tamera's newest novel releases this month (October 2011) and is entitled A Lasting Impression. It's the first of a brand new three-book Southern historical series, and the first two chapters are available for review. She's at work on her ninth novel which will release in fall 2012.
After living in Colorado for seventeen years, Tamera has returned to her Southern roots. She and her husband now make their home in Nashville, Tennessee, along with Tamera's father, Doug, and with their two adult children who live near by. And don't forget Jack, their precious--and precocious--silky terrier.
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Each book within Tamera's series are "standalone novels." Meaning that even though the characters in one story may populate another, each book is a complete and satisfying read. The stories can be read "out of order" and still be enjoyed.
BELMONT MANSION NOVELS
A LASTING IMPRESSION (a Belmont Mansion Novel, 1 of 3)
Debuted on CBA and ECPA Bestseller Lists
Based on the real history surrounding the Belmont Mansion in Nashville, TN
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Acclaim for A Lasting Impression
Press Release
Download the Discussion Guide
FOUNTAIN CREEK CHRONICLES NOVELS
REKINDLED (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 1)
Library Journal Starred Review 2006
2007 Double RITA Finalist for Best First Book and Best Inspirational Romance
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Acclaim for Rekindled
Press Release
Download the Discussion Guide
REVEALED (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 2)
2007 RITA Award Winner for Best Inspirational Romance
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Acclaim for Revealed
Press Release
Interview with Cover Model
REMEMBERED (Fountain Creek Chronicles, Book 3)
2008 Christy Award Winner for Best Romance
Fountain Creek Chronicles, Books 1-3
(Rekindled, Revealed, and Remembered in one hardback volume)
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TIMBER RIDGE REFLECTIONS NOVELS
FROM A DISTANCE (Timber Ridge Reflections, Book 1)
2009 Christy Award Winner for Best Historical Romance
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BEYOND THIS MOMENT (Timber Ridge Reflections, Book 2)
CBA and ECPA Bestseller
2010 Christy Finalist for Best Historical Romance
Buy This Book
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Read the Press Release
Read Q&A on Beyond This Moment
WITHIN MY HEART (Timber Ridge Reflections, Book 3)
ECPA Bestseller
2011 Christy Award Finalist for Best Historical Romance
2011 RITA Award Finalist for Best Inspirational Romance
2011 Booksellers Best Award Winner
2011 Golden Quill Award Winner
"Break out the tissue box for this one! Book three in the Timber Ridge Reflections series is an entertaining romance that will warm your heart and stir your faith. Without being preachy, Alexander guides readers to the foot of the Cross. The reminder that life holds no guarantee on happiness, but we must continue to keep our hearts open and trust God will resonate with readers." -- Romantic Times, 4 star review
STANDALONE NOVELS - WOMEN OF FAITH FICTION
THE INHERITANCE- Women of Faith Fiction
CBA and ECPA Bestseller
2010 Christy Finalist for Best Historical Romance
2010 RITA Award Winner for Best Inspirational Romance
Check out Tamera's Recent and Upcoming Releases
Tamera's Author Photos
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Tamera's Memberships & Associations
Natasha Kern Literary Agency
Natasha Kern, Tameras's Agent
Bethany House Publishers
(Rekindled, Revealed, Remembered, From a Distance, Beyond This Moment, and Within My Heart)
Brett Benson, Public Relations Director, Bethany House Publishers
Carra Carr, Marketing Specialist, Bethany House Publishers
Noelle Busse, Marketing Specialist, Bethany House Publishers
Thomas Nelson Publishers
(The Inheritance)
Jennifer Deshler, Director of Marketing, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Women of Faith Fiction
Writes of Passage
Historical "group blog" with five other historical writers--Robin Lee Hatcher, Judith Miller, Kim Vogel Sawyer, Tracie Peterson, and Cathy Marie Hake
American Christian Fiction Writers
Faith, Hope and Love (Inspirational Chapter of Romance Writers of America)
