DESPITE THE BUZZ
  • SYNOPSIS
  • THE BOOK
  • DETAILS
  • CHARACTERS
  • AUTHOR
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contact
  • SYNOPSIS
  • THE BOOK
  • DETAILS
  • CHARACTERS
  • AUTHOR
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contact

BEHIND THE WRITING

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Tamara Miller Davis, Author

a married mother of two and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran
From the beginning...
Tamara loved school as a student in Michigan, and she enjoys it as an educator in California, hence the setting of this novel. She has worked as a substitute teacher (in private, charter, and public schools, grades ranging from Pre-K to 12th), taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to international students at summer camps, and tutored junior-high to college-aged learners.
​Where Tamara is now...
​Mrs. Davis holds a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential in English.
 While writing this book (2017-2020), she helped edit a friend’s first novel, published four articles, participated in poetry readings, attended literary club meetings, went to two writing conferences, won a countywide inspirational essay contest, presented penned pieces at two dance exhibits, and performed on stage via USA Today’s Storytellers’ Project.  

Tamara enjoyed membership with the Writers and Publishers Network (WPN) and Women's National Book Association (WNBA). She often attends the Ojai Poetry Series and writes for the Ventura County Mom Collective. Tamara has contributed several articles to Northern Michigan Woman magazine, including an article about leaving home and another about grief. She even published a freelance piece about Firehouse Food with Edible Magazine! 

Since publication, Despite the Buzz has been featured in the Ventura Breeze newspaper, Northern Express magazine, the Ojai Quarterly, Northern Michigan Woman, The Relatable Voice, and the following newsletters: The Artful Editor, CSUCI Alumni, Fife Lake Public Library, The Ojai Hub, The Townies, and Ventura County Business Women.

​The book was also promoted on these websites: Blue Jay Ink, Ojai Digital, The Confident Healer, Soul Sessions with KK, Poppies Art and Gifts, Pixie's General Store, Horizon Books, The Book Commentary, Readers' Favorite, Brand Education, Shoutout LA, The Author's Porch, Better Call Daddy, Top Shelf, and Voyage LA.

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On writing, empowerment, and publishing a first book! 
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This interview
(starting at 6:24:48 on the timeline)
centers on digital wellness
​and an acceptance of awards
at The BookFest 

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This interview goes into indie authorship, the craft of storytelling, character development, responsible tech use, social media's influence, school situations, inspiration, resources, local tangents, and more.
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Check out the latest podcast interview...

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On the colorful novel, its relatability, the main character,
​and digital wellness insights
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In anticipation of the 2022 LA Times Festival of Books, authors from the Writers and Publishers Network were interviewed on "Talking Book Publishing" with Kathleen Kaiser. Questions about Despite the Buzz begin at the 9:10 minute mark during Episode 7 (Part One) of Season Two.
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