Tammy Barley's "Hope's Promise"

We're happy to have Tammy Barley with us today talking about her book, Hope's Promise. To learn more about Tammy and her book, read on!

1) How did this story come to you?

It’s book two in The Sierra Chronicles trilogy, the continuing story of rancher Jake Bennett and spitfire Jessica Hale, now Jessica Bennett. Those two had too much story for only one book. Their story was inspired by my grandmother’s stories of her grandmother and grandfather, a Cherokee Indian woman rescued by a western wagon train scout. Riding horses across the west, historic places I visited there, and journals written by those who lived in the West when it was still being carved—each of these spurred my imaginings, and the story lines and characters that gradually unfolded.

2) Tell us about the journey to getting this book published.

Very simple: my publisher, Whitaker House, contracted for the entire series, and this is book two. Book one, Love’s Rescue, was the journey. Fifty-two agents said no, but then Terry Burns, agent extraordinaire, said yes.

3) Tell me three things about yourself that would surprise your readers.
1. I get a kick out of wearing a hoop skirt to book signings.
2. I write while in my comfiest pajamas.
3. I have a secret desire to travel to the far side of the moon, and see just how many stars are really up there. (While wearing a hoop skirt over my comfiest pajamas.) =)

4) What are you working on now and what's next for you?

I’m getting ready to write the first book in my second trilogy, which takes place in the Wind River Mountains, in Wyoming. Lots of anticipation here, waiting to see it come to life. =)

5) Parting comments? Readers have called my writing unique, and I love that.

My novels will carry you back in time to the far reaches of the American West, place you into the saddle of a running horse, and slip you into the cool water of a purling river on a sweltering summer night. I write that you may experience it all firsthand, the stories unfolding around you, woven throughout with bold, unforgettable characters and plenty of romance. I write that you may live the adventure! I can’t wait to see you there!

6) Where can fans find you on the internet?

I’m at http://www.tammybarley.com/index.html, and so are a lot of surprises and goodies!