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Despite the Buzz was awarded
first place for Contemporary Romantic Fiction
and third place for Literary Fiction
at The BookFest,
Spring 2022
first place for Contemporary Romantic Fiction
and third place for Literary Fiction
at The BookFest,
Spring 2022
Praise for
Despite the Buzz
Despite the Buzz delivers a perfect blend of contemporary and gripping human stories...This is a well-plotted, intelligently written novel that explores contemporary social issues...It is as educational as it is entertaining.
- The Book Commentary
Tamara Miller Davis uses the story to highlight the many dangers of cellphone and social media use…Despite the Buzz is an intriguing story that shows there are consequences to all our actions, not only on social media.
- Readers' Favorite
Everyone will be richer with this bright and diverse spectrum of humanity!
- a social justice activist
Interesting and relevant! A thought-provoking read examining the impact of prominent issues in today's society, on our lives, and within our communities. This story explores the ongoing, internal struggle for morality that we each face.
- a lawyer
A great dive into the murky waters of social (media) ethics.
- a philosopher
The current event elements of the storyline piqued my interest from the jump, and I know it will other readers too.
- a novelist with a degree in media studies
Such an educationally fictional story. Intellectually fun and fierce.
- a friend and fan
Davis does a nice job of demonstrating the immense impact of social media's lure on impressionable young people who have grown up knowing technology as the new reality and driving force in the formation of their personalities, values and interactions with their peers.
- a biographer
The author was careful to depict the scenes accurately, and she brought the perspective of each character forward.
- a poet
Davis captures all the turmoil of a teacher’s first year—and then some.
- an English teacher
Great story! I’m impressed by how solid the plot is. Gabby’s arc is really nicely defined.
- a creative writing instructor
Through the eyes of a passionate protagonist, we lose ourselves in a school where pain collides with privilege, where disabilities bring new possibilities, and where everyone has to adapt to the onslaught of technology.
- a professor of literature
A true work of love, devotion, growth, and opening. As someone who uses social media, maintains long distance relationships with people, and works with teens, this book provided the nudge I needed to evaluate my own life.
- a youth life coach
Bravo for taking on such a big topic and handling it with such love.
- an author, podcaster, and minister
This book should be on every teacher’s bookshelf and required reading for parents with teens or tweens. Ms. Davis gets the reader into the hearts and minds of each character as they explore the dynamic high school years.
- a middle school teacher
Despite the Buzz is a timely and well-crafted novel for educators, parents and teenagers alike. We all need to re-examine our relationship to technology, weighing the costs and benefits of the choices we make for ourselves and our children.
- a parent
Despite the Buzz gives the reader a glimpse into some of the biggest challenges for teachers in today's world. This book is an entertaining read that is both educational and thought provoking!
- a school counselor
Gabby really strives to contribute to a better community, a stronger and more vibrant society of thinkers and doers.
- a college professor
Despite the Buzz is a thoughtful exploration of an educational landscape few of us could have imagined 20 years ago, but a perilous one which we must help our youth navigate in this moment.
- an educator and administrator
- The Book Commentary
Tamara Miller Davis uses the story to highlight the many dangers of cellphone and social media use…Despite the Buzz is an intriguing story that shows there are consequences to all our actions, not only on social media.
- Readers' Favorite
Everyone will be richer with this bright and diverse spectrum of humanity!
- a social justice activist
Interesting and relevant! A thought-provoking read examining the impact of prominent issues in today's society, on our lives, and within our communities. This story explores the ongoing, internal struggle for morality that we each face.
- a lawyer
A great dive into the murky waters of social (media) ethics.
- a philosopher
The current event elements of the storyline piqued my interest from the jump, and I know it will other readers too.
- a novelist with a degree in media studies
Such an educationally fictional story. Intellectually fun and fierce.
- a friend and fan
Davis does a nice job of demonstrating the immense impact of social media's lure on impressionable young people who have grown up knowing technology as the new reality and driving force in the formation of their personalities, values and interactions with their peers.
- a biographer
The author was careful to depict the scenes accurately, and she brought the perspective of each character forward.
- a poet
Davis captures all the turmoil of a teacher’s first year—and then some.
- an English teacher
Great story! I’m impressed by how solid the plot is. Gabby’s arc is really nicely defined.
- a creative writing instructor
Through the eyes of a passionate protagonist, we lose ourselves in a school where pain collides with privilege, where disabilities bring new possibilities, and where everyone has to adapt to the onslaught of technology.
- a professor of literature
A true work of love, devotion, growth, and opening. As someone who uses social media, maintains long distance relationships with people, and works with teens, this book provided the nudge I needed to evaluate my own life.
- a youth life coach
Bravo for taking on such a big topic and handling it with such love.
- an author, podcaster, and minister
This book should be on every teacher’s bookshelf and required reading for parents with teens or tweens. Ms. Davis gets the reader into the hearts and minds of each character as they explore the dynamic high school years.
- a middle school teacher
Despite the Buzz is a timely and well-crafted novel for educators, parents and teenagers alike. We all need to re-examine our relationship to technology, weighing the costs and benefits of the choices we make for ourselves and our children.
- a parent
Despite the Buzz gives the reader a glimpse into some of the biggest challenges for teachers in today's world. This book is an entertaining read that is both educational and thought provoking!
- a school counselor
Gabby really strives to contribute to a better community, a stronger and more vibrant society of thinkers and doers.
- a college professor
Despite the Buzz is a thoughtful exploration of an educational landscape few of us could have imagined 20 years ago, but a perilous one which we must help our youth navigate in this moment.
- an educator and administrator