Tarphy’s first story, “Upside Down World,” was written when she was 6 or 7, and she’s been creating fantasy worlds ever since. While her first love is horror, she is a multi-genre author. Links to her work can be found on her website. Tarphy has been married for more than 25 years and has two adult children. She loves nature photography, cosplay, all types of music, NFL football, and drawing portraits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Accounting.