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Found this original I AM TAMRA artwork in an old sketchbook from 2020, when I first published. The first shows 3 cover design ideas. The second I liked so much, I published it in the interior as bonus content. Back then, I still had a lot of things
Read for free, no sign-up required. Explore my speculative dystopian SkyWorld, where humanity's best future is in the hands of technology. All humans have to do is generate energy to keep the Bots in operation, but most earn extra tokens performing o
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My goal is to becoming a full-time author. Until then, what I earn comes from waitressing 5 days a week. The more people support my writing, the more time I’ll have to keep doing it. If you enjoy my FREE short stories, please show your support & help me make this a career!

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Learning The Ropes: Tales From My First Book Fair 
Learning The Ropes: Tales From My First Book Fair 

My first book market has come and gone and the verdict is in. I went into it planning to do my best and, whatever the outcome, learn from the experience. This blog entry explores those lessons learned and my plans to approach my next market with more savvy and strategy.

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Celebrity Problems (Part III)
Celebrity Problems (Part III)

The conclusion to the three-part Celebrity Problems series: Jessica128's plans for Lisa010 go awry in Sector 5, the place for SkyCity rejects. Another Sector 1 Celebrity shows up, sneaking in the shadows, and they need to know why. Uncovering a scandal on their SkyWeb feeds could make them famous. But instead, their horrific discovery lands one Celebrity in Sector 5 for life.

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Celebrity Problems (Part 2)
Celebrity Problems (Part 2)

(22 min) Jessica128 has Lisa010 right where she wants her. Now, all she has to do is follow through with her diabolical plan. With Lisa out of the picture, Jessica’s life will be bound for success. No one in SkyCity would bother to look into a Celebrity disappearance. Not when they can use it to their own advantage. But when it finally comes time to commit the act, someone unexpected appears and changes everything.

Jessica128 has Lisa010 right where she wants her. Now, all she has to do is follow through with her diabolical plan. With Lisa out of the picture, Jessica’s life will be bound for success. No one in SkyCity would bother to look into a Celebrity disappearance. Not when they can use it to their own advantage. But when it finally comes time to commit the act, someone unexpected appears and changes everything.

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