Tessa Palmeri

Biography

I live with my family in Texas and have a BA in Sociology. I'm a life-long, avid reader, and after some recent life challenges, I've discovered my passion for writing, and I'm reaping the therapeutic benefits! My mind is constantly at work thinking up new characters and scenarios to weave into a relatable story for young adults and adults who are young at heart.

I'm especially interested in how the family, as a social institution, shapes and affects the attitudes, motivations, and goals of young people. I enjoy portraying complicated family dynamics and the catalysts that launch teenagers into adulthood to find their own way in the world.

My hope is that readers of all ages will be entertained, encouraged, and inspired by the characters in my novels as they learn to define relationship boundaries and triumph over obstacles and limitations.

Smashwords Interview

What to you write?
I write fiction novel series - of the Young Adult / New Adult romance variety. But it's not all romance! There are interwoven themes of "coming of age", child/parent and family struggles, teen angst, and finding and practicing faith. The teen years and early twenties are a tough time of figuring out who you are, what you stand for, where you want to go in life, etc. I write about characters finding their way through that critical time in their lives. Sometimes it's not pretty. Sometimes other people in their lives are helpful, but sometimes they're not, and a person has to figure out how to deal with that.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
I feel a sense of celebration for my characters when they overcome adversity and figure out how to break free of whatever is holding them back from experiencing life to the fullest. I also love it when I myself am moved to tears, whether from sadness or joy, by what is happening to my characters. That's when I am reminded of why I write - to evoke emotion out of thin air.
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Books

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