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Tenkara Smart

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Tenkara Smart is the author of The Many Lives of Wolf book series. Tenkara's novels appeal to readers who enjoy coming-of-age fiction, spiritual journeys of self-discovery, and unforgettable characters.

Raised in San Diego and now living in Australia, Tenkara grew up surfing the California coast before trading waves for kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, and exploring the outdoors. Her travels, especially to Japan, a place close to her heart, continue to inspire her writing and adventurous spirit.

To keep up on her favourite reads, visit @TenkaraSmart.com.
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Tenkara Smart Hi Jordan,

Throughout my life, people have shared stories with me, and some of those stories were added to my book. I added this short scene because I…more
Hi Jordan,

Throughout my life, people have shared stories with me, and some of those stories were added to my book. I added this short scene because I felt it highlighted the wisdom of Wolf and that it showed Wolf is true to who he is, he trusts his feelings and his instincts, and Wolf is committed to making his own decisions in life based on what he thinks is right.

My future books will be taking place long in the past and not in Australia, so the topics and stories will be different.
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Tenkara Smart Hi Matthew,

Wow! Thank you so much for enjoying She Named Me Wolf.

The idea came from stories that were shared with me. I decided that I wanted to take…more
Hi Matthew,

Wow! Thank you so much for enjoying She Named Me Wolf.

The idea came from stories that were shared with me. I decided that I wanted to take these real-life experiences and fictionalize them, creating a series of books that would (hopefully) touch a reader on a deep level. The next book in the series The Many Lives of Wolf is about the samurai warrior, Junsaku, and I hope to have it ready to read in 2021. I hope you'll give it a read :)

Also, I hope you'll share your review on Amazon and Goodreads so that others might know you enjoyed it. Thanks again for the question and for saying that you were touched by She Named Me Wolf - you made my day!!!

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SOME BATTLES ECHO ACROSS LIFETIMES.

For a limited time, His Name is Junsaku by Tenkara Smart is FREE on Kindle from 18 June.

Set in 17th-century Japan, this story of honour, family, sacrifice, and destiny follows a young samurai forced to choose between loyalty to his shogun and the people he loves most.

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“Because of your exemplary service, I am promoting you to the highest rank in my personal guard: General.”
― Tenkara Smart, His Name is Junsaku: A Haunting, Historical Fantasy Romance

“There is only choice, and at every moment, you only have two choices. When you make your decision, you'll know if it was right by the way you feel. If you know it wasn't the right choice, make a different choice.”
― Tenkara Smart, She Named Me Wolf

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