Tara O’Connor
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taraocomics.bsky.social
Tara O’Connor
@taraocomics.bsky.social
Comic Maker!
Based in Belfast! 🤘
CRY OUT LOUD Random House Graphic 👻
FLY BY NIGHT Random House Graphic🌲
SIDE EFFECTS Aftershock Comics⚡️
Rep'd by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio.

https://ko-fi.com/taraocomics

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Y’all. These jammies have bear feet.

…Get it?
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
She’s already taller than me ✨
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I’m gonna be at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social this month! Excited to see everyone, I’ll have copies of Cry Out Loud and some of my other books as well! Will update more on this soon! ✨
November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
At 4 or 5, going hard and attempting to draw a horse?? Baby Tara was fearless.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’m “tired mom hermit” for Halloween this year but here’s a few from years back.
October 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
What do you mean people don’t have a third hand just to play guitar?? 👀
October 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
These. Say bye to any fillings you’ve ever had.
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Why do they make baby toys squeak like dog toys? I feel like poor Brynn feels put out enough it doesn’t help their toys make indistinguishable sounds. 😭
October 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Managed some sample pages for my agent between a broken computer and a teething baby ✨😮‍💨🙌
October 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hey, it's #PortfolioDay!

I'm Tara, I write & draw comics! My latest book CRY OUT LOUD from Random House Graphic is out NOW! I have a handful of YA and MG pitches ready to go, so if you're an editor or publisher hit up my agent for the details: allison@stimolaliterarystudio.com
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October 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
One of my besties came to visit from the states! They’re back home safely and I already miss them! 😭
October 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I don’t know if this makes that scene better or worse. 👀
October 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Another reason you can give Inktober a miss.
October 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Some sketches for books that are headed out tomorrow! Sending out US based books next week! ✨ If you want a copy find them here! ko-fi.com/s/6bbde422a2
September 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I dunno, I think this balloon is talkin’ shit. 🤨
September 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Baby 🥹
September 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Playing with some of the new pencils in #procreate while the girl sleeps. ✨
September 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I have a limited number of hardcover copies of CRY OUT LOUD! Will be signed and personalised with a sketch of your choice on the inside cover. ❤️

ko-fi.com/s/6bbde422a2
September 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As the days get darker and colder I’m reminded I can now embrace my chosen lifestyle.
September 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Uh, sure phone, that’s exactly what I meant…
September 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Cry Out Loud! In addition to great reviews from Kirkus and Bulletin, Cry Out Loud got its first starred review from School Library Journal! It's out now from Random House Graphic, an imprint of @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Greetings from the place I spend 90% of my time. Did you see? My book CRY OUT LOUD is out today!
September 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
1 more day 'til CRY OUT LOUD! See what the critics are saying! In addition to great reviews from Kirkus and Bulletin, Cry Out Loud got its first starred review from School Library Journal!
September 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A story in three parts. #procreate
September 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
2 days 'til CRY OUT LOUD! Posting some panels until release day! Looks like Nell has landed herself in some trouble...
September 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM