Read more about author tessa emily hall on her website, and get a copy of the book. The debut novel she wrote at 16yearsold, purple moon lighthouse. Oct 15, 20 anderson independent mail interviews 19yearold on her debut ya fiction novel, purple moon. My latest novel, unwritten melody, is now available. Selenas story is one of deep brokenness and healing redemptionthe same story that can be found in so many teen hearts today. If you missed any of the stops, click here for the full schedule. 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. Nov 25, 2015 tagged blindside, providence, purple moon, tessa emily hall, tessa hall about the author sharon wilharm christian speaker, sharon wilharm, is a womens ministry leader, popular media guest, and awardwinning female filmmaker whose stories have impacted audiences around the globe. This crystal clear water flows through a valley shaped roughly in. Purple moon is the debut ya novel from tessa emily hall who just happens to be a young adult herself. Tessa emily hall has crafted characters that are relatable and who deal with situations applicable to any young adult.
Although picking up where the previous novel, purple moon, left off, adequate background is provided so that i had no trouble getting into the story. But when her best friend back home in brooklyn desperately needs her, a secret thats been hidden from selena for years is revealed, and when she becomes a target for one of her cousins nasty pranks, she finds herself having to face the scars from her past and the memories that come. 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. As a newsletter subscriber, you will also receive monthly updates on tessa s writing career, as well as occasional coffee recipes, giveaways, book. Fallen leaves is about the struggles of a young teen girl. Purple moon was a 2014 selah award finalist in ya fiction. Her dad kicked selena and her mom out of the house. 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. Only seventeen more days until tessa emily hall s newest novel, fallen leaves the sequel to purple moon releases. 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. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show teenagers theyre not alone in their struggles. 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. The moon is your reminder that god is neverchanging, and you. 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.
Purple moon is a selah award finalist ya novel published by lighthouse publishing of the carolinas. Purple moon is a ya christianfiction novel by teen author, tessa emily hall. Now she finally has a chance for a new beginning for selena. Tessa emily hall audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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. There also would be no use for the moon if there was never a night.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. I just cant get enough of tessa s writing voice and the characters she creates. In purple moon, selenas life is not what she dreamt as a young girl. Whats the book nearest you, and whats the first line. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Today im sharing from purple moon by tessa emily hall. God has used tessa as a beautiful example to inspire hundreds of young, aspiring authors, across the globe. 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. Ive read both books multiple times and honestly, i dont think ill ever stop. Unwritten melody placed in the top three in four contests at the 2015 blue ridge novelist retreat. Receive signed books download coffee recipes and more. Ya books, books to read, christian fiction books, nonfiction books, book recommendations, beauty and the beast, audio books, recommended books, teen. 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.
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. Im the mother of a sixteenyearold, and im fully on moms side in this conversation. Purple moon was a 2014 selah award finalist in first novel. That means its time to pick up the nearest book and quote the first line. Tessa emily hall is an awardwinning author who wrote her debut novel when she was sixteen.
Selena taylor thought her only worry this fall was starting her junio. Even if you arent a christian, i see no reason why you would enjoy this book any less, as the storyline is certainly gripping, and the author is in no way preachy about her beliefs. Purple moon was a 2014 selah award finalist in the ya fiction and debut novel categories unwritten melody was a 2017 next generation indie book awards finalist in the young author category and 2017 ya fiction moonbeam bronze medalist. Im the author of ya contemporary fiction novels, purple moon and unwritten melody. East of asheville, the rocky broad river tears its way in a series of rapids down through hickory nut gap. Tagged blog tours, fallen leaves, hartline literary and lighthouse publishing of the carolinas, purple moon, tessa emily hall tessa hall actress, author, p. October 29, 2017 purple moon made me appreciate ya contemporary christian fiction. If youve followed me on my blog and social media enough, you know that i love tessa emily hall s blog and her books, purple moon and unwritten melody. She is also the editor over the faith department for temperance magazine. Purple moon by hall, tessa emily author sep2420 paperback tessa emily hall on. Her novel purple moon was a 2014 selah award finalist in ya fiction, and her novel unwritten melody was a fourtime finalist at the 2015 blue ridge novelist retreat. My writing journey timeline part 1 tessa emily hall.
Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show teens theyre not alone. Especially when selena gains the attention of the cute neighbor next door. Oct 09, 2018 only seventeen more days until tessa emily hall s newest novel, fallen leaves the sequel to purple moon releases. Anyway, its god who caused all the problems, right. My own life is a fairy tale storyone that has already been written by the hands of god. Its about discovering how to handle the hardships life has thrown at you with hope and learning to lean on and trust in god. Oct 19, 2018 fallen leaves is the sequel to purple moon by tessa emily hall to release october 26, 2018 illuminate ya. I like science fiction, but theres something enchanting about a. Tessas first teen devotional, coffee shop devos, will.
Purple moon paperback november 8, 2019 by tessa emily hall author. 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. Tessa emily hall is an awardwinning author who wrote her debut novel when. Nov 7, 20 enter the goodreads giveaway for purple moon by tessa emily hall. Purple moon is a great, inspiring read for young adults with a relatable protagonist and great examples of christian living. You could win a copy of her book and an amazon gift card. Tessa emily hall, a talented debut author, is one to watch. Selenas life isnt turning out to be the fairy tale she imagined as a. About purple moon selenas life isnt turning out to be the fairy tale she imagined as a kid. My upcoming release, fallen leaves sequel to purple moon, launches on friday. 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. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Tessa s first teen devotional, coffee shop devos, will. Tessa emily hall is an awardwinning author who writes inspirational yet authentic books for teens to remind them theyre not alone.
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. Unwritten melody was the original title for purple moon. Selena struggles with insecurity and plenty of emotional baggage from her broken family, unhealthy relationships, and a history of smoking and drinking. November 25, 2015 september 6, 2017 by sharon wilharm 1 comment. Buy purple moon by tessa emily hall online at alibris. Unwritten melody was a 2017 next generation indie book awards young author finalist. Tell us about yourself and how you started writing. Even if you arent a christian, i see no reason why you would enjoy this book any.
Read more about author tessa emily hall on her website, and get a copy of the book on amazon. Tessa emily hall writes inspirational yet authentic ya fiction to show teenagers. Book giveaway for purple moon by tessa emily hall nov 06. 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. The character development in this book for teens and young adults by author tessa hall is insightful and even clever. 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.
She writes both fiction and devotionals for teens, including her upcoming release, love your selfie march 2020, ellie claire. She writes both fiction and devotionals for teens, including her upcoming release, love your selfie october 2020, ellie claire. Browse tessa emily halls bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Written by tessa emily hall, audiobook narrated by michelle sargent. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. When someone asks me to describe myself, i say, highly motivated and extremely dangerous. Written by tessa emily hall, narrated by michelle sargent. First of all, i would like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the purple moon blog tour. The debut novel she wrote at 16yearsold, purple moon lighthouse publishing of. In addition to being a frequent contributor to both online and print publications, tessa s debut novel was published while still in her teens.
I met tessa at the blue ridge mountains christian writers conference, and we have been friends ever since. Tessa emily hall, michelle sargent, lighthouse publishing of the carolinas. 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. In case you missed it, yesterday i stopped by rachelle reas blog for the final stop and. Her second ya novel, unwritten melody, released with clean reads fall 2016. However, it is now up and running, so i hope you enjoy. Oct 09, 2018 in book two of her purple moon series, author tessa emily hall brings to life a powerful and inspiring story. First line friday week 97 purple moon by tessa emily hall. This week, she will be on hand at the anderson county museum for her first book signing. Purple moon is a story of healing, a story of learning to trust again. On september 24, 2015 september 24, 2015 by kelseymessner in. Facing pressure from new friends, selena must decide if she can you be her true self when everyone wants her to be someone else. Purple moon is a story of redemption as powerful as any ive read. Tessa emily hall coffee shop devos kathy harris books.
See more ideas about autumn leaves, lake lure and lake lure north carolina. Shes no stranger to stepping out in boldness, casing a vision, making plans, pursuing her goals, and trusting god to open up doors. Honestly, i remember editing purple moon far more than i remember writing it. Selenas father is a pastor and after he throws her mom and her out of the house, selena finds it hard to even come near christians. I need your help in deciding which cover to choose for purple moon, my ya christian fiction novel which releases september 24, 20 through lighthouse publishing of the carolinas.
Prequel short story to the ya novel, purple moon more. Well, today, i am honored to participate in purple moon s blog tour and welcome tessa as a guest on tell the world. The debut novel she wrote at 16yearsold, purple moon lighthouse publishing of the carolinas was a selah 2014 finalist. Purple moon is a wellwritten novel with a great message and a powerful protagonist. You have a story that is somewhat different from most. Tessas first teen devotional, coffee shop devos, released from bethany house earlier this month. Like taylor bennett porch swing girl, hall wrote this book when she was in high school, so she.
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