Tami Nantz is the Communications Director for The Andy Andrews Group and lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband John and their two German Shepherds.
She began her writing career as a political commentator and activist and has spent more than two decades writing across multiple genres. Tami has ghostwritten for New York Times bestselling authors, contributed work featured on the Jerry Jenkins website, and interviewed prominent voices including Andy Andrews, Vince Flynn, Dinesh D’Souza, and Katie Pavlich, as well as numerous sitting Members of the U.S. House and Senate. Her work has included news coverage, book reviews, human-interest stories, educational and opinion pieces.
Tami is also the author of This Isn’t the Life I Prayed For, a study of the Book of Job written for those navigating unexpected hardship and enduring faith. She continues to produce her own work for publication, blending clear teaching with thoughtful storytelling.
When she’s not writing or editing, Tami can usually be found reading a good thriller or hiking with her family.
There’s something timeless about coloring Easter eggs—but what if the most beautiful colors weren’t in a box, but already in your kitchen? In this thoughtful piece by Tami Nantz, discover the quiet science and unexpected beauty behind natural dyes, from avocado skins to red cabbage. It’s simple, a little surprising, and a gentle reminder that ordinary things often hold more possibility than we realize.
Most people think the secret to winning more business is a better pitch. A sharper hook. More confidence. More persuasion. But what if the real problem isn’t how you’re selling — it’s that nobody actually understands what you’re saying? There’s a reason some communicators earn trust almost instantly while others talk in circles and wonder why people tune out. Tami Nantz cuts through the noise with a simple principle that changes the way you write, speak, and show up in business. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
We reserve the word “art” for people with extraordinary talent—painters who capture light on canvas, poets who make language sing, sculptors who free figures from stone. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? What if art isn’t really about skill at all, but about something much simpler and more accessible? Something children do naturally until we teach them to stop. This piece explores a different way of seeing creativity—one that changes everything about how we notice beauty, meaning, and our connection to something eternal.
You know those stories that sit quietly in your memory—the ones that shaped who you are today? Maybe it’s a moment in the kitchen, a hospital waiting room conversation, or the morning you realized something important about yourself. Those aren’t just memories. They’re wisdom waiting to be passed down.
Tami Nantz invites teens to see their writing as more powerful than they realize — a way to encourage others, tell the truth, sort out what’s going on inside, and shape moments that matter. Through relatable examples and gentle wisdom, she shows how words can build connection and clarity. A set of meaningful writing challenges at the end gives young writers practical ways to grow their voice and confidence.
You love stories—I do too! Maybe you’ve read a book that made you laugh out loud, cry a little, or stay up way past your bedtime (even though you promised your parents you’d only read one more chapter). And now you’re thinking…
In business, words are tools—not decorations. In Plot Twists and Rabbit Trails (Business Edition), Tami Nantz shows how to trade clever detours for clear direction. From trimming rabbit trails to structuring your message for scanning eyes, she explains how to write emails, proposals, and memos that get read—and acted on. You’ll discover when a well-placed twist or side story sharpens your point, and when it just muddies the waters. The takeaway? Clarity wins every time.
In this playful and insightful piece, Tami Nantz explores how the best stories don’t always stick to the main road. With examples from masters like Daniel James Brown, Michael Perry, and Agatha Christie, she explains how rabbit trails and plot twists—when done with purpose—can turn good writing into unforgettable storytelling. Whether you’re crafting fiction or memoir, this will show you how detours can add depth, build connection, and keep readers turning pages with curiosity.
There’s something magical about poetry—it helps us slow down, look closer, and say things we didn’t know we needed to say. In this piece, you’ll find a gentle introduction to the world of poetry: simple explanations of rhythm, imagery, and word choice, along with easy writing exercises designed to unlock your creative spark. Whether you’re brand new to writing or just looking for a fresh start, this is your invitation to experiment, express, and explore what only you can say.