Tariq A. Muhammed, born Terrell W. Dow, was raised in Houston Texas's Fifth Ward. Tariq a Marine spent his enlisted time stationed at the prestigious Marine Barracks 8th & I Washington, D.C. as a Color Guard and then retired after working 28 years working in the Juvenile Probation system. Tariq values time with family and friends as priceless. He loves reading, spending time near the water, taking care of his pets, plants and listening to music.

Just Ice- Volume One is Tariq's first published book. As the 1st Place 2023 Fiction Chapter One's Black Writers Workspace Writing Contest winner, Tariq was inspired to continue pealing back the layers of untapped potential in fictional writing. Tariq wants to inspire and educate others with his stories to not hesitate doing things that they desire.

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