Frequently Asked Questions:
Can you appear at my...event? school? conference?
Tami would love to! She visits schools often and it is a pleasure to inspire students, readers, and future authors. Please note, that while Tami enjoys school visits and speaking engagements, she will not sign any kind of overreaching morality clause in an event contract. To proceed with booking, click here and Tami's booking agent, Carmen Oliver, will be in touch with further details.
How did you land your agent?
Good, old fashioned querying. It works, people!
Can you send me a signed copy of your book?
The best way to receive signed copies of Tami's books are to contact her local Barnes & Noble in Edison, NJ.
You can call the store directly: (732) 548-4179 or email: CRM2162@bn.com with your request. Her favorite indie
is [words] Bookstore in Maplewood, NJ. Call (973) 763-9500. If you do order books via Barnes or [words] please inform Tami ahead of time,
so that she can stop by the store and sign. You can inform Tami by leaving her a note in the booking link.
Is Tami your real name or do you have another name?
Tami is actually her nickname. Her real name is Tamika and she has quite a few other nicknames
that family & friends call her: Mika, Mik-Mik, Tams, Tamz, Tamburger, Burgers,
and Sha...don't ask! Tami's favorite name, though, is MOMMY.
Can you read my manuscript? Hook me up with your agent...publisher?
Due to legal reasons and current deadlines, Tami is unable to read your manuscript. Also, Tami doesn't
have any power to land you an agent or a book deal. BUT! She does have some advice on how to get there. Keep reading.
Can you give me advice on how to get published?
Download the file below.
Take this advice with a grain of sugar. Other authors might have different experiences and insight.