The difference between the right word and the almost right word

is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.

Mark Twain in a letter to George Bainton (1888)

Tamela's Authors

Candy Arrington

  • When Your Aging Parent Needs Care: Practical Help for This Season in Your Life, Harvest House

Kim Atchley

  • When Your Aging Parent Needs Care: Practical Help for This Season in Your Life, Harvest House

Kacy Barnett-Gramckow

  • Contracted- The Prophet,  and 2 untiled books, Baker Publishing Group 2012
Janelle Basham

Robin Bayne

Lauralee Bliss

  • Contracted - A Crossroad to Love/ A Quaker Christmas, Barbour 2011
  • Love Finds You in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, Summerside Press 2010

Tracy Bowen

  • Bliss, Written Word Communication, 2010

Diana Lesire Brandmeyer

  • Contracted- A Brides Dilemma in Friendship, Tennessee, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
  • We're Past Blended, We're Pureed!, co-authored with Marty C. Lintvedt, Concordia Publishing House July 2011
         
  • Hearts on the Road, Barbour Publishing 2009

Maggie Brendan

  • Contracted - Timeless Perfection, Revell 2012
  • Contracted - Three Little Words, Revell 2011
  • Deeply Devoted, Revell 2011

  • Heart of the West series: Book 3, A Love of Her Own,  Revell
  • Heart of the West series: Book 2, Jewel of His Heart, Revell
  • The Jewel of His Heart, 4 Stars Romantic Times
  • Heart of the West series: Book 1, No Place For A Lady, Revell
  • No Place for a Lady, 4.5 Stars from Romantic Times
  • No Place For A Lady voted a 2009 favorite reader title Crossings Books
  • Gems of Wisdom, Journey Press, May 2011

 

Sandra D. Bricker

  • Always the Baker, Never the Bride, Abingdon Press 2010
  • Finalist in the Write Touch Reader Awards 2009, Inspirational Category: Love Finds You in Snowball Arkansas
  • Be Still and Let Your Nail-polish Dry, Summerside Press 2010
  • The Big Five-Oh!, Abingdon Press Spring 2010
  • Love Finds You in Snowball Arkansas, Summerside Press 2009
  • Love Finds You in Holiday Florida, Summerside Press

Leigh-Ann Brisbin

  • Reflections of His Glory, Bridge Logos 2009
  • My True Reflection; Freedom from Eating Disorders

Bob Brookover

Jim Brown

  • Creation of a logo for Journey Press, Sheaf House Dec 2009
  • 3D Map of the town of Harvest Bay, The Heart's Journey Home, Sheaf House
  • 2 Maps Boston Region 1775, Boston Town 1775, Daughter of Liberty, Sheaf House
  • Indian Territory Map 1775-1776, Native Son, Sheaf House

Lisa Buffaloe

Molly Noble Bull

  • The Overcomers, Tsaba House 2008
  • Sanctuary, Tsaba House 2008 Gayle Award of Excellence
  • First Place Tie, Winter Rose Contest, Yellow Rose chapter of RWA, Fort Worth Texas 2008
  • The Winter Pearl, Steeple Hill

Christine Cain

  • Contracted - Under His Wings, A Log Cabin Christmas, Barbour 2011
Lisa Carter


Vicki Cato

Ramona K. Cecil

  • Contracted- A Bride's Sweet Surprise in Sauers, Indiana, Barbour Publishing, Inc. 2012
  • Contracted Gifts, A Quaker Christmas, Barbour 2011

Jan Coates

  • 10 Secrets to a New Life, Beacon Hill Press 2010

Lynn Coleman

Debra Lynn Collins

Debbie Lynne Costello

Georgiana Daniels 

Daniel Darling

  • Contracted - Instant Messages, New Hope Publishers March 2011
  • iFaith, New Hope Publishers, Jan 2011

Paula DeLong

Deborah Dunn

  • Stupid About Men, Howard Books 2009

Cecelia Dowdy

Laurie Alice Eakes

  • Contracted - Over a Barrel, Novella Barbour 2013
  • Contracted- Three Times the Charm, Revell 2012
  • Contracted - Fool Me Twice, Revell 2011
  • Once Widowed,Twice Shy, Revell 2010
  • The Newcomer, Barbour Publishing 2010
  • Contracted - When The Snow Flies, Avalon Books
  • Contracted - When The Heart Lies, Avalon Books
  • Contracted - When My Ship Comes In, Avalon Books
  • Contracted - When Making Lemonade, Avalon Books
  • Lady in the Midst, Baker Publishing Group 2010

  • The Heiress, Book 2 of the New Jersey Historical Series, Heartsong Presents, Barbour Publishing, 2010
        
  • The Glassblower, Book 1 of the New Jersey Historical Series, Heartsong Presents, Barbour Publishing 2009
  • The Glassblower, Top Five Historical Heartsong Editor Pick 2009
  • Better Than Gold, Barbour Publishing 2008
  • Family Guardian, Avalon Books
  • 2006 Winner of the RWA National Readers Choice Award, Regency Category

Lynette Eason

  • Contracted- One Eye Open, Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin 2012
  • Contracted - When the Smoke Clears, Revell 2012
  • Don't Look Back, Revell 2010
  • A Killer Among Us, Revell 2011
      
  • Too Close to Home, Revell 2010
  • Like a Roaring Lion, Revell Spring 2010
  • Missing, Love Inspired Suspense Steeple Hill 2011
       
  • Protective Custody, Love Inspired Suspense Steeple Hill 2011
  • A Silent Pursuit, High Stakes Trilogy, Love Inspired Suspense, Steeple Hill 2011
  • Valentine's Day Novella, Harlequin 2010
  • A Silent Stalker, High Stakes Trilogy, Love Inspired Suspense, Steeple Hill Jan 2010
  • A Silent Terror, High Stakes Trilogy, Love Inspired Suspense, Steeple Hill 2009
  • Christmas on the Run, Love Inspired Suspense, Steeple Hill 2008

Fran Fernandez

  • The Best is Yet to Come, Zondervan 2009

Miralee Ferrell

  • Finding Jeena, Kregel Publications 2010
  • Love Finds You in Tombstone Arizona, Summerside Press Dec. 2010

  • Love Finds You in Bridal Veil Oregon, Summerside Press 2010
  • Past Shadows, Kregel Publications 2009
  • Love Finds You in Last Chance California, Summerside Press 2009
  • The Other Daughter, Kregel Publications 2008
  • Yesterdays Child, Kregel Publications 2008

Aisha Ford

Caroline Friday

    Kathleen Fuller

    • Hide and Secret, Bk 3 The Mysteries of Middlefield, Thomas Nelson Publishers 2011
    • An Amish Wedding, Novella Thomas Nelson 2011
    • What the Heart Sees, Thomas Nelson, March 2010 
              
    • The Secrets Beneath, Bk 2 The Mysteries of Middlefield , Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2011
             
    • A Summer Secret, Bk 1 The Mysteries of Middlefield, Thomas Nelson Publishers, May 2010
    • Treasuring Emma, A Middlefield Family Novel,  Thomas Nelson Publishers, March 2011
             
    • An Honest Love, Hearts of Middlefield Novel, Thomas Nelson Publishers, March 2010
    • A Hand to Hold, Hearts of Middlefield Novel, Thomas Nelson, 2010  
    • An Amish Gathering, Novella, Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec 2010
    • An Amish Love, A Collective, Thomas Nelson Publishers Dec 2010
    • An Amish Gathering, CBA Bestseller List #10 March 2010
    • An Amish Christmas, Novella, Thomas Nelson Publishers Sept 2009
           
    • A Man of His Word, Book 1, The Hearts of Middlefield Novels, Thomas Nelson Publishers Sept 2010
            
    • A Man of His Word, Oct 2009 CBA Bestseller List
    • A Man of His Word, The CBD pick of the week 8-12-09
    • A Clever Disguise, Avalon Books
            
    • A Brilliant Deception, Avalon Books
            
    • A Daring Return, Avalon Books
             
    • Special Assignment, Avalon Books
    • San Francisco Serenade, Avalon Books
    Rhonda Gibson

    Linda Gilden

    Louise M. Gouge

    Jim Hall

    Patty Smith Hall

    • Contracted - Flights of Freedom, Steeple Hill Love Inspired 2011

    Shak Hill

    Laura Hilton

    • Contracted - Scattered Dreams, Bk 1 The Amish of Seymour, Missouri Series, Whitaker House 2012

    Rebecca Price Janney

    • Great Events in American History, AMG Publishers 2009

    • Then Comes Marriage: A Cultural History of American Relationships, Moody 2009
             

    Kimberly R. Johnson

    Eileen Key

    • Contracted - Forget Me Not, Avalon 2011
    • How Much is That Doggie?, Barbour Publishing

    Deborah Kinnard

    • Contracted -Seasons in The Midst, Sheaf House 2011
    • Angel With a Ray Gun, Desert Breeze Publishing, Inc. May 2009
    • Angel With a Ray Gun, Coffee Time Romance CTRR Award 2009

    Lynne Lepley

    • Three in One: A Book About God, Abingdon Press 2008

    Marty Lintvedt

    • Contracted -We're Past Blended, We're Pureed, co authored with Diane Brandmeyer Concordia 2010

    Kelly Long

    • Contracted-  Bk 3 A Patch of Heaven Novel, Thomas Nelson
    • Lilly's Wedding Quilt, Bk 2 A Patch of Heaven Novel Thomas Nelson Spring 2011
    • Sarah's Garden, Bk1 A Patch of Heaven Novel Thomas Nelson July 2010
    • An Amish Homecoming, A Collective, Thomas Nelson 2010

    Kara Louise

    •   Darcey's Voyage, Sourcebooks 2010

             

    Elizabeth J. Lyke

    Kathi Macias

    • Contracted- The Deliverer, Bk 3 Freedom Series, New Hope Spring 2012
    • Contracted- Special Delivery, Bk 2 Freedom Series, New Hope Winter 2012
    • A Christmas Journey Home, New Hope Publishers Sept. 2011

    • Contracted- Deliver Me From Evil, Bk 1 Freedom Series, New Hope Fall 2011
    • Valeria's Cross, with Susan Wales, Abingdon Press, 2010
    • Romantic Times gives Valeria's Cross 41/2 stars
             
    • 2008 Member of the Year Award from Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA)
    • Extreme Devotions Series:No Greater Love, New Hope Publishers, 2010
             
    • Extreme Devotions Series:More Than Conquerors, New Hope Publishers 2010
             
    • Extreme Devotions Series: Red Ink, New Hope Publishers 2011
             
    • Contracted -Extreme Devotions Series: People of the Book, New Hope Publishers
              
    • Spanish Edition Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers Today, Strang Communications 2010
    • Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers Today, New Hope Publishers April 2009
             
    • How Can I Run A Tight Ship When I'm Surrounded by Loose Cannons, New Hope Publishers February 2009
             
    • My Son John, Sheaf House Publishers 2009
    • My Son John chosen Number One Book for 2009 by The Book Connection
             
    • Beyond Me: Living a You First Life in a Me-First World, New Hope Publishers 2008
    • Beyond Me: Living a You First Life in a Me-First World, #1 book 2008 Book Connection
              

    Debby Mayne

    • Contracted- All Prettied Up At the Cut 'n Curl, Bk 1 in a 3Bk Series Abingdon Press 2013-2014
    • Contracted- Love Finds You on Christmas Morning, Summerside Press 2012
    • Contracted- Unlikely Match, Barbour Publishing, Inc. 2012
    • Contracted - Trusting Her Heart, Barbour Publishing, Inc. Fall 2011
    • Shades of the Past, Barbour Publishing, Inc. Spring 2011
            
    • Sweet Baklava, Abingdon Press 2010
           
    • Portrait of Love, Barbour Publishing, Inc. Spring 2010
    • July 2009 Top Pick Romantic Times 4 1/2 stars Love Finds You in Treasure Island Florida
    • Peachtree Dreams, 3-in-One Collection, Barbour Spring 2009
    • Special Mission, Barbour Publishing, Inc. 2010
    • Be Still...and Let Your Nail-polish Dry, Summerside Press 2009
    • Love Finds You In Treasure Island Florida, Summerside Press 2009
    • If The Dress Fits, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
    • Noah's Ark, Barbour Publishing, Inc.

    Angela Meuser

    • Contracted - Love Finds You in Sun Valley Idaho, Summerside Press

    Patti Jo Moore

    Shirley Perich

    • You Are Not Alone, Zondervan 2008

    Trish Perry

    • Contracted- Love Finds You on Christmas Morning, Summerside Press 2012
    • Unforgettable, When I Fall in Love Series, Summerside Press 2011

    • Tea for Two, Bk2 in the 'Tea with Millicent' Series, Harvest House 2010

    • The Perfect Blend, Bk 1 in the 'Tea with Millicent' Series, Harvest House 2010
             
    • Sunset Beach, Harvest House 2009
    • Beach Dreams, Harvest House 2008
    • Too Good to Be True,Harvest House 2007, Finalist: 2008 RWA/FHL Inspirational Readers' Choice Awards; GRW's Maggie Awards; and LCRW's Barclay Gold Award
    • The Guy I'm Not Dating,Harvest House 2006, Finalist: 2007 RWA/FHL Inspirational Readers' Choice Awards
    Tara Randel

    Tracy Reed

    Lisa Richardson

    • Contracted- Impressed by Love, Novella, Barbour 2012

    Cheryl Ricker

    • A Friend in the Storm, Zondervan 2010

    Martha Rogers

    • Summer Dream, Bk1 in the Seasons of the Heart Series, Charisma Media, June 2011

    • Contracted - Seasons of the Heart 5 book Series- Strang Communications 2012
    • Caroline's Choice, Bk 3 Strang Communications 2012
          
    • Finding Becky, Bk 2 Strang Communications 2012
            
    • Morning for Dove, Bk1 , Strang Communications 2011
            
    • Becoming Lucy, Strang 2010
    • Christianbook.com Bestseller list Jan 2010

    Gail Sattler

    • Contracted-  Seattle Cinderella, Barbour Publishing 2012
    • The Narrow Path, Abingdon Press Spring 2010
      

    Kim Vogel Sawyer

    • A Whisper of Peace, Baker Book House 2011
            
    • Fields of Grace, Baker Book House August 2009
             
    • Fields of Grace, Oct 2009 CBA Bestseller List, CBD Bestseller, Crossings Main Selection
    • In Every Heartbeat, Baker Book House September 2010
    • In Every Heartbeat, CBD Top Twenty
    • A Hopeful Heart, Bethany House Publishers June 2010
             
    • A Hopeful Heart, CBD Top Twenty, CBA<ECPA Bestseller, Crossings Main Selection
    • My Heart Remembers, Bethany House Publishers Feb 2008
             
    • My Heart Remembers, 2009 Winner - The Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence: Inspirational
    • My Heart Remembers, 2009 Romance Writers of America Readers Choice Award Long Historical
    • My Heart Remembers, 2009 Inspirational Winner Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence
    • My Heart Remembers, CBD & ECPA Bestseller, CBD Best of 2008, Crossing Books Main Selection and Top Pick of 2008
    • The Schoolmarm of Walnut Hill, Six book series, Bethany House Publishers Feb 2010
    • Courting Miss Ansel, Bk1 The Schoolmarm of Walnut Hill, Bethany House Publishers
             
    • Katy's Decision, Bk 4 in the Katy Lambright Series, Zondervan April 2011
    • Katy's Homecoming, Bk 3 in the Katy Lambright Series, Zondervan 2011

    • Katy's Debate, Bk 2 in the Katy Lambright Series, Zondervan 2010
    • Katy's New World, Bk 1 in the Katy Lambright series, Zondervan 2010
    • A Promise for Spring, Bethany House January 2009
    • Where the Heart Leads, Bethany House Publishers Sept 2008
    • Waiting for Summer's Return, 2007 1st Place Winner of the ACFW Long Historical Book of the Year,Where Willows Grow, My Heart Remembers, Finding the Way Home, Bethany House
    • That Wilder Boy, 2007 3rd Place Winner of the ACFW Short Contemporary Book of the Year
    • Where Willows Grow, ACFW Book of the Year Contest Finalist 2008, My Heart Remembers, Bygones,ACFW Book of the Year Contest Finalist 2008, Finding the Way Home, Bethany House
    • Dear John, That Wilder Boy,2007 ACFW Book of the Year Short Contemporary; voted Top Contemporary of 2006 by Heartsong Presents Readers. Promising Angela, Kansas Weddings, Montana Mistletoe, Bygones, Beginnings, Blessings, Barbour Publishers

    Ann Shorey

    • Contracted-  Where Bright Flowers Grow, Bk1, Garden of Hope, Bk2, Fields of Promise, Bk3, Sisters of the Heart Series, Baker Books 2011, 2012, 2012
    • At Home in Beldon Grove Series: The Dawn of a Dream, Baker 2011
            
    • At Home in Beldon Grove Series: The Promise of Morning, Baker Books 2010
    • At Home in Beldon Grove Series: The Edge of Light, BakerBooks 2009
       

    Beth Shriver

    • Contracted- Annie's Truth, Bk 1 in The Seasons of Grace, Charisma Media
    • Contracted- 6 book series The Seasons of Grace, Charisma Media
    • Peace for Parents of Teens, Sheaf House Publishers April 2010

    Dina Sleiman

    Betsy Ann St. Amant

    • Contracted- Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK, Barbour Publishing 2011
    • Christmas Novella, Steeple Hill 2010
    • Rodeo Sweatheart, Steeple Hill 2010

    • A Valentines Wish, Steeple Hill Feb 2010

    • Return to Love, Steeple Hill July 2009

    • Reclaiming Harmony, Steeple Hill 2009

    Connie W. Stevens

    • Contracted- Heart of Honor, Barbour Publishing 2012
    • Contracted- Scars of Mercy, Heartsong Presents, Barbour Publishing August 2011
    • Contracted - Revealing Fire, Barbour Publishing Spring 2011
    • Leave Me Never, Barbour Publishing 2010

    Teena Stewart

    Tiffany Stockton

    • Contracted- Trading Hearts, Novella, Barbour April 2012

    Michelle Sutton

    • Contracted - In Sheep's Clothing, Desert Breeze September 2011
    • Contracted- Moving On, Healing Hearts, Bk 4 Sheaf House, Spring 2013
    • Contracted- Keeping Promises, Healing Hearts,  Bk 3 Sheaf House, 2012
    • Contracted- Finding Love, Healing Hearts, Bk 2 Sheaf House, 2012
    • Letting Go, Healing Hearts, Bk 1 Sheaf House, Summer 2011 

    • Contracted -First Response, Desert Breeze June 2011
    • First Love, Desert Breeze October 2010
    • In Plain Sight, Dessert Breeze April 2010
    • First Impressions, Desert Breeze Jan 2010
    • Danger at the Door, Desert Breeze August 2009
    • It's Not About Him, Sheaf House Publishers September 2009
    • It's Not About Me, Sheaf House Publishers 2008

    Missy Taggart

    Kristian Tolle

    Cecelia Dowdy

    Lisa Tuttle

    Debra Ullrick

    • Contracted- The Lady In Trousers Love Inspired, Harlequin 2012
    • ContractedLoving Stetson, Christmas Belles of Georgia, Barbour 2011
    • Contracted - A Grand Country Christmas, A Log Cabin Christmas, Barbour 2011
    • The Unexpected Bride, Steeple Hill Love Inspired 2011 
          

    Carol Voelkel

    Ralph Vogel

    Whitney Von Lake Hopler

    Jenness Walker

    • Bliss, Written Word Communications 2010

    • Deja Vu, Love Inspired Suspense Steeple Hill 2010
    • Double Take, Love Inspired Suspense Steeple Hill July 2009

    Gina Welborn


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