MORE SHORT STORIES!

I’m so excited! I’ve just finished writing my next book of short stories! More information coming soon.

UNDER THE TAMARIND TREE FOR NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!

In celebration of National Poetry Month, The Commonwealth Writers of The Bahamas are presenting “Under The Tamarind Tree” next to the Nassau Public Library downtown every Saturday during April!

Vera Chase, President of The Commonwealth Writers of The Bahamas, says: “The Commonwealth Writers of The Bahamas invite you to join us at our second week of events in down town Nassau. We are celebrating the Poetry Month of April. You don't have to be a writer or published author to join us. You can share your stories as well, at an open Mic, we will listen. If you have a book to publish, Photo Shoot, DVD or Film Idea, now is the time to inquire. Visiting on a cruise ship? Walk across the main street, Bay Street onto Parliament Street to the end. There you will find us ‘Under The Tamarind Tree’. ‘Pompey’ is our story.”

THE QUEEN OF BEWITCHING WRITING!

Here’s my article in The Tribune’s “Weekend” supplement this weekend about bestselling Bahamian author Tanya R. Taylor’s latest book “CARA: The beginning – Matilda’s story”.

I preordered this book and am half way through it. As with all of Tanya’s books, I’m really enjoying it. It’s gripping, exciting and most unusual!

You can also read the Tribune article online HERE

NEW WRITER'S GUIDE FEATURES IN THE STIRLING OBSERVER!

"THE STIRLING OBSERVER", SCOTLAND,
AUGUST 22, 2018, PAGE 13

“The Stirling Observer”, Scotland, ran a nice piece about my new writer’s guide “How to Be the Best Writer Ever!” in their August 22, 2018, edition, page 13.

CLICK HERE to buy the ebook or paperback of “How to Be the Best Writer Ever!” on Amazon

THE LOVE OF A READER

It is most heartening when a reader tells an author how much they enjoyed their book. And this goes for friends and family too! This morning a long time family friend, Bill Tizard, who bought a paperback copy of my romantic suspense novel “Love at Sunset”, told me that he loved it! Not only that, but he has read it twice and plans on reading it a third time after a brief break, so that it would all be new to him again!

Bill said he loves the main characters Violet and Gordon and finds the plot really exciting. He also said he immersed himself in the settings and felt like he was actually going to Scotland himself and “enjoying the atmosphere”!

Bill doesn’t have a computer and is not online, so I am happy that he can bury himself in a book and enjoy being whisked away to fascinating places and interesting people! Thank you, Bill!

Here’s the plot for “Love at Sunset”:

“Facing imminent danger and fierce opposition to love a second time around, Violet and Gordon seek a new life in Scotland, thousands of miles away from The Bahamas, but trouble soon catches up with them. The couple finds themselves in and out of one adventure after another!

”In the meantime, an unscrupulous attorney appears on the scene, along with a crooked realtor. What they do and the extent they would go to leads to a shocking ending. Greed, jealousy, family secrets and bitter grudges worm their way throughout this story!”

CLICK HERE FOR LOVE AT SUNSET

NEW RELEASE BY TANYA R. TAYLOR FEATURED IN TRIBUNE

I was delighted to see that The Tribune are running my article today in their “Weekend” edition about bestselling Bahamian author Tanya R. Taylor’s latest book release “Death of an Angel”.

This is Tanya’s seventh book in her popular “Cornelius Saga” series and she plans to release an eighth, “The Groundskeeper”, next month.

All of Tanya’s e-books can be found at Amazon’s online retail stores around the world. Paperback versions are also available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all major online retailers.

The Tribune’s WEEKEND is a really good read. It’s full of interesting articles, with spectacular photos and illustrations. You can find it online HERE.    

"THE LOST CHILDREN OF ATLANTIS" BY TANYA R. TAYLOR COMING SOON!

My article “An alluring tale” about best-selling Bahamian author Tanya R. Taylor’s upcoming new book “The Lost Children of Atlantis” appears on page 11 of The Tribune’s Weekend Section today.

“The Lost Children of Atlantis” is sixth in Tanya’s popular “Cornelius Saga” series. Also, her seventh book in the “Cornelius Saga” series “Death of an Angel” will be released not long afterwards.

Tanya R. Taylor has had several number one best-sellers on Amazon.com as well as the Amazon UK store and Amazon Canada. She is the author of both fiction and non-fiction literature, and all of her books have made Amazon Kindle’s Top 100 Paid Best-sellers’ List in several categories. She writes in various genres, including paranormal romance, fantasy, thrillers, science fiction, mystery and suspense.

These new books, which are available at special pre-order prices, will be her 19th and 20th, not counting her non-fiction which has also received international acclaim. For more information visit tanyartaylor.wordpress.com or http://www.amazon.com/author/tanyartaylor  

And here's the link to the article online - TRIBUNE ARTICLE

"SHARKS IN THE RUNWAY" BY CAPTAIN PAUL J. HARDING

Diver, pilot and owner/operator of Safari Seaplanes, Captain Paul J. Harding’s book "Sharks in the Runway: A Seaplane Pilot's Fifty-Year Journey Through Bahamian Times!" looks like a fascinating read!

This reminds me of the time I worked for a construction engineer on downtown Bay Street, Nassau. Once a week I had to walk over to the British Colonial Hotel, pull up my trousers and wade out in the clear blue water to a seaplane that landed just offshore. The pilot flew in once a week to pick up the payroll for staff on Lee Stocking Island. It was my job to make sure I delivered the money to him on time!

"WE SEE NO EVIL" BY TANYA R. TAYLOR NEXT RELEASE IN THE CORNELIUS SAGA!

Here’s my article in the Tribune “Weekend” about Bahamian bestselling author Tanya R. Taylor’s next book “We See No Evil”, to be released June 6th. This is the fourth book in her “Cornelius Saga”. Pre-orders now available on AMAZON

I have read all of the books so far in this series – “Cornelius”, “Revenge of Cornelius” and “CARA” – and thoroughly enjoyed them. Looking forward to “We See No Evil”!

NEW BOOK OF SHORT STORIES IN THE WORKS!

I'm busy working on a new book of short stories. Adding more atmosphere and substance to one of the stories right now. More goes into these little “gems” than most people realize!

ADVENTURE IN THE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE!

My romantic suspense novel “Love at Sunset” is romance, drama, suspense, adventure and action all rolled into one! Here’s an excerpt from the book, where Gordon and Violet are exploring the grounds of an historic old Scottish house:

“Gordon helped her up. She held on to him, as he tenderly dried each of her feet with his handkerchief and pushed them into the sandals. Then they made their way back to the house, where their car was parked. As they approached, they came across an astonishing scene, something they never expected to see in the middle of the Scottish countryside.”

TODAY'S WOMAN IN ACTION - BESTSELLING BAHAMIAN AUTHOR TANYA R. TAYLOR

I always enjoy writing features for The Punch “Woman in action” column. I get to interview some really outstanding local women, who graciously allow me to write about them. My WIA article in The Punch today is about Bahamian bestselling author Tanya R. Taylor, who will be releasing her 15^th published book “10 Minutes Before Sleeping” next month.

TRIBUNE'S "WEEKEND" - LINK TO ARTICLE ABOUT THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION

At the risk of boring you with yet another post about “The Scottish Connection”, here’s the actual link to the article “My word – what a lengthy journey” on page 19 of the Tribune's “Weekend” December 16, 2016, about my new book “The Scottish Connection: A Journey Back – Mini-memoir”! My previous post just had a scanned copy of the article.

Tribune's "Weekend", December 16, page 19 on right

I always enjoy the Tribune’s “Weekend” supplement, as it’s full of interesting articles. It often takes me a few days to get through reading it!

RELEASED TODAY! – “CARA” BY BESTSELLING BAHAMIAN AUTHOR TANYA R. TAYLOR!

Released TODAY on Amazon and other online retailers as an e-book and in paperback! – CARA, the third book in the “Cornelius Saga” by bestselling Bahamian author Tanya R. Taylor. This is her fourteenth published book!

Tanya has several #1 bestsellers at Amazon.com, Amazon UK store and Amazon Canada. She will be releasing one more book before the end of this year – “10 Minutes Before Sleeping” on December 23rd.

Thirteen of her books so far have made Amazon Kindle's Top 100 Paid Bestsellers' List in several categories and CARA is expected to join this ranking. No wonder her books are such a success! They are gripping and so well written. She writes in various genres including: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Thrillers, Science-fiction, Mystery and Suspense.

She is currently working on a project for a world-renowned entertainer and plans to continue with ghostwriting projects next year. She has been described by American media chief Diane Morasco as a “prolific storytelling phenomenon”!

"CARA" BY TANYA R. TAYLOR

SMORGASBORD OF ROMANTIC SHORT STORIES!

Excerpt from my short story “English Rose”, which appears in my book “Sunbeams from the Heart – A Collection of Twelve Romantic Short Stories”, available at Amazon and other online retailers:-

“He observed a slim young woman in a shiny blue raincoat scurrying along a path on the other side of the deep embankment. Blond hair spilled from her hood. Skidding on damp fallen leaves, she quickly caught her balance.

“Within minutes, she melted into a backdrop of orange and gold. He strained his eyes to look for her, but she had gone. A Marilyn Monroe, a Grace Kelly …. a Princess Diana. She had brought sunshine into his confined existence.”

Click here for Sunbeams from the Heart

JUMP START YOUR READING!

It's easy to get out of the reading habit. Choose a book that tickles your fancy and jump start your reading now!

ANOTHER POTENTIAL HIT - "10 MINUTES BEFORE SLEEPING" BY TANYA R. TAYLOR

Another gripping book from bestselling Bahamian author Tanya R. Taylor will be coming soon!

“10 Minutes before Sleeping” will be available to pre-order in the near future. If you’re not already on Tanya's mailing list, you can sign up on her blog at the link below to be notified when the date is set. Also, read the exciting synopsis of this new book on Tanya's blog! 

"Ten Minutes before Sleeping"

DIARY OF A NOVEL!

"LOVE AT SUNSET" - THE MANUSCRIPT

Two years ago, I wrote on Facebook that I was “having such fun with my new romantic suspense novel” (Love at Sunset)!

I posted, “It's set in The Bahamas and Scotland. I started writing it on June 6^th [2014], the 70th anniversary of ‘D Day' (very appropriate date to start, don't you think?!). I just love it! It's going really well and the words are flowing. I've written four chapters so far and am well into Chapter Five.”

I then posted on August 3rd, 2014 (two months later), “I've just finished the first draft of my novel - 30 chapters and around 80,000 words. Hooray! Now I have to start the editing process, in order to polish it up and get it ready to submit to agents.”

Who would ever have predicted back then that Love at Sunset would now be available all over the world. And I’m so glad I diarized the novel’s progress on Facebook!

SUNBEAMS FROM THE HEART POPULAR WITH AUSTRALIAN OLD TIMERS!

I was thrilled to hear from a cousin in Australia that after she read my book “Sunbeams from the Heart – A Collection of Twelve Romantic Short Stories”, the book has been “doing the rounds”, to the old residents where she works. She says some of the people are in their nineties and have thoroughly enjoyed reading the book. Their comments range from “a pleasure to read” to “easy to read” to “very enjoyable” to “lovely stories”.

My cousin says, “It has been a very suitable book for this age group, as they would not bother reading a novel, so the short stories and clear print make it easy for them to manage.”

It gives me such a wonderful feeling to know that so many readers out there are enjoying “Sunbeams from the Heart”, especially those who are confined to a residential home.

"HAUNTED CRUISE" BY TANYA R. TAYLOR COMING SOON!

I can hardly wait for "HAUNTED CRUISE" by bestselling Bahamian author Tanya R. Taylor, coming May 22nd! The title alone is enticing! I have read all of Tanya R. Taylor’s books and loved them all, so I know this will be another terrific read!

“The trip was supposed to be a routine one for the crew -- simply work as usual. However, it's bound to be one unforgettable journey across the deep, blue sea.

Will they survive the upcoming terror?”!

Available right now for pre-order at the following stores:

BARNES & NOBLE

APPLE IBOOKS

KOBO