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Here’s to New Friends (and #giveaway)

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There are some new faces around InspyRomance this April. To celebrate, I’m giving away a paperback copy of my debut novel to someone that says hello in the comments!

I’m Tara Grace Ericson and I am so excited to be a part of the InspyRomance team. I live in the Ozarks with my family: my husband, 2 young boys, and our incredibly lazy dog, Ruby. I love coffee (and tea!) reading, crocheting, decorating for fall and Christmas around the house, and browsing Homegoods or Target when I can get time out alone. I grew up in Nebraska – Go Huskers — and still love to go back there to visit family.

Two years ago, my family moved here from Indiana and I told my husband I didn’t think I was supposed to get a job. He was, understandably, quite surprised, since I was (to that point) a career-minded engineer in manufacturing! But instead of finding a job when we moved, God pushed me to finish the book I had half-written during the previous five years. It was a huge leap, way out of my comfort zone, but also refreshing to dive into my creative side.

Two years later, I’ve published 4 books, 2 novellas, and have four more books slated for the remainder of this year! Now, I stay home with our two boys (one and three years old) and squeeze in writing time when I can. I write small-town Christian romances, based in a fictional Indiana town called Minden. You can read all of my books in Kindle Unlimited.

My first book (Falling on Main Street) tells the story of a career-obsessed corporate recruiter who falls from grace and finds refuge in this small Indiana town. Sparks fly with her landlord’s son, who wants nothing more than for her to leave, and she ends up learning more than she counted on about community, friendship, love, and the genuine faith that surrounds her in her temporary home.

I’ll be dropping in here each month, and I’m on social media almost every day, so follow me on the links in my bio below. You can also get a free story by subscribing to my newsletter!

Okay, now it is your turn. Drop a note in the comments below to say hello and tell me something about you! Do we have anything in common? Have you read one of my books? Whatever you comment, you’ll be entered to win a signed paperback (US only).

*Comments made before midnight (eastern time) on Sunday April 19th will be eligible, winner will be announced in the Sunday Edition on April 26th.

 

Tara Grace Ericson (48 Posts)

Tara Grace Ericson lives in Missouri with her husband and two sons. She studied engineering and worked as an engineer for many years before embracing her creative side to become a full-time author. She loves cooking, crocheting, and reading books by the dozen. Her writing partner is usually her black lab - Ruby - and a good cup of coffee or tea. She loves a good “happily ever after” with an engaging love story. That’s why Tara focuses on writing clean contemporary romance, with an emphasis on Christian faith and living.


Comments

  1. It looks like our hobbies are very similar! I’ll look forward to reading your future posts.

  3. Looking forward to reading your novels. I am a senior citizen who loves reading and traveling (not feasible now).

  11. Hello! I’m already following you on FB, and I think I get your newsletter! I love to read, of course, make my own cards, and I used to crochet. I still like to do embroidery, though I don’t do it too much. I have a tablecloth I need to finish! Since I have to have it in my lap, and it’s big and hot, I don’t work on it much, since I’m at the age of hot flashes.

  14. Hi Trudy! Good to hear from you!

    An embroidered tablecloth sounds beautiful! I do the same thing with my crochet — I tend to only crochet afghans in the winter when I won’t feel trapped in the heat!

  17. Hi Tara,
    I live on a small ranch in the desert part of Washington state. I love to read, write, make soap and cheese and raise sheep, goats, chickens, and ride my horses.

  19. Hello. It is always so amazing when the Holy Spirit talks to us and we listen and obey. Sounds like this is what happened to you with work when you moved. I am now married 36 years. It was a rocky first beginning before marriage, but a mutual friend kept things going for us. We have a 35 year old son who has been married now for four years and loves it. We have a 33 year old daughter who is dating. My husband and I are active in our church, ok physically not right now. He works from home and I am retired. I love to quilt, sew, do count cross stitch and make my own greeting cards. My husband sews, plays the acoustic guitar and the electric guitar, loves his 3-D printer and he reenacts world war two with our son and daughter in law. Our son is a respected sewer in his own right, has been or many years. He mainly sews for reenacting. He and my husband were in civil war reenacting for many many years. Our daughter knows how to sew and quilt.

  21. I am a 76 year old avid reader and reviewer! I love reading about small towns such as mine in North Carolina! I love reading books from new authors! Thanks for the chance!

  27. Welcome, Tara! I really enjoyed reading your first post, and look forward to more. My hat’s off to you for publishing so much in a short amount of time. Now, to go check them out!

  28. Hi Tara,
    I love your books! I have read all that are available to read. God has surely blessed you with a wonderful story telling talent. Please keep writing.

  31. Welcome, Tara! My career was spent as an aerospace software engineer. I’ve always had something brewing with my creative side, too (including crocheting!). I’ve got Falling on Main Street in my burgeoning TBR pile. I’ll have to bump that up to the top. I’m working on my first novel since last December. It’s a wonderful learning process, isn’t it?

    Looking forward to your joining the conversation here on IR.

  32. Welcome! I’m from Missouri too! Just about one hour north of Springfield. We have lots of boat factories in town.
    I am retired and read and review Christian Fiction for fun. I also sew and craft. Haven’t crocheted in a while though.
    Would live to read your books. They look great.

  33. Hello! I love reading too, and I also enjoy crocheting, though I only know one simple stitch, but I find it relaxing to make blankets and such. Much easier than knitting in my opinion. Welcome, and looking forward to hearing more from you!

  34. Hi, Tara! I’m a South Mississippi girl who followed her pastor husband up to Tupelo a year and half ago. Inspirational romance in a small southern town is just what I love! Can’t wait to try yours!

  36. Hi Tara You are New To Me Author I Love reading I am a Disabled Widow, A Breast Cancer Survivor , I am a Mother of 5 Adult Children I have 14 Grandchildren and 5 great Grandbabies I am A Jesus Fan Love The Holy Ghost Spirit! I have never read any of your books would love to be entered for a copy of your print book I live in Waterloo Ohio Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

  39. I love that with only one kind of stitch you can make a bunch of different things! It’s a great thing to do with your hands while watching television or listening to an audiobook!

    Nice to meet you!

  43. Hello Tara from WV. I also enjoy reading and crocheting, as well as many other crafty things. Welcome

  44. Hi Tara, I live in a small town in West Texas. I have been married for almost 44 years, we have 2 grown children with children of their own. Our daughter has blessed us with 1 granddaughter and 1 grandson, and our son has blessed us with 1 grandson. Our oldest grandchild (our granddaughter ) is almost 14 her brother (our grandson) will be 12 this summer, and our son’s son(our youngest grandson ) will be 9 this summer. We have a fur child, he is half Schnauzer and half ??? and he is our joy. My husband and I are retired and we love to work in our yards, I love to plant flowers and he plants the veggies. We love spending time with our grandchildren . Your book sounds like a great read. Best wishes on all your books. Thank you for the chance. Welcome! Stay safe and take care. God Bless you and your family.

  47. Welcome! I live in the city of LaPorte, indiana! Originally from Illinois. I love reading and am learning gardening and hoping to learn crochet.

  49. Hi, I enjoyed reading Falling On Main. I also have some of your other books downloaded to read. Thank you.

  50. Hi, We live in Florida. We have two grown children and 4 grands You are a new author to me. Your books sounds wonderful. I am looking forward to reading your books. Thank you for the chance. Thank you for being a Christian author. Be safe and have a blessed week.

  51. Hi Tara Grace, Welcome to Inspy. I am an aussie and can you tell me where exactly the Ozarks are? I have read about them before but not 100% sure where they are. I have 2 cats one who has discovered butterflies and grasshoppers the other treats the place like a hotel. I told him I am starting to charge him rent. He comes for food and the past few days then disappears where as Libby has been wanting to be on my lap or nearby. (She is not the best bed sharer. When I nap she tends to take over most of the bed)

  52. Hi!
    The Ozarks are a region in southern Missouri/Northern Arkansas in the center of the US. They are wooded, with lots of rocky cliffs and lakes. It’s quite beautiful!
    Your cat sound like they have fun personalities!

  55. Hi, Tara! I’m a senior living a quiet life in SoCal. I like to read and play on my computer and watch Hallmark movies (among other shows).

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