Tami Lewis Brown

AWP National Conference

admin — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:36:37 +0000

The young adult novel has exploded in recent years and many adult writers are crossing over. What does it take to write for this burgeoning field? Six novelists publishing literary, historical, mainstream and fantasy fiction for the young, discuss the similarities and differences in adult and young adult fiction that can help writers transition to this fresh—and often edgy—new genre.

Date: 2-5 February 2011
Time: TBA
Location: Marriot Wardman, Washington DC

White Rose Book Club

tamitami — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:49:30 +0000

Tami will be at the White Rose Book Club- one of the oldest groups of book lovers in the state of South Carolina- to sign books and talk about researching and writing SOAR, ELINOR! Date: November 11 2010 Time: 1:30 …
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How do you know when it’s ready to go

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:25:00 +0000

Nearly everyone has a great idea for a book but that doesn’t mean everyone can write a polished manuscript and make a sale. Avoid novice mistakes and put your best foot forward by following Tami's tips for developing manuscripts that are too good to be ignored.

Date: November 6 2010
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Bull Run Library 8051 Ashton Avenue Manassas, VA

Soar Elinor! book launch party

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:00:48 +0000

Meet Tami, hear her read from Soar Elinor! and learn about her flight in an antique biplane as research for the book.

Date: 14 October 2010
Time: 10:30
Location: Politics and Prose (www.politics-prose.com)
5015 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008
202-364-1919

Plan your design

jesset — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:54:30 +0000

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Soar, Elinor!

jesset — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:17:17 +0000

Plucky Elinor Smith was six years old when she first went for a ride in a rickety “flying machine.” At ten, she was taking fling lessons with blocks strapped to the rudder bar so her feet could reach it! Elinor …
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Links for kids who love finding new things

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:24:10 +0000

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An Interview with Tami Lewis Brown

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:25:25 +0000

How did you get the idea for SOAR, ELINOR? I grew up in a family of pilots—my dad, my mom, even my little sister—so it feels like I’ve always “known” pioneer aviatrix Elinor Smith. Elinor was a record breaking pilot who …
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The Map of Me

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:02:01 +0000

The note Momma left on the fridge says only, “I HAVE TO GO.” But go where? Twelve-year-old Margie is convinced she knows the answer. Momma hasn’t run away—she’s run to the Rooster Romp at the International Poultry Hall of Fame, …
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