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Latest News - April 27, 2006 |
| Click here to pre-order Twelve Steps from Darkness, Karen's new novel -- previously titled Cellar. It will be available from Juno Books in May 2007. Click here to read a rough excerpt from an earlier draft of the novel. The completed cover is not yet available, but here is the artwork that will be used:
And keep your eyes peeled for a new design on this website in the weeks to come. |
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I've been told I needed to write a paragraph or two to introduce myself to my readers. "Why?" I asked. "Because all the other writers do it." "But if they all jumped off a cliff, would I do that too?" Okay, so I'm a bit contrary, but eight years of Catholic school ensure that I follow directions. (Although jumping off a cliff is a good bit easier than writing this introduction.) Hello, my name is Karen E. Taylor and I am a horror writer, with seven published novels to date and an eclectic assortment of short fiction which ranges from vampires to ghosts to telepathic, romantic dinosaurs. What can I say? I start out to write a story and, before I know what’s hit me, the main character turns spectral or grows fangs or wings. It’s what I do and what I love. I hope my readers feel the same. In real life, I'm the mother of two teen-aged boys and have been married for 25+ years. I'm owned by two cats and a dog. Not just any dog, but a soft-coated wheaten terrier. And if you know terriers, that alone should be enough to strike terror into your very soul. In my spare time I make candles and cosmetic creams/lotions. I'm also an avid gardener and have the farmer's tan to prove it. Welcome to my home. Kick off your shoes and stay a while. Browse some of the fiction excerpts you can find here. And we’ll try to keep the lights on... |
