Tamara Clymer used to work in television and newspaper newsrooms as a reporter and photographer. However, several years ago 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 in the early 90s. Soon after, she started working in T.V. and newspaper newsrooms, covering everything from local school board meetings to terrorist attacks. In the process, she realized she wanted to do more with her writing, something with an eternal impact.

In 2010, she founded CrossRiver Media Group. This small company is has become a 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. She teaches writers to do the same at Christian writers’ conferences all across the country.

Tamara married Shad, her high school sweetheart more than 30 years ago. They live in western Kansas with their four kids, two dogs, a very grumpy cat ironically named Gracie. They try to keep up with their kids’ sports and church activities.  Sometimes they even get to relax with a family camping trip to the mountains.