Monday, September 22, 2008

Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh


This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Faking Grace

Multnomah Books (August 19, 2008)

by

Tamara Leigh



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

After Tamara Leigh earned a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, she and her husband decided to start a family, with plans for Tamara to continue in her career once she became a mother.

When the blessing of children proved elusive, Tamara became convicted to find a way to work out of her home in order to raise the children she and her husband longed to have. She turned to writing, at which she had only ever dreamed of being successful, and began attending church. Shortly thereafter, her agent called with news of Bantam Books’ offer of a four-book contract. That same day, Tamara’s pregnancy was confirmed. Within the next year, she gave up her speech pathology career, committed her life to Christ, her first child was born, and her first historical romance novel was released.

As Tamara continued to write for the secular market, publishing three more novels with HarperCollins and Dorchester, she infused her growing Christian beliefs into her writing. But it was not enough, and though her novels earned awards and were national bestsellers, she knew her stories were lacking. After struggling with the certainty that her writing was not honoring God as it should, she made the decision to write books that not only reveal Christianity to non-believers, but serve as an inspiration for those who have accepted Christ as their Savior. Her inspirational romances are peopled with characters in varying stages of Christian faith, from mature believers to new believers to non-believers on the threshold of awakening.

Tamara Leigh enjoys time with her family, volunteer work, faux painting, and reading. She lives near Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, David, and two sons, Skyler and Maxen.

Two of her latest books are Splitting Harriet and Perfecting Kate.


ABOUT THE BOOK

All she wants is a job. All she needs is religion. How hard can it be?

Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion cost her employer a juicy headline. A part-time gig at a Nashville newspaper might be her big break.

A second job at Steeple Side Christian Resources could help pay the bills, but Steeple Side only hires committed Christians. Maizy is sure she can fake it with her Five-Step Program to Authentic Christian Faith–a plan of action that includes changing her first name to Grace, buying Jesus-themed accessories, and learning “Christian Speak.” If only Jack Prentiss, Steeple Side’s managing editor and two-day-stubbled, blue-jean-wearing British hottie wasn’t determined to prove her a fraud.

When Maizy’s boss at the newspaper decides that she should investigate–and expose–any skeletons in Steeple Side’s closet, she must decide whether to deliver the dirt and secure her career or lean on her newfound faith, change the direction of her life, and pray that her Steeple Side colleagues–and Jack–will show her grace.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Faking Grace, go HERE

“Tamara Leigh takes her experienced romance hand and delights readers with Chick-Lit that sparkles and characters who come alive.” - Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Trophy Wives Club

“A delightful, charming book! Faking Grace has romance, truth, and a dollop of insanity, making Tamara Leigh a permanent addition to my list of favorite authors. Enjoy!”
- Ginger Garrett, author of In the Shadow of Lions and Beauty Secrets of the Bible

“Tamara Leigh does a fabulous job looking at the faults, the love, the hypocrisy, and the grace of Christians in a way that’s entertaining and fun. Maizy Grace is a crazy character I couldn’t help but like. I loved this book and highly recommend it!”
- Camy Tang, author of Sushi for One? and Only Uni



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Tamara can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

Come and visit some of those on this blog tour:

Alexis at Ramblings From Life
Amy at My Life
Amy at Peek a boo ICU
Andie at frommipov
Angela at Angela Benson.com
Angela at One Baby, Seven Dogs, and a Mommy
April at Projecting A
Betsy Ann at Betsy Ann "Writer at Large!"
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes
Brittanie at A Book Lover
Camille at There is a season
Camy at Camy Tang
Cara at the law, books, and life
Carolyn at Serenity
CeeCee at Book Splurge
Cheri at Kudzu and Koolaid
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Christy at Christy's Book Blog
Dave at Dave Rhoades
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Dawn at Book Junkie Confessions
Deanna at Deannna's Corner
Deborah at books, movies and chinese food
Deborah at Comfort Joy Designs
Debra at Soul Reflections
Deena at A Peek At My Bookshelf
Delia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats
Edyth at Great Reads by Jasmine
Erin at Life Around Here
Georgiana at Georgiana D
Gina at Upon Reflection
Gretchen at Inspire Me
Heidi at Reviews by Heidi
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jendi at Jendi's Journal
Jeni at Allen Family Circus
Jenn at Adventures At Walden's Pond
Jennifer at So Many Books…So Little Time
Jenny at Come Meet AusJenny
Jessica at Praise, Prayers and Observations
Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms
Jim B. at The Bedford Review
Jim T. at One Small Stone--CFBA Book Reviews
Karen at Mommy of Three
Karla at Ramblin' Roads To Everywhere
Kelly at A Disciple's Steps
Kim at Window To My World
Krista at Welcome To Married Life
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
Kristinia at Loving Heart Mommy
LaShaunda at See Ya On The Net
Leah at Ponderings From My Heart
Leslie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight
Linda at Mocha With Linda
Linda at Reading For His Glory
Lori at journey in grace
Mandy at Mommy Cracked
Marcia at Writer-lee
Margaret at Creative Madness
Marilynn at Rhythms of Grace
Melissa at Bibliophile's Retreat
Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author
Michelle at Just A Minute
Nora at Finding Hope Through Christian Fiction
Pam at Pam's Private Reflections
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Pattie at FreshBrewedWriter
Peg at Sips 'n Cups Cafeteria
Rachelle at Stifled Squeal
Rel at Relz Reviewz
Rhonda at Whatever…
Rulan at Fiction Showcase
Ruth at Booktalk & more...
Ryan at loves to read
Sabrina at Hijinks From The Heartland
Shera at Froggy Reviews
Stephanie at Punkin' Press
Sunny at Life In The Estrogen Sea
Tabitha at 123pizza's Weblog
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tami at Tree Swing Reading
Tiffany at Snapshots Of Life
Tracy at Pix-N-Pens
Victoria at Overlooked Orchid

43 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mine is scheduled to post on Wednesday.

Rel said...

Up down under with a review!

Peggy Blann Phifer said...

Wow, I'm the 3rd to post? That hasn't happened before. (grin)

My post will be up in the mroning (4:00 AM Pacific) along with an interview and book giveaway.

This was a fun book.

Peg, Sips 'n Cups Cafe
www.sipsncupscafe.com

Anonymous said...

Mine's up.

Rulan said...

I never got notification for this one, so I came looking. Also, I haven't received this book.

Rulan said...

Oh, and I'll go post it now.

David Meigs said...

Cut and pasted...again.

Pattie said...

I do want to offer giveaways, but dang, this book is too good! I want to read it again :)
My review is posted.
http://freshbrewedwriter.blogspot.com/2008/09/faking-grace.html

Tami said...

My post and review are up!
Tami from Tree Swing Reading. Also giving away a copy.

Anonymous said...

scheduled to post on tuesday.

Deanna said...

Loved this book! I'm posting this review Tuesday morning. Giving away a copy.

Deborah said...

mine's up

Kim said...

I'm posted with a review and an INTERVIEW!! Please stop by for a visit!

Kim
WINDOW TO MY WORLD

Tracy Ruckman said...

Mine's up with a review! Fun book!

CherryBlossomMJ said...

posted. review to come.

Andi said...

Mine is up! Loved the book!

storyline said...

posted

KeepItSimple said...

Posted and reviewed. Thanks for the fun book!!! This one is finding a home on our bookshelf.

Blessings -
Camille

Jenny said...

Posted with a short review. Pinged too!

Pam said...

Finally up with a review at http://daysongreflections.com

Unknown said...

posted

Christy Lockstein said...

I'm up with review

Brittanie said...

Posted with review.

April Erwin said...

Mine's up at www.ProjectingA.blogspot.com

Janna said...

I'm scheduled to post on Wednesday with a review (I just have to finish it before then :-) I was at the ACFW conference and didn't get near the reading done that I would have had I been home - but it was worth it, now I'm just playing catch up!

Loved Splitting Harriet so I figured this one would be a winner too!

~michelle pendergrass said...

Mine's up in the right sidebar. :)

Karla Cook @ Roads to Everywhere said...

Mine is up with a review at Another Road to Ramble. Thanks!

Ausjenny said...

Posted from Canada no review as I think the book arrived after I left home.

Edgy Inspirational Author said...

I am up. No review, but I got one posted for In the Shadow of Lions so maybe this one will be done in a week or so.

http://edgyinspirationalauthor.blogspot.com

Cara Putman said...

I'm up with a review now

Georgiana Daniels said...

I'm up!

Gretchen Geyer said...

Posted with a short review! :) Very enjoyable book!

Lori said...

I finally got a chance to post. (We just had our baby! She's officially 5 days old today! :) )

This was such a fun read! I posted a review as well!

http://web.mac.com/achally
Click on Fiction!

Jasmine said...

Mine is posted. No review cause no book yet...

Anonymous said...

loved this book! posted with review :)

Marjorie Vawter said...

Posted

Cheryl Klarich said...

Review is up. Cut and paste to come! Good book.

Unknown said...

Posted at Bibliophile's Retreat. Review coming soon.

Amy Wallace said...

I'm finally up with a short review. I love Tamara's books!!!

Jim Thompson said...

Here's my post. Already pinged.

Tiffany said...

Mine is up with a review.

Unknown said...

Posted!

Unknown said...

My review is up.

Melissa