Tami would love to! She visits schools often and it is a pleasure to inspire students, readers, and future authors. To learn about how you can book an author visit, click here and Tami's booking agent, Carmen Oliver, will be in touch with further details.
Good, old fashioned querying. It works!
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 before they ship. You can inform Tami by leaving her a note in the contact link.
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, and Burgers...don't ask! Tami's favorite name, though, is MOM.
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.
Certainly! The road to becoming an author may be long, but it is totally worth it. In the downloadable file below, Tami spotlights some resources that helped in her quest to become published. Other authors might have different experiences and insights, so be sure to read and research widely. Best wishes to you!