Tara
"Author Of Wicked Baby and The Mmm Girl"

Female
36 years old
Brighton, South
United Kingdom



Last Login:8/19/2008
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    Tara 's Interests
GeneralWriting, old movies, seaside towns, scandal
Music
Billie Holiday, Marvin Gaye, Madonna, Amy Winehouse
MoviesThe Misfits, Chinatown, The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946 version), Bonnie And Clyde, The Grapes Of Wrath, The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre, High Sierra, Ninotchka, White Heat, Midnight Cowboy, McCabe and Mrs Miller, Billy Liar, East Is East, Some Like It Hot, Bus Stop, A Letter To Brezhnev, Desperately Seeking Susan, Rosemary's Baby, Tess, Doctor Zhivago
TelevisionThe Sopranos
BooksWuthering Heights, To Kill A Mockingbird, Nana, The Woman Of Rome, Memoirs Of A Geisha, The Little Friend, The Long Firm, Conversations With Marilyn, Liana, Tess Of The D'Urbevilles, The Brothers Karamazov, Ham On Rye, The Dud Avocado, The Grapes Of Wrath, Absolute Beginners, The Virgin Suicides
HeroesMarilyn Monroe, Frida Kahlo, Tony Hancock

     Tara 's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Friends
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Writer

   Tara 's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist




Tara loves Brighton in summer

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   Tara 's Blurbs
About me:
I was born and raised in London. Since then I have lived in Lancaster, Derby and now Brighton. I am married with two sons. 'Wicked Baby', my novella based on the events of the Profumo Affair, was published in 2004. 'The Mmm Girl', my new novel about the life of Marilyn Monroe, is published by UKA Press.

'The Mmm Girl' has a trailer...

Visit my website: www.tarahanks.org

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An extract from 'The Mmm Girl', winning entry in the Opening Pages Competition, is featured in Voices From The Web Anthology 2006.

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Who I'd like to meet:
Other writers, readers and anyone with an interest in publishing. Also, fans of Marilyn Monroe...

   Tara 's Friend Space (Top 8)
Tara  has 175 friends.
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~ ♥Cindy ♥~





Aug 18 2008 10:39 PM

Tara...Just wanted to drop by and wish you a very Happy Monday...Thank you so much for all the beautiful comments while I was gone on Vacation....My Vacation went wonderful...I had a hard time leaving...The Oregon Coast is so beautiful, and I couldn't get enough of it....I hope you had a Great Week Last week, and have a Great one this week...Thanks again for being such a Great Friend....Lots of Love Cindy <3






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Aug 18 2008 12:22 AM


~~~ The Gift of Friendship ~~~

"Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot be bought or sold, but its value is far greater than a mountain made of gold - for gold is cold and lifeless, it can neither see nor hear, and in the time of trouble it is powerless to cheer. It has no ears to listen, no heart to understand, it cannot bring you comfort or reach out a helping hand. So, when you ask God for a GIFT, be thankful if He sends not diamonds, pearls, or riches, but the love of real true friends."
~~ Helen Steiner Rice



I'm sorry to be so late in commenting back. We celebrated my birthday on Friday, we had a baby shower for my son and daughter-in-law on Saturday and out of town visitors all weekend. I do want to thank all my friends for all the wonderful birthday wishes you sent ... I love them all! I also want to thank each and every one of you your friendship ... that's the best gift of all! I have the best friends on MySpace ... you ROCK! Have a great week!
Hugs,
Marilyn
Birdie





Aug 16 2008 5:15 PM

Tara! That video was so lovely! Did you really make it...its so pretty!!!! I loved it.
xoxo
edie1964





Aug 15 2008 8:38 PM

Hi Tara, thanks for the kind birthday wishes! Hoping all is great with you, and wishing you a lovely weekend!
Hugs, Becky xxx
Birdie





Aug 15 2008 8:01 PM

Darn it! I knew her b-day was today and totally forgot so thank you for reminding me sweet Tara!! I hope your weekend is lovely..when do the boys go back to school? xoxo
Now lets sing happy birthday to her. ;)
Daisy





Aug 15 2008 3:06 PM

Hi Tara - I had a totally lovely time today :o) What a luxury full on Marilyn chat with someone that understands lol thank you so much for signing The Mmm Girl for me - I'm really looking forward to reading it! Hope you are having a great afternoon! xxx
Birdie





Aug 13 2008 8:30 PM

Hiya sweet tara! I am lovely thanks for asking. Your house wife picture was just darling!!!!! ;)





Solange ♥'s Marilyn





Aug 13 2008 2:29 AM


Sorry I was away for awhile…hope you didn’t forget me!
xoxoxoxo Solange
Birdie





Aug 12 2008 2:03 PM

Happy Tuesday sweet Tara!!

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Aug 11 2008 7:47 PM

~Have a fantastic week~

LuvinStuff





Aug 9 2008 3:52 AM




~~ Thank You For Being A Friend ~~
~~~ Andrew Gold ~~~

"Thank you for being a friend
Traveled down a road and back again
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
You would see the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend

If it's a car you lack
I'd surely buy you a Cadillac
Whatever you need any time of the day or night

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And when we both get older
With walking canes and hair of gray
Have no fear even though it's hard to hear
I will stand real close and say
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend
Thank you for being a friend

And when we die
And float away
Into the night
The milky way
You'll hear me call
As we ascend
I'll say your name
Then once again

Thank you for being a friend"

Hi Sweetie,
Thank you for being my wonderful friend! Have an amazing weekend!
Hugs,
Marilyn
Birdie





Aug 8 2008 11:51 AM

Its Friday sweet Tara!! Any big plans for the weekend? I am going to spend mine with Matthew being lazy. ;)I hope your lovely!!
~ ♥Cindy ♥~





Aug 7 2008 8:12 PM

I know it is only Thursday, But I am sending my Friday/Weekend Comments today, as I am leaving for vacation tommorow to the Oregon Coast for a Week Of Sun And Fun...I will be back next Friday...I hope you have a Great Weekend, and Great Week!!! Lots of Love Cindy <3






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Aug 7 2008 9:35 AM

I know what you mean - I never read Blonde - but the movie was enough to have me gripping the sides of my chair and shouting viciously at the TV lol

Let me know what you think if you do get round to reading it - it's very readable and only 154 pages - I read it in one evening - I like books like that - especially when you see the length of my reading list!

XXX
Daisy





Aug 6 2008 8:38 PM

Hi Tara - I've just finished reading 'Black Water' by Joyce Carol Oates - have you read it? If you haven't you might be interested to - as I thought of you with giving voices to people who are no longer here - it seems to have been inspired by Chappaquiddick and it's almost how you would have imagined the story from Mary Jo Kopechne's perspective.
Do let me know if you have read it! xxx
Birdie





Aug 5 2008 12:49 PM

happy Tuesday sweet Tara! More Charles for you.
xoxo
Daisy





Aug 5 2008 9:15 AM

Holding a good thought for Marilyn...

1st June 1926~5th August 1962

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Aug 4 2008 8:36 PM

Tara...

Monday is back in full force...LOL!!! My weekend at the fair went great...But I think I ate too much...LOL!!! How was your weekend..wonderful I hope....I wanted to wish you a Great Week ahead....Lots of Love Cindy <3

Marilyn was late for everything...but much too early for death......August 4th, 1962





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Birdie





Aug 4 2008 3:02 PM

Oh yeah...who doesnt love the nerds!! Happy Monday sweet Tara!
LuvinStuff





Aug 3 2008 3:25 PM




~~~ American Cowgirl ~~~
~~ Author Unknown ~~

"It was a hundred and seven
We were heading to town
She had her sleeves rolled up
And the windows rolled down
That girl is a cowboy
Robert Earl was singing out
The "Buckin' Song"
With every word that Keen was bringing
She was singing along
That girl is a cowboy

Sometimes the best cowboys ain't cowboys at all
She's got my back
Even when it's against the wall
When I need a friend
She's the guy I call
'Cause sometimes the best cowboys
Ain't cowboys at all


So I took her tout to show her
how to rope and ride
I can't believe that it was me
That wound up broke and tied
The girls is a cowboy
So that night I decided
We should paint the town
I made it home although
I really don't remember how
That girl is a cowboy

Sometimes the best cowboys ain't cowboys at all
She's got my back
Even when it's against the wall
When I need a friend
She's the guy I call
'Cause sometimes the best cowboys
Ain't cowboys at all

There's just something that a cowgirl has
Ain't no cowboy's got
Man she's something when she's one of the boys
But something else
Any time she's not

Sometimes the best cowboys ain't cowboys at all
She's got my back
Even when it's against the wall
When I need a friend
She's the guy I call
'Cause sometimes the best cowboys
Ain't cowboys at all."

Hi Honey,
Thanks for your friendship ... Have a rootin' tootin' good week!
Hugs,
Marilyn
Daisy





Aug 2 2008 9:24 PM

Heyyyy Tara!!! That's okay - I know what it's like :o) Hope you're keeping well and having fun - look forward to hearing from you xxx
Lorelei Lee





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Love, Lorelei Lee
~ ♥Cindy ♥~





Aug 1 2008 7:58 PM

Finally (wooooo!!!) Friday....It seems the week never ends....Hope you enjoy your weekend....Any plans for the weekend? As for me, I am just going to relax, and maybe go to our county fair (great food)...Hope you have a Wonderful Weekend...Lots of Love Cindy <3




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Aug 1 2008 6:40 PM




~~~ I Smile ~~~
~~ Russ Lee ~~

"Lost and all alone
Looking for a reason for being
In this crazy world
Trying to go on
Looking for the answers
To the questions
And there You were

From the moment You appeared
Everything became so clear
I'm so glad that You're here, Lord

I smile when I think about
The way You've turned my life around
I smile when I think about
The happiness in You I've found
I'm so amazed at what Your love has done
And when I think the best is yet to come
I smile!
I smile!

Wandering the dark
Lost in the confusion
I thought I was losing my mind for sure
I searched with all my heart
Looking for direction
Something to believe in
And there You were
And You were reachign down to me
You were everything I needed
I'm so glad You found me, Lord

'Cause You've turned all my gray skies
To the brightest blue, yes, You did
And my life feels like sunshine
And it's because of You
All because of You.. I smile."

Hi Honey,
Just sending some smiles your way ... Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Marilyn
Birdie





Aug 1 2008 1:25 PM

Have a lovely weekend sweet Tara!

~ ♥Cindy ♥~





Jul 28 2008 10:05 PM

Monday has come again...Where did the weekend go? How was your weekend...Good I hope....Have a Great Week my friend...Lots of Love Cindy <3






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Jul 28 2008 8:28 PM

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Jul 28 2008 3:35 PM




~~~~ Bluebird of Happiness ~~~~
~~ Art Mooney/Edward Heyman and Harry Parr Davies ~~

"The beggar man and his mighty king are only diff'rent in name,
For they are treated just the same by fate.
Today a smile and tomorrow tears,
We're never sure what's in store,
So learn your lesson before too late, so

Be like I, hold your head up high,
Till you find a bluebird of happiness.
You will find greater peace of mind
Knowing there's a bluebird of happiness.
And when he sings to you,
Though you're deep in blue,
You will see a ray of light creep through,
And so remember this, life is no abyss,
Somewhere there's a bluebird of happiness.

Life is sweet, tender and complete
When you find the bluebird of happiness.
You will find perfect peace of mind
When you find the bluebird of happiness.
Two hearts that beat as one,
'Neath a new found sun,
We are in a world that's just begun,
And you must sing his song, as you go along,
When you find the bluebird of happiness."

~~~

May happiness follow you all of your days ... Have a great week!
Hugs,
Marilyn
LuvinStuff





Jul 26 2008 3:28 AM







~~~ A Sunny Day ~~~

~ © Jim T. Henriksen ~
Your friendship shines a sunny day,
your smile define a sunny day.

Our sun will envy you so much,
it will resign a sunny day.

If you but reach out to the moon,
it will be thine a sunny day.

My friend, you mean a lot to me,
and we'll drink wine a sunny day.


Wishing you sunshine everyday ... Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Marilyn
~ ♥Cindy ♥~