Author Tara L. Nielsen has enjoyed the weight of a pen in her hand ever since she can remember. With a mind full of stories, and a heart full of compassion, Tara's words have touched the hearts of countless individuals. Tara choose to study at the University of Maine at Farmington where she graduated with a B.A. in Psychology. Now a mother of five, and an educator, she spends the majority of her time assisting growing minds and hearts to better understand the world and the people in it.