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Behind-the-Scenes: Evolution

Besides the music, there are a couple of other things that sparked my interest when writing Embracing Calla. Poppy originally was bad: When I first came up with Poppy’s character I made her a narcissist. My main goal using Poppy was to make Benedict think it’s Poppy and not Luka because Calla always blames everything […]

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Find Love in Los Angeles

***This is an excerpt from Embracing Calla by Tamara Mapstead. Chapter Four Benedict: Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 Oh, for the love of Los Angeles traffic. Normally, I would be pissed off and completely raging, but I don’t care now. Traffic means I get to spend more time with Calla. She puts her hair in a […]

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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 […]

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From Blame to Bond: Scapegoating

In the romance novel Embracing Calla, scapegoating is a prominent topic throughout the entire book. Sebastian is the scapegoat. So I thought a discussion about the topic would be sociable. To Begin: Scapegoating within the family or in friendships can have a lasting effect on overall health. This harmful pattern, where one person is unfairly blamed […]

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Finding Balance of the Heart

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 Sebastian, exploring the nuances that make him both compelling and complex. Finding balance: Sebastian is that typical heartthrob who once was a player. Finding the joy in sex not […]

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Behind-the-Scenes: Inspiration

Besides the music, there are a couple of other things that sparked my interest when writing Embracing Calla. Giving credit where credit is due: It’s not a surprise that I took a lot of inspiration from Bridgerton. First and foremost; the name Benedict. He’s my favorite male character in Bridgerton. I remember watching the first […]

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Is Benedict fixed? Read and see.

***This is an excerpt from Embracing Calla by Tamara Mapstead. Chapter Three Benedict: Monday, June 14th, 2021 It’s been two weeks since I told Calla what happened, and even though I felt a huge weight lift from my shoulders then, I still feel like I’m suffocating in this apartment. It’s evening and tomorrow I have […]

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Sebastian: The Hidden Soul

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 Sebastian Elijah York. Born on September 2, 1990, in sunny San Diego, California. Sebastian’s a vibrant misunderstood look at charm, happiness, and a fun-loving spirit. His playful nature is […]

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