She Named Me Wolf
Wolf is a loner, living in constant fear of his unpredictable, alcoholic father. The only love he feels comes from his best friend Polly, who happens to be the ghost of a Japanese girl.
As Wolf grows, the ghost helps him cope until ultimately Wolf must make the most significant decision of his life. Only his unique friends, powerful imagination, and recollections of his past life as a samurai warrior will help him choose the right path.
She Named Me Wolf is book one in the series The Many Lives of Wolf.
Coming march 3, 2025!
His Name is Junsaku
In a land steeped in honour and tradition, where samurai warriors clash in brutal battles and the shogunate wields supreme power, Junsaku Aoyama knows his destiny: He will be Japan's greatest samurai.
One fateful day, Junsaku finds his life irrevocably altered when a Lithuanian woman disembarks a Dutch merchant ship. From that day on, Junsaku finds himself grappling with doubt and priorities: his loyalty to the rulers of Japan, his love for his family, and the ominous warnings of a ghost shrouded in black. Each decision carries life-and-death consequences that will irrevocably change his life and the destiny of those he holds most dear.
His Name is Junsaku is book two in the series The Many Lives of Wolf.
She Named Me Wolf Reviews
“This book was wonderful! Tenkara has created a phenomenal coming of age story filled with imagination and a healthy dose of spiritualism and inner-strength.”
— Author Ian Conrey
“For those of you who like surprising, and uplifting endings...be prepared. Smart knocks it out of the proverbial park in the final two paragraphs.”
— Author Claudia Piepenberg
“I loved this book. It was thought provoking, and the end completely stunned me. I felt connected to Wolf and was proud to see him progress over the course of the novel.”
— Retro Girl Reads
“Tenkara Smart deals with the heartbreaking subject of child abuse at the hands of an alcoholic parent amazingly. How “Wolf” deals with it is equally amazing. Reincarnation and ghosts as a coping mechanism is BRILLIANT.”
— Author Isabella Steel
His Name is Junsaku Reviews
“Every so often a book reminds me why literature is so important to me. His Name is Junsaku is such a novel; one that truly resonated with me and has what I look for in a story. Tenkara Smart has seamlessly combined the traditions, mysticism, and supernatural forces of Japanese 17th-century society into a thrilling adventure with an understanding of the period and a glimpse into the Japanese culture and psyche. There is plenty of action and battles to keep the most adrenaline-hooked reader satisfied but those moments are interspersed with wonderful descriptions of a loving father, a dedicated husband, and a conventional happy family life.”
— Grant Leishman
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About Me
I am the wife of an Aussie whom I adore and who makes me happy to be alive.
Born in Mystic, Connecticut, I spent most of my life in sunny San Diego, California, studying, working, and travelling for pleasure. Then, when I met my husband, Mark, a true adventurer and world traveler, I moved from Los Angeles to Doha, Qatar before coming to Melbourne, Australia where I currently live and write.
I studied English Literature and Creative Writing at San Diego State University and graphic design at the Advertising Arts College, and I enjoy playing piano and outdoor activities, including kayaking, tennis, squash, surfing, and skiing. I love to eat, drink, and travel, and according to TripAdvisor, I have been to 40% of the globe which I hope to get to at least 50% before moving on to the next life.