Hi friend,
I’M TAMIKA
I’m an Oakland-born author, creative introvert, and brand builder
helping women over 50 turn writing from a hobby, to a career that earns.
About Me
I always wanted to be a writer but didn’t see a path forward for a busy, working mom.
I’ve loved writing for as long as I can remember. Back in elementary school, my journal entries often turned into short stories instead of just daily notes. Later, I majored in English with a focus on Creative Writing in college. Writing short stories became my favorite escape.
After law school, I spent twenty years working in government relations and external affairs. The work was fulfilling, but I never lost my passion for writing short stories. One of those stories turned into my first novel, and that novel led to two more.
Those three books found an audience of over 350,000 women.
That audience helped me build a brand, which led to partnerships, a journal series, and digital products. One day, I realized I had built a brand. But it wasn’t just any brand. It was one that earns.
I created OurWritesMatter because of my own journey and my strong belief that every woman over 50 deserves to take up space and share her story.
About my Novels
I’m not a therapist, but I play one in my books.
I’ve heard that reading my stories is like spending time with a best friend. I love that! People tell me that reading my stories feels like spending time with a good friend or family member, and that makes me so happy. That’s why I write about characters who deal with real-life challenges that most of us have experienced, whether firsthand or through someone we know.
My stories are meant to make you think, laugh, and sometimes even cry. I enjoy adding hope, love, and redemption to every book. I want you to finish my stories feeling satisfied, inspired, and understood. My characters aren’t perfect—they make mistakes, just like we all do. But with accountability, support, family, and sometimes a good therapist, they always find their way.
About MY BRAND
Starting a brand at 50 in a creative world shaped by technology and AI was challenging.
Still, I was determined to succeed. Many writers don’t see themselves as able to earn money through brand partnerships, content creation, or other interests. This misunderstanding led me to start Our Writes Matter. The brand is based on the idea that a woman writer over 50’s greatest asset isn’t just her books, but her life experiences, passions, and skills gained over the years. These are what help build successful author brands, not just the books themselves.
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Our Writes Matter offers women writers over 50 the tools and support they need to turn writing from a hobby into a real career.
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1.3M
Monthly Reach
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91.5K
Weekly Reach
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408K+
Audience Across All Platforms
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88%
Women Demographic
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