ABOUT ME
Writer. Author. Kid at heart.
Throughout their life, T.M. Daliggr has lived by one word and definition: adventure. Adventure has taken them to the 900-foot heights of a big wall climb in Zion’s National Park, to the rafts and rapids in the Grand Canyon, to hot air ballooning over Park City in Utah, to owning haunted houses and operating ranches in Colorado, to teaching children about self-esteem through their Express Yourself program in California (2005-2012). Not only does Daliggr have a talent for riding horses, surfing, skiing, and crafting homemade big wheels, but they also have an ear for music, which they displayed in a world-renowned concert series.
T.M. Daliggr's current adventure, one that is as equally invigorating as their past exploits, is writing books for children. Daliggr's heart-pounding experiences have enabled them to channel their exciting memories and their inner child into their work. Through their stories, Daliggr hopes to arm middle grade readers with the powerful knowledge that there is true, limitless magic in this world--all we have to do is summon it.
And, like T.M. Daliggr always says, "You are your one true power."
FUN FACTS
BORN: Yes, I was.
FAMILY: Two daughters, six dogs, and a cat.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME: Dreamer, Warrior, Creator
MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN MY LIFE: My Italian Momma, my adventurous dad, my kids, my sister, Kevin Olusola, and John Williams
HOBBIES: Compose music, hang out with my daughters, build forts, climb, hike, drive dune buggies, play sports, quote movies, etc.
JOBS I HAVE HAD: Ski lift operator, guest ranch concierge, owner of a catering company, trail guide, musician and composer, played stand-up bass in a band, event planner, cut doll hair, and cleaned sheep wool
FAVORITE BOOK: Anything by @TAYLORMICHELLEAUTHOR OR @KIWIANDTHEBIRD PODCAST
FIRST BOOK I EVER WROTE: "Llamas Llamas Love Their Mammas"
FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Halloween!
FAVORITE DESSERTS: Crepes, chocolate chip cookies, hot malasadas, and a really good piece of cake (must be moist and dense)
FAVORITE MOVIE: "Overboard," starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Douglas
INSTRUMENTS I PLAY: Banjo, violin, guitar, stand-up bass, and the mandolin.
*THINGS MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: I have scored feature films. I started a haunted house . . . in my own house. I scored the winning shot in a basketball game my sophomore year. I stole a ski run sign, rode it down the mountain as a sled and then returned it the next day (due to guilt). I own a Roli Keyboard. I've been a lampshade, a shower, Bob Ross, and Bob Marley for Halloween. I used to own a horse name Ben. I have hot air ballooned over Park City, Utah. I celebrate Christmas in a snow globe. I am the proud owner of a Fuggler.