Tamara Faith Berger

Tamara Faith Berger is a Canadian author and novelist. She is best known for her novel ''Maidenhead'', which won the Believer Book Award in 2012. Berger is a self-described feminist.

After completing her bachelor's degree, she worked as a writer of erotic stories. Her themes include women's desire and sexuality, often describing obscene scenarios. Many of her novels explore issues of race and class. Her literary influences include Georges Bataille and Judy Blume.

Her debut novel ''Lie With Me'' was adapted into a 2006 film by her husband, the filmmaker Clement Virgo. Provided by Wikipedia