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Primrose: A Small Look Into Embracing Calla

A look into the romance novel Embracing Calla “Marilyn told me to ally with Rose, but I informed her that if Poppy didn’t tell Rose, I’m not going to. There’s a reason we don’t let Rose know things. She likes to talk and speaks without thinking, so the last thing I need is for Rose […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 29, 2024

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Unraveling the Complexities

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 Rose, exploring the nuances that make her both compelling and complex. At first glance: Rose may appear to be your typical know-it-all. It’s a trait that’s both endearing and […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 29, 2024

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Behind-the-Scenes: Pattern For Success

There was a time when I thought writing Embracing Calla would be easy. That is not a lie, when I found a rhythm and started to focus on writing fully, it was easy. However, when it came to how to publish my manuscript I was well out of my league. What I did: I did everything […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 28, 2024

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Lingering Touch: The Unfolding Story of Embracing Calla

***This is an excerpt from Embracing Calla by Tamara Mapstead. Chapter Two Calla: Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 It’s the first day of June, and over the past week I’ve shocked even myself with all the crazy things I’ve done. I went and looked at an apartment, and I decided to get it. Yesterday, I put […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 27, 2024

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Transform Beliefs, Transform Your Life

In the romance novel Embracing Calla, a self-fulfilling prophecy is a prominent topic throughout the entire book. Calla diagnoses Benedict with it. So I thought a discussion about the topic would be sociable. A Guide to Understanding and Overcoming In the tapestry of human psychology, few threads are as intriguing and potent as the concept of […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 24, 2024

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Benedict: A Small Look Into Embracing Calla

A look into the romance novel Embracing Calla “I purposely make some of my hair go out of place so she can fix it. It seems lame, but I think that would make her day. Plus, she’ll touch my hair, and I like that.” -Benedict “Calla, I honestly lack passion. I’ve never been able […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 22, 2024

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Embracing the Illusions of Love

Embracing Calla presents a compelling narrative that dives deep into the essence of love, not through the rose-tinted glasses of fairytales, but through the flawed perceptions of its characters. Today, I want to share a little tidbit from this novel that has profoundly impacted my understanding of love. Benedict’s perspective on love: Growing up, Benedict idolized […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 22, 2024

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Behind-the-Scenes: Erotica to Spicy

When I first started Embracing Calla I was aiming for Erotica. I sent my first draft to the editor it had a whopping 23 foreplay scenes and 13 intimate scenes. If you read Behind-the-Scenes: From Fear to Series you’ll know that my editor loved the scenes. She thought I shouldn’t remove them, and I honestly […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 17, 2024

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Forbidden Desires: Get an Exclusive First Look at Embracing Calla

***This is an excerpt from Embracing Calla by Tamara Mapstead. Chapter One: Calla Two Years Later So this is thirty-three? My alarm rings, same old, same old. Twenty-seven days of being thirty-three, and all remains the same. Every morning has the same six a.m. start. I roll out of bed, stumbling in the dim light […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 17, 2024

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The Shy Programmer of Struggles

In the enchanting world of Embracing Calla, a heartwarming romance novel that promises to tug at your heartstrings, readers will be introduced to the endearing character of Benedict Anthony Anderson. Born on August 22, 1990, in sunny San Diego, California, Benedict’s journey is a tale of self-discovery, love, and the profound impact of therapy. Join […]

Tamara Mapstead 10 months agoFebruary 18, 2024

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Primrose: A Small Look Into Embracing Calla

Unraveling the Complexities

Behind-the-Scenes: Pattern For Success

Lingering Touch: The Unfolding Story of Embracing Calla

Transform Beliefs, Transform Your Life

Benedict: A Small Look Into Embracing Calla

Embracing the Illusions of Love

Behind-the-Scenes: Erotica to Spicy

Forbidden Desires: Get an Exclusive First Look at Embracing Calla

The Shy Programmer of Struggles

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