Raymond G. Taylor
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Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Manhattan skyline
Jody was late for the meeting, walking between blocks in Lower Manhattan, trying to find the subway entrance. She could hardly cross the road for traffic, and the noise, smells and searing heat were unbearable. She whistled up a taxi and hopped in. Acutely conscious of the time, Jody still had leisure to admire the classic, geometric lines of the buildings reaching up to the sky. She recalled what her grandma from New York had said about cab drivers.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Fiction
How's the new novel going?
How is your new novel Chapter One going? If you have started this with the intention of entering this challenge, good luck and I will look forward to reading the results. If you haven't started yet, you still have plenty of time. All entries received will be included in this article. Please drop by from time to time for updates.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Writers
Publication pending
Dear Vocal friends. As I am about to catapult this new collection of assorted verse into an unsympathetic marketplace, I thought I would offer it first to my online buddies for review. This, in the hope that you might either (a) persuade me of the error of my intentions or (b) want to review the contents and advise your various followings, online or off, as to its literary merits (or otherwise). In short, advise them whether (or not) they ought to buy it. To me, a bad review is as high a compliment as a good review, perhaps higher. That said, I would hope that reviewers find something of worth in my words.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Poets
Will it flop on its face
This is the first attempt at a cover design for my new book: Will it fall on my head? What do you think? I would really appreciate some honest and direct feedback, as I am unsure if my approach will work. Of course what I am looking for is something to grab attention. Specific questions, if anyone cares to answer them, are:
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Poets
Back to school blues
First day back at school tomorrow and Susan was not happy to return after the long summer vacation. “There’s really nothing to worry about, dear. You’ll be fine,” said her Aunt Emily. Susan was not convinced. Emily tried to reassure her. “You’ll be able to see your friends again.” That was true, but she was not sure she wanted to see them, particularly if it meant going back to school to do so. First day after the long summer break, it was also the day when she and four other children had been selected to tell the class about their summer. They were told to choose one thing that they had done during the vacation, and speak about it for five minutes, bringing something along to use as a visual aid. A kind of show and tell.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Fiction
