Month: 10 months ago

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Real Life, Tears, and Music

The myriad personalities that inhabit the pages of my novel Embracing Calla seem to swirl around me, each a reflection of some facet of my own psyche. Writing, for many authors, is an act of introspection, a way to navigate the complexities of their thoughts and feelings. For me, it’s a bit like holding up […]

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Beyond the Surface: Eyelashes

Embracing Calla is not just a spicy romance novel; it’s a journey, a reflection on the insecurities and struggles that bind us. It’s represented through the seemingly mundane yet profoundly symbolic act of applying eyelashes. I’ll share with you a little tidbit that goes beyond the surface. Calla’s journey is a poignant exploration of self-worth […]

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Behind-the-Scenes: From Fear to Series

Embarking on the journey of writing Embracing Calla was like stepping into uncharted waters. Initially, my ambition was to craft an erotic manuscript that would captivate and tantalize. I dove headfirst into research, absorbing every piece of information on the anatomy of a successful novel. However, the realization that a typical romance novel hovers around […]

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A Portrait of Love and Therapy

In the riveting romance novel, Embracing Calla, readers are introduced to a Calla. Whose unique blend adds depth of curiosity, compassion, and vulnerability to the narrative. Calla Elizabeth Mills was born on May 1, 1988, in Palo Alto, California. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist.  Physical Description: Calla’s external […]

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Getting To Know The Author

Hello there! I’m Tamara Mapstead, writing to you from the serene Central Coast of California, a place I proudly call home. My roots trace back to Bakersfield, but it was in South Lake Tahoe where I grew up and discovered my love for stories. Married for fourteen cherished years, me and my husband faced the […]

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"Embracing Calla" is a steamy romance about a sex therapist and her client grappling with growing personal feelings, set against a backdrop of professional boundaries and emotional challenges.

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