Tag: Luka

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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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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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Poppy: Luxury, Envy, and Tension

In the glamorous world of Embracing Calla, readers will be introduced to the flawless character of Poppy Mills-Lubrov. Born into the bustling Mills family as the third of six children to Michael and Beverly Mills on September 13, 1986. Poppy’s journey is one of glamour, rivalry, and unexpected depths. Physical Description: Poppy’s striking beauty and […]

Tamara Mapstead 
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