Comments on: Meet Agent/Author Tamela Hancock Murray

By: Cherrie Geerdts

Cherrie Geerdts — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:50:30 +0000

DiAnn Mills highly recommended you as an agent.

Hi Tamela,

I have submitted a binge eating nonfiction book proposal to three editors at publishing houses who requested it during this years Christian Writer’s Guild Conference.

I’d love to meet you. Please contact me at cgeerdts@comcast.net, 303-841-1723 (h), 303-250-7964 (c).

Blessings, Cherrie Geerdts

By: Marvin D Wilson

Marvin D Wilson — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:09:12 +0000

Well I’m not yet a “mid-career” writer – I’m an EMERGING author, so I can’t get the attention yet of someone like Tamela or even be a member of this blog. But I’m paying my dues and staying in contact with this blog and community of writers/readers because one day you will recognize the name of author Marvin D Wilson.

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By: Deb Kinnard

Deb Kinnard — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:11:33 +0000

Let me add my thanks to Tamela for all the hard work she does! I was tickled to pieces when she decided to represent my work. Everything she’s said has added to the quality of my stories, and I’m greatly blessed to have her working with me.

By: Kimberly Shumate

Kimberly Shumate — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:14:11 +0000

As the manuscript coordinator for an ECPA Christian publisher, I work with Tamela frequently. And at the risk of sounding biased, I have to say that Tamela is one of the sweetest, most hardworking agents in the biz. She sets the bar with her uncompromising professionalism and consistent quality of material she represents. Any author would be truly fortunate to have her in their corner.

Thanks for caring enough to bring us the best of new and established writers in an industry that has become more competitive than ever before. Tamela, you are appreciated!

By: Miralee Ferrell

Miralee Ferrell — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:23:04 +0000

I so enjoyed this interview and the excellent overview of how Tamela conducts her business. She’s been my agent for a little over two years, and I know without a doubt that the Lord led me to the exact agent I needed at the time.

I was blessed recently when she shared that she’d been praying for me on a particular issue. I’m not sure why it hadn’t occurred to me that she might pray….but hearing that she had, touched me deeply. God is indeed good for giving each of the author’s she serves a wonderful agent like Tamela!

By: Debby Mayne

Debby Mayne — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:45:16 +0000

Tamela is a wonderful agent because she understands what her authors are going through, since she’s also an author. It’s fun working with her; she’s enthusiastic about what she does, and she knows the market so well.

By: Sandie Bricker

Sandie Bricker — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:41:21 +0000

The thing I appreciate most about Tamela … and she’s much too humble to say it herself … is that she has a true gift for communication. I’ve especially appreciated her open door (or open cell phone) policy. She’s honest and straightforward, and very willing to hear beyond the topical. She wants to hear what motivates another person’s actions. This is something that you don’t find often in our business. She is a very patient person, and I’ve benefited from that more than once.

Tamela, let me just take the opportunity in this very public forum to thank you for your kindness, professionalism, humor and PATIENCE.

And P.S. – thanks for mentioning me in your blog!

By: Trish Perry

Trish Perry — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:14:35 +0000

Not that I want Tamela overwhelmed with proposal submissions, but I can’t recommend her highly enough. When she says Hartline is the agency with a heart, she’s not kidding. And Tamela demonstrates that patient kindness every time I have a question or express a concern to her.

Tamela is a total blessing, and it was fun reading about her. Thanks for the interview!

By: Kathi Macias

Kathi Macias — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:02:33 +0000

As one of Tamela’s many clients, may I offer a hearty “amen” to her comment about offering personal attention. Having been in this industry for years/decades, I’ve worked with several outstanding agents, but none who has given me the personal time and career-building attention that I have received from this lady. Besides, every agency (and author career) “needs a blonde”! Love you, Tamela!

By: Kim Vogel Sawyer

Kim Vogel Sawyer — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:59:26 +0000

Great to see you here, Tamela, and get a “behind the scenes peek” at agenting. I’m glad you’re there for me! Take care.