About

Tanya Madsen is an author and songwriter known for crafting deeply emotional, character-driven stories that explore the darker edges of love, resilience, and human connection. When she’s not working as a Technical Writer Supervisor, she spends her time writing novels, playing computer games, cuddling with her fur babies, and unwinding at her mountain property in Northern Utah, where she lives with her husband and four adult children.

Early Life
Born in the Chicagoland area, Tanya spent her childhood moving across the American West. Growing up in a financially unstable household, she often found her closest friends within the pages of books. By the age of nine, she knew she wanted to become a writer, yet the path felt out of reach for many years. Her early experiences, marked by upheaval, hardship, and emotional complexity, now serve as powerful inspiration for the heart-wrenching, dramatic stories she creates.

Adulthood & Writing Journey
Tanya met her husband at eighteen and became a mother soon after. Raising four children while working full-time in call centers and factories, she faced years of financial struggle. Determined to build a better future, she pursued higher education while balancing work and motherhood, ultimately earning a degree in English and Technical Writing. With persistence, discipline, and a lifelong passion for storytelling, she built a successful career and gained the confidence to finally pursue her dream of becoming an author. Today, Tanya channels her lived experiences into emotionally rich narratives stories filled with intensity, vulnerability, and the dark romantic tension her readers love.