Tamera Alexander is a bestselling author of Christian-themed historical romance novels in the United States. She has won several awards for her work, including the Christy Award, the RITA Award, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and the Bookseller's Best Award. Tamera hopes that her readers will not only fall in love with her characters but also gain an appreciation for the history of the setting and the people in it. She currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two adult children. They share their home with an Australian terrier named Murphy.
Tamera was born in Decatur, Georgia, in 1971 to two working parents. She spent much of her childhood writing poetry and short stories but never envisioned herself pursuing writing as a career. After graduating from high school, she attended Harding University, where she studied business, a decision influenced by her early advisors who encouraged her to choose a practical livelihood. Tamera and her husband lived in Colorado for nearly two decades before moving to Nashville.
Tamera Alexander is a well-known author in the inspirational historical fiction genre, and she and her husband live in Nashville, Tennessee, not far from the Southern mansions that serve as the backdrop for many of her award-winning novels. Her books have been translated into multiple languages, including Dutch, German, Polish, Romanian, Slovakian, and Portuguese. Tamera was inducted into the Christy Award Hall of Fame in 2020, the highest honor awarded to Christian fiction. She is also a two-time recipient of the Carol Award and a two-time winner of the RITA Award. Tamera lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, Joe, and two Australian Terriers. She expresses her gratitude to her readers by holding an exclusive giveaway each month on her website.