Mixed Emotions After Completing NaNoWriMo
Tonight, my heart holds a mix of emotions. Firstly, NaNoWriMo holds a special place in my writer's journey. Since 2015, I've embarked on...
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Tara C. Allred
- Oct 27
- 2 min
From Pen to Studio: Embracing Novel Anniversary with an Audiobook
Twenty years ago this month, my first novel, Sanders' Starfish, was released by a mid-sized publisher. Since then, my journey has been an...
Tara C. Allred
- Sep 16
- 3 min
Don't Embrace the Skunk
What’s on the back of your computer?
To introduce September's theme, let me tell my story backward and see how it goes.
On the back of
Tara C. Allred
- Aug 14
- 1 min
Island memories, grief and loss, and Ohana's bond
My heart, like that of many others, aches in the wake of Maui's recent devastations. The year 2012 marked the start of a tradition for my...
Tara C. Allred
- Aug 11
- 3 min
The Path of Family
"Having family is nice. Acting like family is even nicer." August's theme is centered around what it means to be a part of a family and how
Tara C. Allred
- Aug 5
- 3 min
Something is in the Works - Part III
Here is the rest of the story:
In the email titled Questions about audiobooks, this former student shared this: "You may already have
Tara C. Allred
- Jul 26
- 1 min
Something is in the Works - Part II
Are you eagerly anticipating the next chapter of "A Story Worth Sharing"? The first portion of the story can be found here. On November...
Tara C. Allred
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Something is in the Works - Part I
I am amid a captivating chain reaction – a journey that both humbles and excites me! This story spans a vast expanse of time, and it...
Tara C. Allred
- Jul 6
- 2 min
And remember … today is the main event!
I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing people I've met through my books. One of them is my dear friend Jeanette, who always seems to...
Tara C. Allred
- May 29
- 2 min
I Am Growing
Mindset truly makes all the difference in the world! Over the past couple of years, I embarked on a personal journey to understand my...
Tara C. Allred
- May 26
- 2 min
Storymakers and My Growth
Over 20 years ago, I was part of a small group of authors called ldsindieauthorpress (or something like that). Then we decided to change...
Tara C. Allred
- May 9
- 2 min
Grow
What does the phrase "Let Yourself Grow" really mean? During May, I'm on a hunt to find out.
Tara C. Allred
- May 3
- 3 min
A Post For Me: UNAUTHORED LETTERS Timeline
Sometimes we get lost and can only see the immediate moment. However, a pause to really look can change the view.
Tara C. Allred
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Weeding Out the Bad So Good Can Grow
The beauty of nature is undeniable. From the vibrant colors of wildflowers to the peacefulness of an untouched landscape, there's...
Tara C. Allred
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Weed Out the Lies
Words surround me like seeds. To grow requires planting. To plant requires preparation. To prepare requires pulling out the weeds.
Tara C. Allred
- Mar 24
- 4 min
Life Lessons: What a Book Can Do!
Books can change lives! Most likely, you already know that. Probably because of the beloved books in your life that have already done...
Tara C. Allred
- Mar 16
- 3 min
My Story: An Essential Question Answered through Family History
At the end of Sanders' Starfish, Rebecca shares these lines: "...I read my father's journal. [Before] I read parts of it, but I never...
Tara C. Allred
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Where Am I Essential?
If you have already read LIES A PLACE, then you have discovered one of my favorite quotes by Marcus Aurelius:
“Think of yourself as dead.
Tara C. Allred
- Feb 11
- 3 min
Life Lessons: What Does Love Look Like?
I have been around people who seem like loving is just an innate gift that they share easily with others. For me, it's not always so...
Tara C. Allred
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Love Reaches Deep
Outside my comfort zone, I feel vulnerable. When I feel vulnerable, I need extra self-love. For me, this self-love means caring for my...
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