My debut memoir of sorts
I was inspired by my grandfather to be a kind, loving, and generous person with the ability to tell a good story. In my debut book, I write light-hearted stories of early childhood, particularly those involving my Grandpa Hall, and my brother, Keith. Then, I delve into some difficult losses and challenges in my life, including those within my relationships. I exercise vulnerability as I communicate my journey of hope, joy, love, and compassion.
tough & vulnerable is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Samantha has struggled to trust people and take risks since her mother abandoned her as a child. As a physical therapist, she finds confidence and comfort in her ability to help others. Samantha falls for her patient, a race car driver who sustains a horrific accident. Nick helps her face her fears, learn to take risks, and open up possibilities for love and a family she never imagined. Even death and DNA results cannot stand in the way of her finding true love and herself.
Spiral Bound is now available for purchase in paperback at the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vermont (https://www.norwichbookstore.com/)
and at Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle versions.
Fun Journals!
I have designed six journals with my original artwork on the cover.
The themes are: Beach Rocks; Bright; Fire; Growth; Imperfection; Spiral. Each journal theme is based on the cover, with words printed on every 25th page related to the theme. The pages of the journal are otherwise blank for writing, sketching, and all things creative!
These are now available for purchase at Long Rivers Gallery & Gifts in White River Junction Vermont (https://www.longrivergallery.com/)
and on Amazon.com (search for Tarah Friend Cantore journals)
My First Novel: Spiral Bound
My Published Work
“Taste, Smell, and Embrace it.” https://www.grandedameliterary.com/post/taste-smell-and-embrace-it
“How Poppi Met Nonni” https://thebluebirdword.com/how-poppi-met-nonni-by-tarah-friend-cantore/
“The Bird’s View” https://thebluebirdword.com/the-birds-view-by-tarah-friend-cantore/
“Intake Checklist (Please don’t put me in a box)” https://medmic.com/intake-checklist-please-dont-put-me-in-a-box/
“Making ourselves new” 5th Annual Dartmouth Health Arts and Humanities in Medicine Symposium 2024
“Something Solid”; “Weighted”; “Life is Abuzz” Telling Our Stories Through Word and Image Anthology 2022
“The Mask”; “Contentment” Telling Our Stories Through Word and Image Anthology 2021
