My Work

Artist’s Statement:

My work takes a critical and often humorous view of social and cultural constructs—particularly where girls and women are concerned—by magnifying, questioning, and often disrupting the power dynamics in relationships. I feel community with those who find stories in the things we leave behind, beauty among the damaged clutter, and fascination in the marks we leave on one another’s hearts. 

Tanya has studied and practiced a variety of writing disciplines, but most enjoys writing fiction and scripts.

Plays

  • Fifty-ish and Fierce AF: The Meno Monologues, a brand-new play
  • Homesick, development reading: First Run Theatre, St. Louis, MO
  • Napkins, publication:  Pitkin Review
  • Cutting, dramatic reading: Take Ten Playwriting Festival, Burlington, VT
  • Picnic, dramatic reading: Improv Shop, St. Louis, MO
  • Cafe Deux Parfaits
    • full production: Surfacing, an Emerging Playwrights’ Festival, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
    • full production: Theatre Southwest’s 11th Annual Festival of the Originals, Houston, TX
    • full production: Harding University Theatre’s Spring 2025 One-Act Festival, Searcy, AR

Short Stories

  • “Dissolving Lori,” publication, Midwestern Gothic – read it here
  • “Red,” publication, Pitkin Review

Novels

Children’s Magazines

Tanya has published numerous works, including short stories, poems, and nonfiction in:

  • Highlights for Children
  • Humpty Dumpty
  • Hopscotch for Girls
  • Spider
  • Fun For Kidz
  • Guideposts for Kids

… and others

And More

Tanya works as a managing editor and storyteller in marketing & creative development for a global intellectual property company that is home to many iconic brands and specializes in consumer products, engaging brand experiences, and original children’s entertainment. There, she ideates and creates story-first content, puzzles and games, product names and descriptions, packaging and catalog copy, website and social copy, audio scripts, animated cartoon scripts, books, and other short- and long-form narratives, plus so, so much more. Her corporate portfolio is extensive and available to view upon request.

She is a former adjunct assistant professor who taught professional writing courses to college students.

Tanya worked for many years as a contributing editor at River Styx literary magazine and was a contributing editor at BroadwayWorld.com.

She has developed and taught playwriting and creative writing courses to writers ranging in age from tweens and teens to retirees. She has tutored students who like reading and writing and those who would like to like reading and writing. She will be happy to discuss coming to your school or organization for workshops and/or presentations.

She can also assist with editing college essays, résumés, cover letters, business correspondence, speeches, and other personal and professional writing projects.

Professional Memberships:

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