I am a Southern girl living in the Pacific Northwest who believes in fairies, magic and seeing the good in everyone (bless my heart). I grew up reading epic love stories and classic Literature, listening to Motown and watching fantastical films like Labyrinth, The Neverending Story, Stardust, the Harry Potter films, The Last Unicorn, Legend and The Princess Bride. I root for the good guys but still love a good villain and most of all, believe in love.

I studied English, Latin and Theatre at the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC. I am a published poet, blogger, playwright and photographer. I wrote her first poem at age 9 and my first novel - a murder mystery - at age 11. I am a member of the Pacific Northwest Writers Association, the Horror Writers Association and the Poetry Society of America.

Visit my poetry blog at http://www.taragoodyearpoetry.blogspot.com and my weight loss journey blog at http://www.chasingbotticelli.com

I also review books on my book review blog, Book in Hand Review, which you can visit at http:bookinhandreview.blogspot.com. Feel free to email me for a review at bookinhandreview@gmail.com!