About Tara L. McGuire
My Story
I never set out to become a memoirist.
I became one because life kept handing me stories that demanded to be told.
Between cancer, caregiving, loss, and rebuilding life again and again, I’ve discovered that hope isn’t found in perfect endings.
It’s found in the courage to keep going.
Today I write to remind ordinary people that they are capable of
extraordinary lives.
Let Me Introduce Myself
I’m Tara L. McGuire. Wife, mother of four, Grammy of six, cancer survivor, caregiver, and author.
I’ve lived through some extraordinary chapters, and I believe even the hardest stories deserve to be told with honesty, humor, and a little attitude.
My memoir, Hell and High Water, is proof that real life can be more unbelievable, dramatic, and entertaining than fiction. Here’s a little glimpse into the woman behind the words.
What I Write About
- Faith
- Resilience
- Caregiving
- Cancer
- Family
- Hope
- Courage
- Healing
- Becoming
When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me somewhere in the Columbia River Gorge, or in Cabo with my husband, coffee nearby,
and another story taking shape.