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Tara

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About Me

I am a freelance writer/author and teacher. I am the author of the series "24: The Official Companion Guides," "300: Art of the Film," and I co-authored "Firefly: The Official Companions" and "The Making of Fantastic Four."I write for SFX, SCI Magazine, Lost Magazine, 24 Magazine, Grey's Anatomy Magazine, Prison Break Magazine, and many more. On the web, I also write for Comcast.net, SCI FI Wire and Total Sci Fi.

My Interests

Movies, Television, Books, Comics/Graphic Novels, Yoga and Buddhism.

I'd like to meet:

Dali Lama and Macca.View All Friends | View Blog | Add Comment

Music:

New CD's by: Sia, Duran Duran, Matt Nathanson, Great Lake Swimmers, Iron and Wine.In my Ipod: Imogen Heap, Zero 7, Beck, Mint Royale, The Beatles, Frou Frou, Ok Go, Gemma Hayes, Citizen Cope, The Raconteurs, Sting (old school), Sia, The Dandy Warhols, Jim Boggia, Powderfinger, Sarah Harmer, Tina Dico, Jose Gonzalez, My Morning Jacket, Macca, Nikka Costa, Boy Kill Boy, and many more........

Movies:

Too many to list, but a very eclectic mix including A Room with a View, Aliens, In the Mood and Dodgeball.

Television:

Pushing Daisies, Dexter, Lost, Heroes, Reaper, Scrubs, Buffy, Angel, The Amazing Race, Sell this House, Project Runway, BSG, The Muppet Show, and my bestest TV friend - 24.

Books:

Some cool graphic novel and comic reads: Blankets by Craig Thompson, Girls and Ultra (by the Luna Brothers), Fables, Y: The Last Man. Books: 'Eat, Pray, Love,' 'Dead' series by Charlaine Harris, Kermit's autobiography :)

Heroes:

My mom, Anne (my yoga guru), my friends and family who live through so much and yet can still laugh, Jim Henson and Lois Lane - cause that bitch is fiesty.

My Blog

Buffy and Paley Madness!

I spent the last week in Los Angeles enjoying the spring weather and a host of pretty celebs on the red carpet of the 25th Annual Paley Festival. I got to cover events for "Pushing Daisies," Judd Apat...
Posted by Tara on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:07:00 PST

24 - Season Six Companion Guide Out Now!

Time to pimp (gimme a break - book writin’ is hard!)The lastest installment of my ’24’ book series is out now in fine stores everywhere:24: The Official Companion Guide: Season 6Yes,...
Posted by Tara on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:10:00 PST

Toys!

Yes, I had the Black Plague and it took two weeks to leave my sad body, so now I'm catching up on posting some stories I did about my Annual Toy Fair Extravaganza. Good times...except that part where ...
Posted by Tara on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:49:00 PST

Toysssssssssssssssssssssss!

Spent the weekend at the Annual Toy Fair and there was plenty to see and oogle. Let me just warn you now, if you like Indiana Jones or are excited about the new Star Wars: Clone Wars - prepare to empt...
Posted by Tara on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:02:00 PST

Good, monster...Sit!

Looks like myself and a whole mess of other people went to see Cloverfield this weekend. I liked it. I had no expectations and didn't want to hurl, so win-win for me. I think it was better executed th...
Posted by Tara on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:10:00 PST

Music I Want to Hug - Best of 07!

If you know me, you know I love my Nano and my music collection a wee too much to be healthy. Thusly, here's my list of CDs I listened to A LOT in 2007. I share the love in case you are looking for so...
Posted by Tara on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:03:00 PST

Feel the AVP2 Fear!

My first story for FEARnet is now up!It's an interview with Greg Strause, the director of Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.A few years ago, I interviewed Greg for his vfx work on The Fog remake - he begge...
Posted by Tara on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:58:00 PST

I’m on Perez!

For those of you that love your awful internet dish served very fey, then you'll be pleased to know that even us nerds can get Perez Hilton props!I just wrote up a big sneak peek on the upcoming J.J. ...
Posted by Tara on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:45:00 PST

Bloggage

Had a nice write up on my Season 5 24 Companion Guide from the Herald-Dispatch!Thanks to them and my PR guy!...
Posted by Tara on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:50:00 PST

The Perfect Holiday Gift!

What could it be, you ask? Well, if you (or someone you know) are a fan of 24 or Kiefer Sutherland...have I got the suggestion for YOU!Yes, this is shameless promotion but hey, 'tis the season! It's m...
Posted by Tara on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:07:00 PST