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Tarringo T. Vaughan always believed he had a love affair with literature. One of the first pictures he saw of himself was of him at maybe the age of three or four year’s old sitting with a book in his hand. But for Tarringo, growing up in the depths of the inner city both in [...]
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Tarringo T. Vaughan always believed he had a love affair with literature. One of the first pictures he saw of himself was of him at maybe the age of three or four year’s old sitting with a book in his hand. But for Tarringo, growing up in the depths of the inner city both in Boston, MA and Springfield, MA made him believe that expression through the literary voice was un-cool and unattainable. As a very quiet and shy child he learned it became very valuable in his self expression. Born in 1976, Tarringo was the first child, grandchild and nephew in a family that had grown accustomed to struggle. His mother was a teenager who quickly lost the support of my father who today he knows very little of. These aspects of his life triggered the inspiration of his pen.
Later in life his struggle with self confidence and homosexuality catapulted his desire to write. He felt a need to educate and help others in his situation through words. It became Tarringo’s ambition to be somebody and in 1995 he entered his freshmen year at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where he was still a very quiet individual and still refused to make a career involving literature. But his English courses continued to intrigue him the most and through those courses he became familiar and connected with African American writers such as James Baldwin and Langston Hughes who taught him that it was cool to be whom he was. James Baldwin was also gay and proudly exhibited his sense of self and Langston Hughes was a genius in poetry whose suave lyrical delivery drew Tarringo into his expression. And as his education furthered he found himself opening up more and taking on the role of a leader socially.
Tarringo T. Vaughan graduated in 2000 from the University Of Massachusetts – Amherst with a Bachelors degree in English and Communications as a 2nd major. Tarringo currently works in the healthcare field but is working on his 2nd poetry book for publication titled “A Crack In The Sidewalk” following his first book of poetry titiled “Beyond Rainbows & Yellow Brick Roads” and is the founder of the Flexwriters Creative Network (http://www.flexwriterscreativenetwork.net) which currently features an online magazine, a social site and many literary outlets for poets, writers, publishers and readers. Future plans include a publishing company as well as actual an actual café for writers and spoken word nights. His writing consists of many styles as he does like neglecting rules and going beyond the norm.
Verbal Vibez
Tarringo, I would like you to know how blessed I am by your words, by your courage to be vulnerable and express yourself in such a beautiful way. I think despite technicalities in our 'specific' life experiences, some which may be so different and we may often think to ourselves, well.. I can't relate. I'm not african american, I'm not a homosexual, I have not lived your life.. however, the wonderful thing about the written word using creative expression, just as with any art.. the viewer, in this case the reader… can get something personal and special from your words. Even if the writers inspiration is so much different than ours would be… I can tell you, despite our differences, I too am Italicized.
I pray your goals and endeavors begin to unfold before you and you continue to bless so many with your words of honesty which are a very part of you.
thank you!
Cari Feltz-Abdo/Eye of Beholder Creations
Tariingo,
A lovely Bio. It is hard to be true to self in a world that can be so restrictive. Kudos to you.
Thank you for reaching out to me. I find your words inspirational and am glad that you enjoy mine as well
. I have checked out the Flexwriter's Creative Network and it is an accomplishment you must be very proud of.
Wishing you much success in your endeavors.
C.
Thank you very much Coco:)
Hi, Tarringo,
I would like to contact you to see if we can work out representation. Go to my site http://www.sweetdaddyred.com
to view the books I have published. As of now, I am marketing the Sweet Daddy Red book. If you have the ability to sell ice to those living at the North Pole, I would love to have you work with me to sell my books, especially the Sweet Daddy book. Maybe, even to the right film producer. lol Also visit my secondary web site: http://www.ethaemm.com. There you will see some of the things I have done, including plays I have written and produced. Look under "Stages Past".