Originally from California, Tara is a writer living and working in north Clare, a place she truly loves. Writing has always been a great passion of Tara’s, something that helps her explore her emotional world and the world around her. In this episode, she shares with me how after considerable challenges in her youth she ended up joining the US military at the time of the Iraq war. She talks openly about some of what she has been through and how County Clare has been a huge part of her journey to healing, transformation and creativity. Tara is currently working on a memoir and publishes at www.TaraDarleneSmith.com. This podcast is supported by Creative Ireland Clare and is also available as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/Y5qXjRlHmgk

This podcast is also available to watch as a video on YouTube and on Facebook. Also, check out the archives for more great conversations, and Ruairí's other podcast, the Love and Courage podcast.

With thanks to Creative Ireland Clare and Clare County Council for funding and support.

Ruairí McKiernan
www.ruairimckiernan.com