Hollywood Nobody Continues

FINDING HOLLYWOOD NOBODY by Lisa Samson is the second book in the Hollywood Nobody series. We follow Scotty as she travels to yet another movie set, makes new friends, and yearns to have the secrets of her past put to rest so she can live a normal life.

Continuing in its unique blog/diary writing style, FHN is a great teen novel. Though I have a hard time reading a book with this form of pacing, I once again found myself being able to move pass the method of writing and enjoy the quirkiness of the characters Lisa Samson has created.

FHD answers some questions from book one, and though some of it is predictable, that doesn’t diminish the enjoyment of the story. The HN series has grown on me. Though I have had to read book one and two for review purposes for a blog tour, I know I would now pick up book three, even if it wasn’t required reading. Good job, Lisa.♥

ABANDONED IDENTITY - Available now!

My second release, ABANDONED IDENTITY is now available on my website.
Though the official release is at the end of the month, I have ABANDONED IDENTITY available now. Take a peek at the first chapter and get a glimpse of the story.

Make sure and read what M.L. Tyndall has to say about ABANDONED IDENTITY.

A corporate clash.
A complicated romance.
A shocking secret.
A dangerous journey.

Jennifer Patterson and Harrison Lynch don’t see eye-to-eye. Since the day corporate brought him in to fill the job that should have been hers, they’ve been at odds. That is until one night when they are stuck in their corporate offices by an unexpected blizzard and Harrison sees her in an entirely different light.

But the next day, Jennifer does the unexpected—she disappears.

Though Harrison tries to find her, shocking news brings his investigation to an abrupt end. But not his pre-occupation with the vulnerable woman revealed to him one stormy night.
Three years later, while vacationing on the California coast, he sees her . . . he’s sure of it . . . or is it just a figment of his imagination

Review: "An exciting, suspenseful tale that will break your heart one minute and send you soaring upon the highest mountain the next, a story of how God can reach down through the love of one man and rescue a precious woman from a dark pit of anger, fear, and betrayal."
-M.L. Tyndall, author of The Redemption and The Reliance

Coming Spring 2007


I’m excited to announce Evergreen Press will be publishing my second novel in 2007.
I loved writing this story. Though I knew how it would begin, I had no idea how it would end. Jennifer Patterson turned out to be such an intriguing character. Her many layers surprised even me. Harrison Lynch proved to be irresistible. His drive and determination was tempered by a gentle, compassionate quality. His wiliness to open himself up to what appeared to be an uphill battle proved his dedication to helping Jennifer put her past to rest.
I’ve included a small synopsis below to give you a peak into the storyline of Abandoned Identity. I hope you enjoy it. ♥



Jennifer Patterson has been groomed for a promotion. But instead of getting the nod from corporate, she’s bypassed and the position is given to newcomer, Harrison Lynch. She and Harrison clash from day one. She refuses to be a team player and does everything she can to one-up Harrison in front of key clients. When he’s finally had enough, he gives her an ultimatum, get on board or be fired.
When a freak snowstorm forces them to spend the night at their corporate offices, Jennifer, weakened by a virus and a homemade concoction of medications, allows Harrison to see her vulnerable side. Harrison realizes there’s more to Jennifer than the driven, sharp-tongued adversary he's battled in the boardroom. With his interest peaked, he looks forward to getting to know her better.
The next day, Harrison is shocked to find out Jennifer's given notice, and in a matter of days has disappeared. When he uses her employee records to try and find answers to his questions, he realizes the information corporate has on file is false, leaving Harrison even more mystified about who Jennifer Patterson really is. He continues his search determined to find out what she's hiding. Shocking news brings his investigation to an end, but not his preoccupation with the vulnerable woman revealed to him one stormy night.
Three years later, while vacationing with his brother on the coast of California, he sees her; he’s sure of it . . . or is it just a figment of his imagination?

Full Disclosure Well Received at ICRS

Full Disclosure was well received at ICRS (International Christian Retailers Show) formally known as CBA. The show was held in Denver, July 9-13th, and was a great experience for a novice author. It was great fun to meet some of my favorite authors like: Karen Kingsbury, Francine Rivers, Brandilyn Collins, Mindy Starns Clark, and more. Full Disclosure will now be released into the general market while I anxiously await the outcome.
If you have come across this blog and would like more information about Full Disclosure, please go to my website where you can read the first chapter, find out a little bit more about me, and of course order your own copy.

Promoting and Time Management

I am anxiously awaiting the release of Full Disclosure. Though the book has been available to readers through my website, I am sitting in anticipation to see how it will be received in the national market.

Being as this is my first book, I am just beginning to realize how overwhelming and time consuming it can be to promote a book. Don't get me wrong, I am thrilled to have gotten this opportunity, but at the same time it has been challenging to find enough hours in the day to maintain a full-time job, a home, a family, steal moments of time to continue writing, and promote all in the same 24 hour period.

As I skip and stumble through the internet, I am finding out there are websites, blog sites, groups, organizations, associations, etc. that advertise or connect fiction writers together. I find myself going from one link to another, reading articles and posts, comments and reviews, absorbing the help and learning from the articles. I want to sign-up for every one of them, only to find out that if I continue to surf, I will fall farther behind in my responsibilities.

Does anyone else fall into this trap?

What Bob Phillip's is Saying About Full Disclosure

“Do you enjoy the intrigue and suspense of a great mystery? Do you like to read a book that keeps you up into the night because you can’t put it down? Then you’ll be captivated by Full Disclosure. Drop all else and escape into a thrilling and romantic whodunit with unexpected twists and turns. Tamara, we can hardly wait to see you next book!”

-Bob Phillips, New York Times Best Selling Author

Full Disclosure

A quiet beachfront town.
An attempted hit.
A shaky romance.
An unexpected twist.

From the moment you open Full Disclosure, you’ll be drawn into the page-turning action that unfolds as Ciara and Jack are thrown together by a hit man’s bullet. Was the target meant to be the successful artist that Ciara grew up with, or the mysterious recluse who lives in a sprawling mansion down the beach?
You’ll be swept into the action, intrigue, and romance that unfold in this quiet, beachfront community. The threat of permanent blindness for the artist and Ciara’s lack of trust, which threatens to keep her locked within a wall of protection, cause them to seek God’s direction in a more meaningful way that they ever had before. They knew God could meet their needs, but how?