Marianne Sciucco: Author, Teacher, Dreamer: Blog Tour: The Caselli Family Series by Ta'Mara Hanscom

Ta'Mara has published her Caselli Family series before, but she is now relaunching the series starting with The Pretender and Pit of Ambition! Join this super fun blog tour and find out more about the first two books (of five). Also, make sure you check out the great giveaway!

About the Books

The Pretender: A Blackguard in Disguise is the first volume of 5 in the family epic series The Caselli Family Series.

It begins in South Dakota in 1975 where eighteen-year-olds could order 3.2 beers in a bar and loaded guns were kept under the counter. Frankie Valli sang My Eyes Adored You, and American soldiers returning from Vietnam struggled with their new reality.

It’s within this tumultuous season of American history that Tillie Caselli meets Noah Hansen, and they are never the same again. Their lives were mysteriously intertwined – and had been for many years – yet they had no idea.

From the moment they met, Tillie and Noah wanted to spend the rest of their lives together, but a deliberate omission will keep them apart – and that same omission will be responsible for the escape of a murderer, and a bride’s deception.

These compelling stories are interwoven with Biblical truths and light-hearted, real life events from the author’s own past. Easy to understand and relate to, as well as encouraging.

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Pit of Ambition is the second volume of 5 in the family epic series The Caselli Family Series.

Five years have passed since Noah and Tillie’s “chance” meeting. They’ve married other people by now, and are both beginning their families. In the pursuit of professional and political success, Alex runs headlong into a pit of pride and ambition...and Giuseppe begins to hate the husband he chose for his daughter. Alex and Noah are doing business on many fronts, which will bring Noah to town for an unintended meeting with Giuseppe. Tension abounds as he attempts to conceal his daughter’s identity from Noah. Alex strays when Tillie needs him the most, and it’s Noah who will bring him home. But, instead of learning Tillie’s identity, he connects with her brothers, especially Marquette. Unbeknownst to Noah, his new foreman is a member of the crime family Marquette has sought since 1968.

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Interview with Tamara Hanscom

What inspires you to write in this genre?

I love Jesus and I want to put the stories together in such a way that His glory is revealed.

Any more books in the series?

Yes! There are total of 5 books in the series, and then we’ll start a new series.

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am married—going on 36 years. We have 3 children, a grandson, some rescue pets, and a very busy franchise.

I love baseball and barbeques, and if you read my books you’ll see that I’ve put a lot of those two things in them. There is nothing more fun for me than calling the kids over for a barbeque and having the game on at the same time.

I also love to teach adult women’s Sunday school. I can get immersed in the Scriptures so easily, and it gives me great joy to share with others what I’ve learned.

Are you eclectic?

I might be. I do have quite a variety around me.

What’s next?

Once I’m finished with the Caselli Family Series, I’m starting a new series. I’ve already written several chapters in the new series, and I’m really excited about it. This series won’t revolve around the Casellis, but they will have small cameos.

About the Author

I was born and raised in South Dakota, and I love her people and rich history. For many years I’ve also had a deep love for Italy and her colorful chronology. I was fortunate enough to visit Italy on my 25^th wedding anniversary, and I added some of the details of my travels to my fictional series The Caselli Family Series. My favorite sport is baseball – Detroit Tigers – and I can’t wait until the next time I get to see them play in Comerica Park. I live for the next family barbeque. My husband and I own a national pizza franchise in Iowa, where we currently reside. We have three grown children and one grandson. We’ve rescued two cats and one Pomeranian. I teach AWANA Cubbies and speak at women’s events.

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Giveaway

Ta’Mara is generously offering a $50 Amazon gift card! There are many different ways in the Rafflecopter to enter. The more you choose, the better chance you have of winning.

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