Hello, I’m Tess Padmore, and welcome to my author’s page. Writing came to me later in life, inspired by music, family, illness, dreams, and the world around me. In 2016, creative writing courses helped me learn the craft and discover multiple forms of expression. The possibilities feel infinite, and I hope my stories inspire others.
See you at the conference!
June 15-17, 2026 | San Antonio, TX | In-person, multi-day event
TWIN TAILS/COLITAS MELLIZAS
Twin Tails is about Adoption and Pet Rescue, the Journey to a Forever Home, Embracing Differences, Celebrating Found Families, The Meaning of Love, and the Importance of Responsibility and Patience.
"I vowed never to get another dog after the devastating loss of my beloved Jack Russell, Rudy. A short six months later I reconsidered, but did not know what breed to get. Then one day while searching various dog websites I saw a picture of a puppy with the eyes of an old soul."
REMEMBER RUDY/RECUERDA A RUDY
Remember Rudy is about Grief and Loss, Memory and Remembrance, The Natural Cycles of Life and Death, The Emotional Journey
"Rudy had the exact personality we asked for. He was spunky and affectionate. What a character! He always had a smile on his face. Rolling around on his back he would show his little teeth and laugh, and laugh, and laugh."
OUR FIRST GARDEN/NUESTRO PRIMER JARDÍN
Our First Garden is about Responsibility, Teamwork, Solving a Mystery, Exploring the Ecosystem, Family Tradition, Patience, Persistence
"Najir and Kanaja set out to grow a garden, guided by Uncle Greg. They plant a variety of fruits and vegetables, then watch eagerly as the plants start to grow."
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
An author, inventor, educator, whose work spans literature, product innovation, and health literacy.