Description: In 1857, America, the daughter of a slave owner, is an abolitionist and a student at Oberlin College. America goes home during school break to confront her father about freeing his slaves. Her classmate, William, goes to Kentucky to preach abolition. They land in the center of the approaching storm sweeping the nation.
Brief description: Tamera Lynn Kraft has always loved adventures. She loves to write historical fiction set in the United States because there are so many stories in American history. There are strong elements of faith, romance, suspense and adventure in her stories. She has received 2nd place in the NOCW contest, 3rd place TARA writer's contest, and is a finalist in the Frasier Writing Contest. Her newest novel, Red Sky Over America is Book 1 of the Ladies of Oberlin series. Tamera been married for 39 years to the love of her life, Rick, and has two married adult children and three grandchildren. She has been a children's pastor for over 20 years. She is the leader of a ministry called Revival Fire for Kids where she mentors other children's leaders, teaches workshops, and is a children's ministry consultant and children's evangelist and has written children's church curriculum. She is a recipient of the 2007 National Children's Leaders Association Shepherd's Cup for lifetime achievement in children's ministry. You can contact Tamera online at her website: http: //tameralynnkraft.net
Review Quotes:
Red Sky Over America tackles the most turbulent time in history with thorough research and fascinating characters. Tamera Lynn Kraft has woven a tale about the evils of slavery that should never be forgotten. -- Mary Ellis, author of The Quaker and the Rebel, The Lady and the Officer, and The Last Heiress.