Terri Common | Author

Where images and words converge to tell stories 

Welcome

Through the lens of my camera, I capture moments frozen in time. Through the ink of my pen, I explore the memories that have bones. As both photographer and author, I invite you to experience the world as I see it—sometimes straight on, sometimes looking sideways at what others might miss.

My writing, like my photography, seeks to reveal what lies beneath the surface—the hidden histories, the inherited stories, and the whispered truths that shape who we are.

Featured Works

Chains We Inherit: A Family's Hidden History 

A novel of memory, heritage, and supernatural revelation

"Algunos recuerdos tienen huesos." Some memories have bones.

When anthropologist María Rodriguez encounters a skeleton dragging chains through her grandmother's house, she embarks on a journey to uncover the unspoken history of her immigrant family. Blending supernatural elements with historical exploration, Chains We Inherit examines how the past continues to walk alongside us, sometimes visible, sometimes not. 

Roo and Mooki Farm Adventures

Children's stories filled with friendship and discovery

Roo and Mooki Farm Adventures

Join Roo and Mooki as they explore life on the farm, discovering new friends and learning valuable lessons along the way. These charming tales for young readers bring the wonder of farm life to children everywhere.

Roo and Mooki: Spring On The Farm

A heartwarming tale of friendship and cooperation

Roo and Mooki: Spring On The Farm

Join Roo and Mooki as they discover a magnificent sunflower field behind the chicken coop! When Roo can't reach the towering flowers he longs to smell, his new friend Marty the marmot offers a helping hand—or rather, shoulders. Standing together, they can reach what neither could alone. This delightful springtime adventure teaches young readers the value of friendship, cooperation, and the wonders of nature's seasonal renewal.

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