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I have been a believer in the magic of language since, at a very early age, I discovered that some words got me into trouble and others got me out.
— Katherine Dunn
 
 
 

SEO & Lifestyle Content

What people are saying:

"I've managed creatives for a long time, and among all the writers on my teams, Taffy has demonstrated the greatest adaptability and range. She can write about anything, and her ability to execute briefs with ease has empowered us to make some truly extraordinary content together. She is flawlessly on-time, asks important questions, and most importantly, writes with a freshness that makes her content anything but bland.

Taffy’s dedication to expertise, excellence, and reliability are enough to recommend her as a writer to any team; it's her precise and thoughtful attention to detail which makes her an exceptional collaborator. From crafting engaging blog posts about sometimes-dry topics, to producing meticulously researched think pieces, to simply being kind and joyful to work with, she has consistently exceeded my expectations. She would be a tremendous asset to any content project or team."

~ Jay Pike
SEO Content Marketing Manager
IXL Learning, Inc.

 
 

creative nonfiction

Short bits. You should read ‘em.

 

Emma Livry: Ballerina on Fire
Beauty knows all pain

The Devil You Know
They never put the devil on the cover of Tiger Beat

ZINE: Girls on Film
A love letter to the movies that made me

Recipe: Scandalous Jam
Tallulah Bankhead would approve

 
 
 

My Mixtape’s A Masterpiece: Geek Love Songs

The fine folks at Neon Splatter let me have a little fun with a playlist inspired by my favorite novel

 

I’m writing a book (slowly) for Winding Road Stories Publishing

BOOKSTORE CONFIDENTIAL

“If High Fidelity met The SantaLand Diaries in the breakroom of a book store, I imagine this would be the result.”
~ Michael Dolan

I worked in bookstores forever.

In my heart of hearts, I still primarily identify as a bookseller.

No one ever believes how wild the stories could be. Most people have forgotten (or never got to experience) the sense of community that happened there back in the 90s and early aughts.
This is my look back at the love of my life.