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
taraocomics.com
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
taraocomics.com
Had a blast at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social! ✨
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Had a blast at @dublincomicarts.bsky.social! ✨
l'll be at @dublincomicarts on Sunday
debuting Cry Out Loud and more! 11-5 at Complex Dublin! I'll be at table 7!
I will have hard and softcover copies of Cry Out Loud along with Side Effects, Willow Sparks and my last copy of Roots (as it's now out of print!)
See y’all there!
debuting Cry Out Loud and more! 11-5 at Complex Dublin! I'll be at table 7!
I will have hard and softcover copies of Cry Out Loud along with Side Effects, Willow Sparks and my last copy of Roots (as it's now out of print!)
See y’all there!
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
l'll be at @dublincomicarts on Sunday
debuting Cry Out Loud and more! 11-5 at Complex Dublin! I'll be at table 7!
I will have hard and softcover copies of Cry Out Loud along with Side Effects, Willow Sparks and my last copy of Roots (as it's now out of print!)
See y’all there!
debuting Cry Out Loud and more! 11-5 at Complex Dublin! I'll be at table 7!
I will have hard and softcover copies of Cry Out Loud along with Side Effects, Willow Sparks and my last copy of Roots (as it's now out of print!)
See y’all there!
Right. What’s…happening here?
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Right. What’s…happening here?
Y’all. These jammies have bear feet.
…Get it?
…Get it?
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Y’all. These jammies have bear feet.
…Get it?
…Get it?
She’s already taller than me ✨
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
She’s already taller than me ✨
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
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! ✨
At 4 or 5, going hard and attempting to draw a horse?? Baby Tara was fearless.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
At 4 or 5, going hard and attempting to draw a horse?? Baby Tara was fearless.
I’m “tired mom hermit” for Halloween this year but here’s a few from years back.
October 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I’m “tired mom hermit” for Halloween this year but here’s a few from years back.
What do you mean people don’t have a third hand just to play guitar?? 👀
October 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
What do you mean people don’t have a third hand just to play guitar?? 👀
These. Say bye to any fillings you’ve ever had.
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
These. Say bye to any fillings you’ve ever had.
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
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. 😭
Managed some sample pages for my agent between a broken computer and a teething baby ✨😮💨🙌
October 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Managed some sample pages for my agent between a broken computer and a teething baby ✨😮💨🙌
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: [email protected]
Taraocomics.com
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: [email protected]
Taraocomics.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:23 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: [email protected]
Taraocomics.com
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: [email protected]
Taraocomics.com
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
One of my besties came to visit from the states! They’re back home safely and I already miss them! 😭
I don’t know if this makes that scene better or worse. 👀
October 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I don’t know if this makes that scene better or worse. 👀
Another reason you can give Inktober a miss.
October 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Another reason you can give Inktober a miss.
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
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
I dunno, I think this balloon is talkin’ shit. 🤨
September 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I dunno, I think this balloon is talkin’ shit. 🤨
Playing with some of the new pencils in #procreate while the girl sleeps. ✨
September 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Playing with some of the new pencils in #procreate while the girl sleeps. ✨
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
ko-fi.com/s/6bbde422a2
September 22, 2025 at 1:09 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
ko-fi.com/s/6bbde422a2
As the days get darker and colder I’m reminded I can now embrace my chosen lifestyle.
September 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
As the days get darker and colder I’m reminded I can now embrace my chosen lifestyle.
Uh, sure phone, that’s exactly what I meant…
September 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Uh, sure phone, that’s exactly what I meant…
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
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
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
Greetings from the place I spend 90% of my time. Did you see? My book CRY OUT LOUD is out today!