Tara M. Stringfellow is a talented author, poet, and former attorney. She has already made a significant mark in the literary world with her powerful and moving works. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Stringfellow has a rich Civil Rights history that serves as the inspiration for much of her work. Her writing is deeply rooted in her personal experiences and the experiences of her ancestors, providing a unique and compelling perspective.\n \n In 2008, Third World Press published Stringfellow's first collection of poetry entitled "More than Dancing." This collection showcases her skill as a poet and her ability to tackle complex and important themes. In addition to her poetry, Stringfellow is also a prose writer, and her debut novel "Memphis" is set to be released by Dial Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in 2022. This multi-generational bildungsroman has already received significant recognition, including winning the Book Pipeline Fiction Contest and being recognized for its clear path to film or TV series adaptation.\n \n As a cross-genre artist, Stringfellow has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and Best of the Net, demonstrating the wide-ranging appeal of her work. Her writing has been published in various literary journals and magazines, including Collective Unrest, Jet Fuel Review, Minerva Rising, Women’s Arts Quarterly, Transitions, and Apogee Journal. When she's not writing, Stringfellow enjoys gardening and spending time in both Memphis and Italy.