Tara's journey through the world of words began at the College of Charleston, where she immersed herself in English Literature, Classical Languages (Latin), and Theater. Her passion for storytelling blossomed early; she penned her first poem at the tender age of 9 and ventured into novel writing with a murder mystery at 11, which even caught the eye of Stephen King's publisher—though they weren't quite ready for her youthful gore and mayhem.

A published poet, blogger, book reviewer, playwright, and photographer, Tara's creative talents know no bounds. She has honed her skills as a Freelance Editor and served as an Assistant to a west coast Literary Agent. Her dedication to the craft is evident in her participation in numerous writer conferences and her impressive record as a 14-time NaNoWriMo champion.

Tara's professional affiliations are as diverse as her interests. She has been a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America, the Pacific Northwest Writers Association, the Horror Writers Association, and the Poetry Society of America. In 2024, she returned to academia to study Organizational and Professional Communications at Pennsylvania State University, where she excelled, making the Dean's List in both Spring and Fall 2024, and earning an invitation to join the Pi Delta Chi chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda.

April 2025 marked a significant milestone in Tara's career with the completion of her first poetry chapbook, Fragments of Farewell, set to be published in Summer 2025. Her heroes, a blend of personal and literary inspirations, include her late mother, big brother, Emily Dickinson, Kate Chopin, Jane Austen, Taylor Swift, Irena Sendler, Claudette Colvin, and Maya Angelou.