Taurie L. Humbert is a storyteller whose writing is rooted in personal connection and a willingness to explore life’s edges—from moments of quiet vulnerability to bold leaps beyond the familiar. Inspired by her mother’s gift for igniting a love of reading, the daring spirit of her late brother Troy, and the wild-hearted charm of her first horse, Jack, Taurie creates stories that invite readers to embrace risk, reinvention, and the unpredictable beauty of change.

Her debut novel, Brain Freeze, kicks off a genre-bending trilogy that weaves together science fiction, grounded emotion, and real-world urgency. Drawing from years spent working with students and navigating the unexpected rhythms of daily life, her fiction crackles with authenticity and heart.

Originally from the Pacific West Coast, Taurie finds peace in the quiet magic of mountain forests. Once a shy wallflower, she continues to push beyond comfort zones—on the page and in the world. She put herself through college in Rhode Island while driving a school bus and raising a family. After graduation, her childhood dream came true when she brought home her first horse, Jack—an Icelandic pony mix with the boldness of a stallion. Kipper came next, a Morgan-Quarter Horse cross with a mind of his own. Both animals, each unforgettable in their own way, helped shape the soul of her storytelling.