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Tarrant Smith

Tarrant Smith
  • Genre:

    Contemporary Romance Paranormal Romance Poetry
  • Country: United States
  • Books: 4
  • Profession: Author
  • Born: 23 February
  • Member Since: Mar 2021
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  • Followers: 72
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BIOGRAPHY

Far far away and in a time long ago, Tarrant Smith graduated from Queens College in North Carolina with a degree in English literature. She currently lives in the beautiful town of Madison, Georgia with her husband and two rescued stray cats who follow her around like familiars. As a kitchen witch, she has always sought out and nurtured the magick that can be found in the mundane trappings of everyday life. For more information about the author and her romance books please go to tarrantsmith.com

2020 Georgia Independent Author of the Year Award (Romance Catagory for The Love of Gods)

2021 Georgia Independent Author of the Year Finalist (Romance Catagory for The Dreams of Demons)

???????"From cover to cover, Smith delivers insanely well-drawn characters and enough moments of levity to keep this paranormal romance moving along at a brisk pace. Never does Smith's work lack. As the author bounces from one subplot to the next and back, she keeps readers on their toes and deeply involved with each of the main characters and their tragic lives."

???????"The entire cast of characters created by Smith is deserving of readers' adoration for that matter. Humor is a big part of Smith's writing and adds to the depth of her characters."???

The Love of Gods was awarded Literary Titan's Silver Book Award for June 2019
???????The Fate of Wolves was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award in December 2019
??????The Dreams of Demons was awarded Literary Titan's Silver Book Award in August 2020
The Souls of Witches was awarded Literary Titan's Siver book Award in February 2021
Bound Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for July 2019
Kept Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019
Surrendered Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019
Resurrected Darkly was awarded Literary Titan's Gold Book Award for August 2019

Tarrant Smith's Books

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The Love of Gods (Legends of the Pale)
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The Love of Gods (Legends of the Pale)by Tarrant SmithPublish: May 01, 2019Series: Legends of the PaleContemporary Romance Paranormal Romance Romance
The Fate of Wolves (Legends of the Pale)
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The Fate of Wolves (Legends of the Pale)by Tarrant SmithPublish: Oct 31, 2019Series: Legends of the PaleContemporary Romance Paranormal Romance Romance
The Dreams of Demons (Legends of the Pale)
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The Dreams of Demons (Legends of the Pale)by Tarrant SmithPublish: Jun 01, 2020Series: Legends of the PaleContemporary Romance Paranormal Romance Romance
The Souls of Witches (Legends of the Pale)
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The Souls of Witches (Legends of the Pale)by Tarrant SmithPublish: Nov 21, 2020Series: Legends of the PaleContemporary Romance Paranormal Romance Romance

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Tarrant Smith's Awards and Achievements

    Tarrant Smith has earned excellence awards over time. Here is the glimpse of the accolades clinched by the author.

  • 2021 Independent Author of the Year Award Finalist - Romance
    2021

    The Dreams of Demons (Legends of the Pale)

    award
  • Literary Titan's Silver Book Award (February)
    2021

    The Souls of Witches (Legends of the Pale)

    achievement
  • 2020 Georgia Independent Author of the Year
    2020

    The Love of Gods (Legends of the Pale)

    award
  • Literary Titan's Silver Book Award (August)
    2020

    The Dreams of Demons (Legends of the Pale)

    achievement
  • Literary Titan's Gold Book Award (December)
    2019

    The Fate of Wolves (Legends of the Pale)

    achievement
  • Literary Titan's Silver Book Award (June)
    2019

    The Love of Gods (Legends of the Pale)

    achievement

Tarrant Smith Interview On 14, Apr 2022

"Tarrant Smith was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Queens College in North Carolina with a degree in English literature. She is a southern kitchen witch, wife, mother, vegan, and author of the Darkly Series. She began her publishing journey as an escape. Her book, The Love of Gods became the 2020 Georgia Independent Author Award Winner – Romance."
Where were you born? Since how long have you been living in the beautiful town of Madison, Georgia?

I was born in Memphis, Tennessee. After college in North Carolina, I spent a few years in Miami before moving to Atlanta and then on to Madison, Georgia. I’ve been living in this beautiful town for a little over twenty-five years now. The town was the backdrop for my first paranormal romance series, The Darkly Series.

Which is your sweetest memory from Queens College in North Carolina?

The sweetest memory was being complimented on my writing skills by my freshman English professor. She was also the person who thought it a kindness to warn me about the heartache I’d likely experience if I ever decided to publish my work.

Do you remember what your first story was about?

It’s laughable now, but my first ever notable story was about a washing machine eating socks.

Your thoughts on conventional vs. self-publishing? What route did you choose and why?

Like every aspiring author, I was determined to be traditionally published. Then I read my first publishing contract and I realized how much control an author loses over their work and how little the payoff can be once you sign on the dotted line. I simply didn’t want to relinquish my rights for five or more years. I knew what I wanted my covers to look like. I knew there would be follow-up books in my series. I had a vision of what all that should look like and the publisher wasn’t guaranteeing me anything beyond the first book. So knowing it would be a gamble on my part, I didn’t sign. Except for my very first novel, which probably would have been better shelved, I don’t regret my decision to self-publish. It’s been a fantastic experience. At this point in my career, I am confident that I’m producing quality entertainment for the readers who discover me.

In what ways do you think graduating with a degree in English literature has helped you in your writing career?

Except for instilling in me a sense of what good literature looks like, I can honestly say the degree has not helped me in my career. What has helped is continuing to read books in various genres. I read not only for enjoyment but also as a way of learning how to become a better storyteller.

How did you begin writing the "Legends of the Pale" series?

The Legends of the Pale series was born out of the need to craft a better paranormal romance series, one that wouldn’t be as restrictive as my first. The books in my Darkly series were so tightly-woven that readers were reluctant to read the five books out of order. That series, though award-winning by the second and third novels, still suffered from the fatal flaw of a badly edited and poorly plotted introductory novel. I was determined not to repeat that mistake with my next series. So over the course of several conversations with my editor (by profession), I honed the new ideas I had. The result is The Legends of the Pale series. It was designed to be an unending series of stand-alone romances that just happen to occur within one connected world. By the time I finished the first book, The Love of Gods, I knew it was strong and a book that I could be proud to present to readers. It was also a perfect jumping-off point for the rest of the series.

What challenges did you face while writing your book of poetry, Love, Sex & Witchery?

I’m mainly a prose writer. When I do write poetry, it’s in fits and spurts. Like any poem, the subject matter is highly personal. I honestly didn’t think I’d ever share my poems with anyone. Then one day, a trusted friend pushed me to publish a few of my love poems on the online site, Medium. I did it and received lots of claps, reads, and encouraging feedback. That experience gave me the confidence to create a small book of themed poetry for my own personal bookshelf. I figured if other people liked my poetry, it must be okay. That’s how Love, Sex & Witchery came to be.

Who inspired the character of Hueil, son of Caw in "Bound Darkly"?

Hueil was a combination of many pop-culture anti-heroes, the stories of which I have absorbed over the years. When I first wrote him into Enchanted Darkly, I simply needed a villain. It wasn’t until I neared the end of writing the book that I finally realized the extent of the betrayal driving Hueil to do the despicable things he did in the first novel. In book 2, Bound Darkly, I wanted to give him the chance to redeem himself. After that book, the rest of the Darkly series simply had to be written. To date, Hueil is still one of my most favorite characters.

What do you enjoy about writing series so much?

The ever-evolving stories. I enjoy how one book/character relates to another book, how one story begets another and lends deeper meaning to a previous book. With each additional novel, the world-building gets richer and more nuanced. I find that very satisfying as a writer.

What are common errors made when people write their first book?

I could expound on this topic for ages. But to make my answer short and to the point, the plots of first novels usually meander. And in the rush to get the novel to readers, the work is poorly edited or proofread. There are scenes, paragraphs, and dialogue that should be cut but the author can’t kill their darlings. Every word is simply too important to a first-time author. Believe me, I know. I have made every one of these mistakes.

What was your reaction to receiving the 2020 Georgia Independent Author of the Year Award?

I was stunned. And then when I got on stage to accept the award, I was so overwhelmed I began to cry. And, I’m not a pretty crier. The memory of that moment is both happy and cringe-worthy for me.

Are you working on a new book? Is it going to be a series or a standalone?

I am working on two books at the moment. Both are standalone and are part of the Legends of the Pale series.

When did you first join AllAuthor and did you join as a free or pro-member first? What are your thoughts on this website?

I joined AllAuthor over a year ago as a pro-member and have recently rejoined in March of this year. I truly believe the site provides the most value for a self-published author’s money. I have made use of all its features and will continue to do so.

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      • Tarrant Smith Tarrant Smith 2 years ago
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      • I'm a manic writer. I have a hard time keeping my writing time to just a few hours each day. Instead, I write until the scene is done. That might take two hours or all day depending on how clearly I see the action unfolding inside my mind.
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      • I do read reviews, the good and the bad. And it honestly only takes a little bad to ruin my day.

        With that said, it's taken me years to understand that what I write isn't everyone's cup of tea. Not every reader will love me. If they don't like paranormal or fantasy, they won't like my books. If they hate romance, then they won't appreciate my books. If there is a mistake that my editor and I missed, then that only means that we're human and that I need to tweak the systems I have in place to do better next time. After having published ten books and received mostly four and five stars reviews, the odd bad review hurts less. But it still hurts.

        As a protective measure, I highly recommend that all authors keep a good-review scrapbook. Something they can turn to when their confidence has been bruised. Self-publishing is often an act of bravery.
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