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Escaping Narcissistic Dynamics

In the romance novel Embracing Calla, scapegoating is a prominent topic throughout the entire book. Luka’s a narcissist so to understand the “Gray Rock Method a discussion about the topic would be sociable. The Gray Rock Method in Escaping Narcissistic Dynamics: In the journey of personal growth and healing, understanding how to navigate toxic relationships—especially those […]

Tamara Mapstead 
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Luka: Gaslighting or Plot Holes?

Embracing Calla presents a compelling narrative that dives deep into the essence of perception and misunderstanding of human relationships. I’d like to share a tidbit about Luka, exploring the nuances that make him both compelling and complex. When something is so good it confuses the editor: In the first draft, I had it where you […]

Tamara Mapstead 
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Behind-the-Scenes: Reader Engagement

Besides the music, there are a couple of other things that sparked my interest when writing Embracing Calla. Emotions play the lead and every dialogue whispers secrets of the heart, writing a romance novel emerges as a profoundly enriching yet challenging journey. As someone who has ventured deep into the crevices of creating compelling characters and […]

Tamara Mapstead 
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Just a Girl: Trophy Wife

In the romance novel Embracing Calla, scapegoating is a prominent topic throughout the entire book. Poppy is the trophy wife. So I thought a discussion about the topic would be sociable. To Begin: Creating a balanced and respectful blog post on a topic like “Trophy Wife: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” involves navigating complex […]

Tamara Mapstead 
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No Role is Too Small For Poppy

Embracing Calla presents a compelling narrative that dives deep into the essence of perception and misunderstanding of human relationships. I’d like to share a tidbit about Poppy, exploring the nuances that make her both compelling and complex. Planting the poppy seeds: Poppy isn’t in the novel a lot, maybe four times, but she’s mentioned all […]

Tamara Mapstead 
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