TOP 3 FINALIST
Tucker Axum, Co-Author with James Patterson
"Red Prairie blends mystery, faith, and unforgettable characters into a story
that's difficult to put down. Tammy Vaughter delivers surprising twists while
exploring courage, forgiveness, and the enduring search for justice."
— Tucker Axum, New York Times Bestseller
Co-author of Cajun Justice with James Patterson
About Tammy Vaughter
Tammy Vaughter is the author of the Wild Grace Series, a collection of emotionally rich rural suspense novels that blend gripping mysteries with redemption, hope, and unforgettable characters.
Her storytelling has already earned significant industry recognition. Out of more than 5,000 writers who entered James Patterson's nationwide co-author competition, Tammy was selected as one of only three finalists invited to co-write with the world's bestselling thriller author, whose books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide.
Drawing inspiration from her home in western Nebraska, Tammy creates cinematic stories set against sweeping prairie landscapes where ordinary people face extraordinary evil, family secrets, and impossible choices. Her novels combine page-turning suspense with emotional depth, exploring universal themes of forgiveness, truth, sacrifice, and the courage to do what is right when everything is at stake.
Published by Lore & Legacy Press, Tammy is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and a member of the Nebraska Writers Guild. Red Prairie, the first novel in the Wild Grace Series, launches a multi-book saga designed for readers and viewers who love character-driven thrillers with heart. She is currently writing Blue Mesa, the second installment in the series.
When she's not writing, Tammy enjoys life on her Nebraska homestead with her family, where ranch life, wide-open skies, and the rugged prairie continue to inspire the stories she tells.
About the Author.
Tammy Vaughter is the author of the Wild Grace Series, a collection of emotionally rich rural suspense novels that blend gripping mysteries with redemption, hope, and unforgettable characters.
Her storytelling has already earned significant industry recognition. Out of more than 5,000 writers who entered James Patterson's nationwide co-author competition, Tammy was selected as one of only three finalists invited to co-write with the world's bestselling thriller author, whose books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide.
Drawing inspiration from her home in western Nebraska, Tammy creates cinematic stories set against sweeping prairie landscapes where ordinary people face extraordinary evil, family secrets, and impossible choices. Her novels combine page-turning suspense with emotional depth, exploring universal themes of forgiveness, truth, sacrifice, and the courage to do what is right when everything is at stake.
Published by Lore & Legacy Press and Square Tree Publishing, Tammy is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and a member of the Nebraska Writers Guild. Red Prairie, the first novel in the Wild Grace Series, launches a multi-book saga designed for readers and viewers who love character-driven thrillers with heart. She is currently writing Blue Mesa, the second installment in the series.
When she's not writing, Tammy enjoys life on her Nebraska homestead with her family, where ranch life, wide-open skies, and the rugged prairie continue to inspire the stories she tells.
About the Author.
Tammy Vaughter is the author of the Wild Grace Series, a collection of emotionally rich rural suspense novels that blend gripping mysteries with redemption, hope, and unforgettable characters.
Her storytelling has already earned significant industry recognition. Out of more than 5,000 writers who entered James Patterson's nationwide co-author competition, Tammy was selected as one of only three finalists invited to co-write with the world's bestselling thriller author, whose books have sold more than 400 million copies worldwide.
Drawing inspiration from her home in western Nebraska, Tammy creates cinematic stories set against sweeping prairie landscapes where ordinary people face extraordinary evil, family secrets, and impossible choices. Her novels combine page-turning suspense with emotional depth, exploring universal themes of forgiveness, truth, sacrifice, and the courage to do what is right when everything is at stake.
Published by Lore & Legacy Press and Square Tree Publishing, Tammy is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature and a member of the Nebraska Writers Guild. Red Prairie, the first novel in the Wild Grace Series, launches a multi-book saga designed for readers and viewers who love character-driven thrillers with heart. She is currently writing Blue Mesa, the second installment in the series.
When she's not writing, Tammy enjoys life on her Nebraska homestead with her family, where ranch life, wide-open skies, and the rugged prairie continue to inspire the stories she tells.
TAMMY VAUGHTER
THE WILD GRACE SERIES
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