While her debut novel, purple moon dealt with heavy subjects, unwritten melody delves even deeper. Fallen leaves is about the struggles of a young teen girl. Tessa is a huge inspiration for teen writers like me, not only to pursue their dreams, but to glorify god while doing it. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Purple moon paperback november 8, 2019 by tessa emily hall author. Oct 10, 20 there is more treasure in books than in all the pirates loot on treasure island. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic books for teens to show them theyre not aloneand because she remembers the teen life like it was yesterday or a few years ago.
She writes both fiction and devotionals for teens, including her upcoming release, love your selfie march 2020, ellie claire. Sep 24, 20 purple moon, by tessa emily hall, is an intriguing and inspirational read, which takes us into the life of 16yearold selena and her search for meaning and answers in both her family life and her social life. Purple moon is a story of redemption as powerful as any ive read. Tessa emily hall audio books, best sellers, author bio. Purple moon is a ya christianfiction novel by teen author, tessa emily hall. Tessa s first teen devotional, coffee shop devos, will. Like taylor bennett porch swing girl, hall wrote this book when she was in high school, so she. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show teens theyre not alone. Oct 19, 2018 fallen leaves is the sequel to purple moon by tessa emily hall to release october 26, 2018 illuminate ya. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show teenagers theyre not alone in their struggles. Tell us about yourself and how you started writing. Browse tessa emily halls bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
Her second ya novel, unwritten melody, released with clean reads fall 2016. Thursday, october 10, 20 purple moon blog tour and great giveaways by tessa emily hall. Home about books live write advocate contact press. An interview with ya novelist tessa emily hall in this interview with tessa emily hall, youll read about how a dream to write and touch lives became a reality. Meet tessa emily hall, author of unwritten melody norma gail. I just cant get enough of tessas writing voice and the characters she creates. First, before i get into the interview, heres a little bit about tessa emily hall.
If youve followed me on my blog and social media enough, you know that i love tessa emily halls blog and her books, purple moon and unwritten melody. Dec 09, 2016 tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show others theyre not aloneand because she remembers the teen life like it was yesterday or a few years ago. In addition to being a frequent contributor to both online and print publications, tessas debut novel was published while still in her teens. Selena taylor has a fresh start in lake lure, but can she reunite her broken family by finding her father and brother. To help you find a great book to read this autumn, here are five books to cozy up with this autumn. Aug 07, 2014 tessa emily hall is a nineteenyearold author making her debut with purple moon, a contemporary novel about a troubled teen girl whose mother struggles with her own problems. Purple moon, by tessa emily hall, is an intriguing and inspirational read, which takes us into the life of 16yearold selena and her search for meaning and answers in both her family life and her social life. Tessa emily hall is an awardwinning author who wrote her debut novel when she was sixteen.
The character development in this book for teens and young adults by author tessa hall is insightful and even clever. The debut novel she wrote at 16yearsold, purple moon lighthouse. God has used tessa as a beautiful example to inspire hundreds of young, aspiring authors, across the globe. Books go search buy again your store deals store gift. Apr 01, 2016 although im not one of those writers who resent the editing process i actually enjoy it, the process on this book was extremely long, mainly because i was a teenager and still had a lot to learn about the craft. You have a story that is somewhat different from most. Tessa emily hall, michelle sargent, lighthouse publishing of the carolinas. Be sure to stay updated on our tour schedule by visiting my website at tessaemilyhall. She has currently published four books in total, and is working on more. Anderson independent mail interviews 19yearold on her debut ya fiction novel, purple moon. Even if you arent a christian, i see no reason why you would enjoy this book any.
There also would be no use for the moon if there was never a night. Sep 29, 20 tessa emily hall received copies of her first book, purple moon, a day after she signed a contract with an agent who is going to help her market her second and third book. Ive read both books multiple times and honestly, i dont think ill ever stop. Selenas life isnt turning out to be the fairy more. Selenas story is one of deep brokenness and healing redemptionthe same story that can be found in so many teen hearts today. And once it starts getting closer to the release date, ill host a virtual blog tour. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show. Oct 09, 2018 in book two of her purple moon series, author tessa emily hall brings to life a powerful and inspiring story. However, shes breaking her promise to her mother as well as skipping out on the church skit that she agreed to do with her friends. Tessa emily hall is a nineteenyearold author making her debut with purple moon, a contemporary novel about a troubled teen girl whose mother struggles with her own problems. The debut novel she wrote at 16yearsold, purple moon lighthouse publishing of.
Unwritten melody was the original title for purple moon. Tessa emily hall received copies of her first book, purple moon, a day after she signed a contract with an agent who is going to help her market her second and third book. Since then, ive had two books release, titled purple moon and unwritten melody. Author of purple moon lighthouse publishing of the carolinas, 20. Tough topics such as abandonment, depression, and suicide plague cassies life, but she dreams of breaking free. In the end, will selena be able to find the purple moon in the darkness of her life. Although im not one of those writers who resent the editing process i actually enjoy it, the process on this book was extremely long, mainly because i was a teenager and still had a lot to learn about the craft. Well, today, i am honored to participate in purple moons blog tour and welcome tessa as a guest on tell the world.
Oct 12, 2018 tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic books for teens to show them theyre not aloneand because she remembers the teen life like it was yesterday or a few years ago. Like taylor bennett porch swing girl, hall wrote this book when she was in high school, so she understands teens. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show others theyre not aloneand because she remembers the teen life like it was yesterday or a few years ago. There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates loot on treasure island.
Selenas life isnt turning out to be the fairy tale she imagined as. Well, today, i am honored to participate in purple moon s blog tour and welcome tessa as a guest on tell the world. Here is an interview that i did with tessa emily hall, author of unwritten melody. In purple moon, selenas life is not what she dreamt as a young girl. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic books for teens to show them theyre not aloneand because she remembers the teen life. The author wanted to write christian fiction that would appeal to teenagers. Tessa emily hall is an awardwinning author who wrote her debut novel when she. While this book didnt give me the same vivid feeling that purple moon did, it was still a very worthwhile read. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. See more ideas about lake lure, lake lure north carolina and autumn leaves.
Cyle young is a renowned literary agent and awardwinning author of over 20 writing awards. Its about discovering how to handle the hardships life has thrown at you with hope and learning to lean on and trust in god. Im the author of ya contemporary fiction novels, purple moon and unwritten melody. My next book is a nonfiction devotional for teen girls. She is also the editor over the faith department for temperance magazine, a column writer for whole magazine, a contributing writer for more to be, as well as the pr for god of moses. Interview with tessa emily hall, author of unwritten melody. Tags author, blog, book, books, caroline george, fandom, interview, purple moon, read, tessa emily hall, the prime way program, write, writing tips comments leave a comment how to make inspiration boards for your novel. Tessa emily hall, a talented debut author, is one to watch. I met tessa at the blue ridge mountains christian writers conference, and we have been friends ever since. Tessa emily hall is an awardwinning author who writes inspirational yet authentic books for teens to remind them theyre not alone.
This week, she will be on hand at the anderson county museum for her first book signing. In unwritten melody, tessa uses her gift once again to show how beautiful life is. Oct 15, 20 anderson independent mail interviews 19yearold on her debut ya fiction novel, purple moon. Shes no stranger to stepping out in boldness, casing a vision, making plans, pursuing her goals, and trusting god to open up doors. Tessa emily hall is a 19yearold author of purple moon, her ya christian fiction novel to be published september 20 by lighthouse publishing of the carolinas. Ya books, books to read, christian fiction books, nonfiction books, book recommendations, beauty and the beast, audio books, recommended books, teen. My next book is a nonfiction devotional for teen girls, titled coffee shop devos. Selenas life isnt turning out to be the fairy tale she imagined as a. I just cant get enough of tessas writing voice and the characters she. Write now caters to teen and adult writers, and offers inspiration as well as stepbystep guidelines that will increase chances of publication. The teen author duo, tessa emily hall and caroline george, will host a writing and publishing workshop, write now, on october 8, 2016 at the anderson county museum, 202 e greenville st, anderson, sc from 10. Tessas first teen devotional, coffee shop devos, will. She has been writing since sixteen years old, and has continued it ever since. Her first teen devotional, coffee shop devos, released with bethany house in 2018.
Ive had two books release, titled purple moon and unwritten melody. This will release september 2018 with bethany house. Purple moon had a great time signing books today with caroline in nc. The debut novel she wrote at 16yearsold, purple moon lighthouse publishing of the carolinas was a selah 2014 finalist. When someone asks me to describe myself, i say, highly motivated and extremely dangerous. Genre chat tessa emily hall writing for young adults. Oct 09, 2018 only seventeen more days until tessa emily hall s newest novel, fallen leaves the sequel to purple moon releases. Tessa emily hall received copies of her first book, purple moon, a day after she signed a contract with an agent who is going to help her. Her passion for shedding light on clean entertainment and media for teens led her to a career as an associate agent at hartline literary agency, ya acquisitions editor for illuminate ya lpc imprint, and foundereditor of. My writing journey timeline part 1 with purple moon edits halfway through and the cover and back cover blurb of my book in the works, its starting to feel a little more real for me now. Purple moon, was published by lighthouse publishing of the carolinas. Tessa emily hall is an awardwinning author who wrote her debut novel when she was. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
Only seventeen more days until tessa emily halls newest novel, fallen leaves the sequel to purple moon releases. Honestly, i remember editing purple moon far more than i remember writing it. My writing journey timeline part 1 tessa emily hall. In book two of her purple moon series, author tessa emily hall brings to life a powerful and inspiring story. Tessa emily hall is establishing herself as an author capable of cultivating a wide range of emotions within the ya genre. She is now a multipublished author of both fiction and nonfiction inspirational yet authentic books for teens, including her upcoming release, love your selfie october 2020, ellie claire.
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