Taryn Simpson

Nashville

United States

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Something About Me and My Book:
I am a freelance author, ghostwriter, screenwriter, playwright, blogger and columnist. My background not only includes writing, but I also enjoyed success as a classically trained musician. I participated in a master class with Leigh Howard Stevens, famed marimba expert. I also performed with the Beaumont and Lake Charles Symphony Orchestras where featured artists included Doc Severinson and other musical luminaries. I was accepted to the University of Texas at Arlington's college level percussion camp when I was 12 years old and auditioned at the famed Juilliard School in New York City at the age of 17. I holds a Bachelor of Music in percussion and counts her musical background as an important stepping stone to her successful writing career. Although I loves music, I discovered that writing was my true passion.

I've written/ghostwritten 2 screenplays, 9 books and am about to have my fictional thriller, "Glittering Secrets" converted to an independent film with Fast Track Productions sometime in my lifetime. My other screenplay, "Conversations with Pearl" garnered attention from the Project Greenlight critics and was featured at the Southern Festival of Books in 2002.

Reviews
Critic from Project Greenlight critiquing “Conversations with Pearl”
“...As a straight narrative it is touching and impressive…the action is small, personal and dramatic – the subject matter is serious and you have a flair for telling it in a readable conversational way…you have very obvious strengths…you have wit, humor, depth and perspective…”
Website:
http://www.Solomon-Simpson.blogspot.com

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  • Freya R

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  • ParaNovelGirl

    Hi Taryn
    Love the name! There's nothing like having an unusual name to make yourself stand out in a crowd.

    Great blogs.
    Franny Armstrong-ParaNovelGirl

    Aug 27, 2009

  • John Cmint

    Hi Taryn

    Congratulations on all your books. Very impressive, I'm still trying to finish one. :) I just wanted to mention to you a website I built called AlreadyPublished.com. It's for authors to promote their book. You do so by posting your book's first chapter, giving readers a peek into your book. The site is free and the list of books is growing, so please check it out. :) BTW, good luck with your books and that independent film you want to do. :)

    p.s. You can also check out this blog post on the Already Published Ning Network, I explain how to post your book. You can also learn more about the website there.

    Best,
    John

    Sep 29, 2009