TAMARA MILLER
BIO
Biography

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tamara L. Miller earned her PhD in Canadian history before embarking on a career working for the federal government. Miller began as a doe-eyed policy analyst and eventually moved into an executive role with the Government of Canada. She later left public service, older and perhaps a little wiser, to become a writer. Tamara is past president of Ottawa Independent Writers and has written several articles published online by the likes of CBC and Ottawa Life Magazine. Into the Fall is her first novel.

Over the years, the author has called many Canadian cities home but now lives in Ottawa with her family and two long-suffering cats. She’s always been fascinated by the raw beauty of the wilder places in the world and escapes to them whenever possible.

ADDRESS
City: Ottawa, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Into the Fall
Publisher
Thomas & Mercer
Year
2025
Title
The Weight of Glass
Publisher
Thomas & Mercer
Year
2026
LINKS
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Workshop details
Audience Size
20
Intended Audience
Writers seeking to learn more about representation
Workshop Length
3 hours
Workshop Description
Workshop description

In this lively and informative workshop, Tamara offers insights from her own journey to publication.

Drawing from her experience landing representation and publishing for her first novel, Into the Fall, Tamara demystifies the querying process with practical tips, candid anecdotes, and a generous dose of humour. From crafting a compelling query letter to researching the right agents and staying resilient through rejection, this workshop covers it all. 

Workshop Fee(s)
Fees adjusted depending on venue
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes