From the Desk of Tara Housh

Essays and field notes from the writing desk.

A vibrant double rainbow arcing over yellow houses and lush green hills in Panama

August 1, 20267 min read

The Rainbow That Started It All

“Some storms don't end you. They clear the way for your rainbow season.”

There are moments in life that seem ordinary when they happen. And then there are moments you somehow know, even while you are standing in them, that you will remember forever. For me, one of those moments happened in Panama in March of 2023.

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Tara Housh standing with arms outstretched on a mossy rock before a tall tropical waterfall in Boquete, Panama

September 1, 20269 min read

The Places Behind Rainbow Season: Boquete, Panama

How a mountain town, a waterfall, and an unforgettable place found their way into my debut novel.

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Woman seated on a mountain overlook at sunset, looking toward the horizon.

September 1, 20268 min read

Why I Write About Women Beginning Again

Because sometimes starting over isn't the tragedy. Sometimes it's the beginning of becoming who you were supposed to be.

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