Tamar Cohen is a Nigerian-born English freelance journalist and author, well-known for her psychological thrillers and contemporary dramas. She also writes historical mystery novels under the pen name of Tammy Cohen. Cohen has contributed to various short story collections and has several mind-blowing standalone books to her name.
Cohen lives in London with her partner and three teenage children. Her writing career took off later in life, as she only published her first novel, "The Mistress’s Revenge," in 2011, after decades of reading and working as a freelance journalist. Before becoming a successful novelist, she struggled with self-doubt and a lack of confidence, but her passion for writing and determination ultimately paid off.
In 2010, Cohen's life took a turn that led her to focus on her writing. The print media industry was in decline, affecting her income, and she experienced depression and insomnia. To cope with her restless nights, she began writing, which led to the creation of her first novel's initial chapters. Sending her work to Felicity Blunt, an agent at Curtis Brown, proved to be a game-changer. Blunt believed in Cohen's potential and encouraged her to finish the book, which she did in four months, eventually securing a book deal.
Since then, Tamar Cohen has written numerous novels under her real name and her pen name, Tammy Cohen. Some of her popular works include "War of the Wives," "Someone Else’s Wedding," "The Broken," and "Dying for Christmas," as well as historical mysteries under the pseudonym Rachel Rhys, such as "Dangerous Crossing," "Fatal Inheritance," and "Island of Secrets." She remains active on social media and maintains a newsletter to engage with her readers.