Author & speaker

Tama Fortner

TAMA FORTNER is an ECPA award-winning and bestselling author with more than sixty titles to her credit, including her latest releases Serah and the First Christmas; Know, Grow, and Go Devotional; Prayers for Each Moment; God, I Feel Sad; and God, I Feel Scared. She is the writer behind the million-selling Indescribable for Kids series with Louie Giglio, as well as a number of books in the Jesus Calling children’s line, including the wildly successful Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions for Kids. Tama has collaborated with such well-known authors as Max Lucado, Levi Lusko, and Sadie Robertson Huff to create inspirational books for all ages. In addition to writing books, Tama’s articles and devotions have been featured in numerous publications, including Woman’s Day, Crosswalk.com, Arise Daily, and on KHCB radio blog. She has been a guest on television’s Today in Nashville, as well as such podcasts as Monica Swanson/Boy Mom, AllMomDoes, Growing Home Together, Open Door Sisterhood, Pardon the Mess, and more. Tama and her husband have two children who have grown up much too fast for their mama’s liking. She lives on the outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee, with her family and a feisty little pup who is convinced she is people too. 2024 Children’s Book of the Year — God I Feel Scared: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God (Zonderkidz); coauthor Michelle Nietert and illustrator Nomar Perez 2024 Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year — God I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God (Zonderkidz); coauthor Michelle Nietert and illustrator Nomar Perez