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The Florida Writers Association Pasco/New Port Richie Chapter and the Pasco/New Port Richie Friends of the Library Book Fair Saturday, July 26, 10-4 Taylor and a gathering of other local authors will talk about their writing and books at the Fair organized by the Pasco/NPR Chapter of FWA to support the local library. Come and listen to Taylor tell the backstories for Missing Sticks, his latest effort in progress. For more news about Taylor and the other authors, read the Tampa Tribune article. Past Signings - also see Workshop Reports for other events With roots in the writing of John D. McDonald, Mystery Florida is an annual gathering of authors and readers who believe in the legacy of JDM's philosophies - great stories, great characters, and an appreciation for Florida's environment. As usual, Taylor had a great time visiting with readers and authors, and our great friend Debbie Stowell of Circle Books on Lido Key on the beach off Sarasota, Florida. On the left, Taylor with Ann Turner Cook and her friend Bob, who was a C-47 radio operator and flew combat missions in WWII. On the right Taylor talks with Terry Griffin, another old soldier, author and principal organizer of Mystery Florida, and Tom Corcoran who is a extraordinary photographer and author, with Navy roots.
SleuthFest 2007, at Miami Beach, April 19-22 See photos from SleuthFest 2006, Fort Lauderdale, March 2-5 Taylor was a member of the Non-Traditional Publishing Alternatives Panel, and spoke about independent publishing, electronic publishing and small presses, along with the other panel members.
Photo: Taylor, Zach Scott and Jim Born at the Suncoast Writers Conference
Saturday, August 27th, 9-3: Ybor Authors in the Park - Meet Taylor and other local Tampa authors surrounded by the wonderful smells and sights of the Ybor Fresh Market. Report - Hurricane Katrina scared most of the customers (and other vendors) away, but we authors had a great time - and even sold a few books to those brave enough to venture out - to find a beautiful day in Ybor - see a few new pics of Ybor City HERE!
December 7th, 2004, Cup a Books Internet Café and Coffeehouse, Jesup, GA. Taylor will be available to autograph copies of Behind the Green Water and Flash of Emerald, and talk about his shared Georgia roots with Harry Stoner, the hero of Flash of Emerald. Both have an appreciation for south Georgia women - Taylor married one, Stoner just might.) December 11th, Main Exchange, FT Stewart, GA. Taylor wi1l be at the Main Exchange talking with 3d Infantry Division troopers and AAFES patrons (the best customers in the world, their logo says) 10:00-4:00 pm Saturday, December 11th. Many of the troopers have seen the terrain and people described in Behind the Green Water. They just haven’t found what Nash Devon found. December 4 and 5, 25th Annual Lutz Arts and Crafts Festival Inaugural Book Fair, Lutz, (north of Tampa Bay) Florida. Taylor will be available to autograph copies of Behind the Green Water and Flash of Emerald, alongside a host of other local authors and craftsmen and women gathered to offer the finest of Holiday decorations and gifts. Click for flyer and map. October 21st, Barnes & Noble Mystery Lovers Reading Group on Thursday, October 21 at the Carrollwood Barnes & Noble, Tampa, Florida. From 7:30 until 9:00 pm, J. M. Taylor will share the presentation with Michael Lister, a former prison chaplain and mystery author. Taylor will discuss mystery writing and his Florida thriller, Flash of Emerald, winner of the EPPIE 2004 Thriller award, and his latest release, Behind the Green Water.
10:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, 28 July, Ft Bragg Post Exchange10:00-4:00 pm Fort Jackson, SC: 12:00-4:00 pm, Friday, 30 July, Ft Jackson Main Exchange 10:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, 4 August, Ft Stewart Main Exchange 10:00-4:00 pm Friday, 6 August, Ft Stewart Main Exchange June 26, Local Artists Expo at Alexandria Art Gallery, Land O' Lakes, Florida. Taylor joined over forty local artists for a friendly gathering to autograph copies of Behind the Green Water and Flash of Emerald. June 26, FWA Mini-Book Mall, Carrollwood Barnes & Noble, Tampa, Florida. From 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, J. M. Taylor will autograph copies of his Florida thriller, Flash of Emerald, winner of the EPPIE 2004 Thriller award, and his latest release, Behind the Green Water. June18, Fort Campbell Post Exchange, Fort Campbell, KY. Taylor will be available to talk about his books from 10 am until 2 pm Friday during the Week of the Eagles. (Click for Press Release)
May 21, Palms of Pasadena Senior Citizens Community Center, Largo, Florida. Taylor will talk about adventure writing and his books starting at 10:00 in the morning. March 18, 2004, EPIC Conference, Oklahoma City, OK November 2, 2003, 10-4 PM at the St Petersburg Times 11th Annual Festival of Reading at the Hard Shell Word Factory booth. Also....Taylor will be presenting a Children's Mystery Writing Workshop. October 19, 6-8 PM, Borders Books and Music, Clearwater Mall Grand Opening. Events all weekend, to include Taylor and nine other authors representing Tampa Bay area writing groups, 6-8 Sunday evening. Door prizes, free stuff, live music, and - best of all - a portion of all sales will be donated to a Children's charity. The new Borders is located at the Clearwater Mall on Gulf to Bay (Highway 60, extension of the Courtney Campbell Causeway), and Highway 19. July 22, 2-3 PM SummerTime StoryTime for kids at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers on North Dale Mabry In Carrollwood. Call Nancy Barbara at 813-962-8097 for more information. June 13, 2-6 PM at the PINELLAS PARK LIBRARY, a first for the new STATE OF THE ART LIBRARY. 13 local authors to autograph their books with refreshments provided by Friends Of The Library. April 25, 2003, 12-4 PM at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers on Highway 19, Clearwater, with a group of Awesome Authors. Call Stacy Banard at 727-669-6122 for more information. |
Thursday, February 9-Saturday, the 34th Annual Florida Suncoast Conference. 
Saturday, October 29th, 2005 10-4: St. Petersburg Times Festival of Reading - Taylor and other 
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June11-12, MacDill Base Exchange Mall, MacDill AFB, Florida. Taylor will be available to talk about his books from 10 am until 2 pm Saturday and Sunday. (