Tamara Clymer

Tamara Clymer (or Tami as her friends call her) used to work in television and newspaper newsrooms as a reporter and photographer. Then she turned in her camera and keyboard for a life publishing Christian books… and she hasn’t looked back.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Tamara earned a journalism degree from Kansas State University, then started working in T.V. and newspaper newsrooms, covering everything from local school board meetings to terrorist attacks. In the process, she realized God was calling her to do more with her writing – something with an eternal impact.

In 2010, she founded CrossRiver Media Group, a Christian publishing company that helps women build a battle-ready faith. CrossRiver has become a tiny powerhouse in the Christian publishing world. It has produced several award-winning books including Christian Small Publishers Books of the Year and SELAH Award winners. Tamara encourages her authors to use the words God has given them, for His glory and she teaches writers at Christian writers’ conferences across the country to do the same.

Tami and her high school sweetheart, Shad have been married for more than 30 years. They live in western Kansas with their four kids, two dogs, and a grumpy cat who, ironically is named Grace. Tamara loves her husband and kids dearly, but she also loves hot chocolate, camping, and reading anything she can get her hands on.