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Author has written 49 stories for Historical, General, General, Song, Life, Friendship, and Nature. OLD BIO! Must be rewritten, much as I despise writing these things... My name is Taylor, and I'm eighteen years old, working full time,hunting for scholarships, preparing to enter college next year. And, obviously, I write. I wouldn't be on this site if I didn't at least have an interest in it. Primarily, I'm in the lyric department, though I've been trying to branch out a little bit; occasionally you'll come across a plain old poem or maybe even a short story I've authored. Even though I've been writing a fair amount lately, I've gotten lazy about publishing anything... Maybe if people whine enough I'll get back to it. My favorite authors: ~DarkJaina (Good friend, great poet. Doesn't write all that much these days, but when she does, it is definitely worth the read. This girl has some amazing depth and metaphors.) ~Fire Goddess at Sea (Who doesn't like her? Beautiful imagery in these poems. ~Heart of the Sword (Amazing, that's the only way to describe this author.) ~Julia-Tears (Another poet with beautiful imagery and this truly astounding talent for metaphors. I am in awe.) ~L. Emmist (Still hasn't published anything on Fictionpress. But he needs to. Go read his Animorphs fanfiction on http://www.fanfiction.net, under the same author name. BRILLIANTLY SCARY. Also a good friend of mine, as well, and brilliantly scary in general...) ~Oedipal Kat (Another of my favorites from fanfiction.net. I'm wondering if, in the transition period ages ago where fictionpress split off from the site, they carried over all the favorite authors and whatnot... Go read her stuff!) ~Smartie1685 (Brilliance. Can't say much more than that.) ~True Illusion (Of all my favorite authors, this one pretty much surpasses them all. You're looking at a kid who will one day be winning Pulitzers, here.) ~WeirdBlondy (Another fanfiction author, but she's got one poem up here, definitely worth the read. Awwww!!) Remember! For anyone who R&Rs, I will try to return the favor and review as many of your works as you did mine. (Operative word being try, but I really will try hard!! I promise!!) | |||||||||
1. Landscape reviewsWow, haven't written in a while... Or at least haven't published anything. An artistic description of a winter landscape would, I guess, be the best description.Nature - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 27 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 1-8-05 - Published: 1-8-052. Colours reviewsLess odd than the other song, but still rather strange. Kind of annoyed with the repetition of life, and my own stupidity would I guess be the best way to explain this. Please R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 89 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 4-26-04 - Published: 4-26-043. Collision reviewsStylistically, my absolute weirdest song to date. You've been warned. PG for thematic elements, like all else I've rated PG... Please R&R! Flame if you must, but tell me WHY.Song - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 158 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-26-04 - Published: 4-26-044. The Night Tried to Hide in a Diamond reviewsReading too many Bright Eyes lyrics, I think, hence the long title. Alternate title is "Flawless Ashes". Kind of fierce, angry. Some screamed lyrics, probably, though I can't make my voice do that... Please R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 123 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-15-04 - Published: 3-15-045. It Won't Be Long reviewsHard to describe... This one has a number of layers to it, which the reader may or may not understand. I put in a couple of oddly-placed words for effect, as well as some metaphoric cliches. It's all about placement... R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 71 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-15-04 - Published: 3-15-046. Slipping Away reviewsThis was written for a friend of mine on a really difficult night, when I was extremely worried. Turned out decently, though. Please R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry - Chapters: 1 - Words: 95 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 3-1-04 - Published: 3-1-047. Eulogy reviewsThis one was difficult to write, for some reason. PG for thematic elements, though G probably would have been okay; the subject matter deals with loneliness and hints at mental illness, though it isn't verified. Please R&R! I'm eager for your advice.Friendship - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 179 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-1-04 - Published: 3-1-048. Tree Fall reviewsAfter a long hiatus of writing but not publishing, I offer this to the flames or praise of your reviews! I chose 'general' as the genre, but the best way to describe it is surrealism. Frequently I dislike my work, but this I liked well enough to publish,Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 137 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 1-17-04 - Published: 1-17-049. Great Is The Lord reviewsUnfortunately I'm in a hurry to run off to class, but I wanted to upload this first... Basically, a Christian song of praise, first verse taken from Isaiah 6:5, chorus Psalm 36:5 (esv). R&R please!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 120 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 10-23-03 - Published: 10-23-0310. Mirror Image reviewsWell, I've seriously debated publishing this one. It is dedicated to all the girls I know who struggle with eating disorders, and is something of a glimpse into that mindset. Very short, and I think worth the read. Please R&R!General - Fiction Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 346 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 10-17-03 - Published: 10-17-0311. Clinging to Life reviewsWooooah... You mean Taylor is *alive? A bit of angsty writing for you, written a few weeks ago. Actually, I really like it; has some good metaphors and pretty decent meter, lyricism. Please read and review!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Poetry/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 90 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 10-7-03 - Published: 10-7-0312. Flipside reviewsOverall, I'm really pleased with this song. It's got a strong, upbeat melody that really adds to it. This one does tend to be a little more punk-y than I usually write, but is good. -Note- Originally written 7/28/03, publishing delayed due to my computerlSong - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 78 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 8-15-03 - Published: 8-15-0313. The Mad Hatter's Cure reviewsWooooah... Taylor is alive, has a new computer that *works*, and is writing! ...This piece is kind of hard to explain, but turned out really nicely. Follows with my somewhat Evanescence-like trend.Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 184 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 8-14-03 - Published: 8-14-0314. Break Me Down reviewsMy sincere apologies for the lack of writing over here... Death to writer's block.Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 126 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-25-03 - Published: 7-25-0315. Friend Crystal reviewsNot nearly as corny as the title would suggest. I attempted to make the poem a double anacronym, so we'll see if anyone can pick up on it... ;)Friendship - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 80 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 6-25-03 - Published: 6-25-0316. My Solace reviewsDefinitely a tad angsty, heh... 0:) Faster paced, heavier than most of my songs. (Think Evanescence, almost.) I really hope someone R&Rs, because it's really pretty decent. Thanks!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 136 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 6-15-03 - Published: 6-15-0317. Do You Feel? reviewsPG for mature themes. Another song written for a friend. :) I waited a few days before putting this up, because at first I didn't like it... But upon rereading, I decided it was worth publishing, if only to get flamed, hehe. PLEEEASE r&r!Song - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 140 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 6-3-03 - Published: 6-3-0318. Staring Into Space reviewsWow, she has broken away from one-word titles; shocker... Well, this is a song I wrote for a friend of mine, who's kinda gotten herself into some bad trouble, and doesn't realize it. I haven't actually told her I wrote this song, and may not have the courSong - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 133 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 5-13-03 - Published: 5-13-0319. The Writer's Quest reviewsIt'll seem weird unless you have the subject in mind; namely writer's block and the mindset of a writer in general. Pleeeease R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 71 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 5-8-03 - Published: 5-8-0320. Spider webs reviewsAaaaancient poem I came across today... Probably one of my first, actually. Chopped off the beginning because I decided I couldn't stand it, but the rest is the original writing, no edits. Read if you want to know what my writing used to be like! :-DLife - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 66 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 4-17-03 - Published: 4-17-0321. Ivory reviewsWow, another color comparison song!! More or less... Well, it's kind of a color comparison, kind of not; in any case it's certainly a lot better than Black (if anyone even read that), which should probably be burned. :-P Wow, rambling. Anyway. PLEASE R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 299 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 4-14-03 - Published: 4-14-0322. Weary reviewsThis is directly related to the poem I wrote entitled "The Complex Punishment", so I'd suggest reading that for background... It's a cry to God, effectively. PLEASE r+r!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 98 - Reviews: 1 - Updated: 4-11-03 - Published: 4-11-0323. The Complex Punishment reviewsA contemplative, introspective poem regarding emotions and how some people tend to deal with the problems they encounter in life.Life - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 61 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 4-10-03 - Published: 4-10-0324. Hidden Storyline reviewsFirst draft of a philosophical/political song I wrote regarding the war. (Duh..) It came out pretty smoothly, and I'm pleased with it. Any comments you might have are greatly appreciated!!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 291 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 3-19-03 - Published: 3-19-0325. Black reviewsThis is in NO WAY some racist song... It's about the color black, the way it feels, the way it sounds, the emotions associated with it. Cool in theory, I think, but what say the readers?General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 197 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 3-18-03 - Published: 3-18-0326. Forever Gold reviewsJust a sweet song dedicated to my brother, Jonathan, about the passing of time. (Think Butterfly Kisses, Bob Carlisle) Don't know what put me in such a mood, but it's a sweet song. R&R please!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 189 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-12-03 - Published: 3-12-0327. Wish Away reviewsThis idea has been hopping around in my brain for the past week or so, only to be forcibly caught and written yesterday. You're getting the third draft, but I have no doubt I'll edit more before full satisfied. PLEASE r&r! O:-DSong - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 109 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 3-12-03 - Published: 3-12-0328. Wondrous Grace reviewsYES! Go me, I editted and updated and everything! Okay, the basic hymn style is still there, but I've added a chorus, and changed the wording on one of the verses, because I didn't like it. If you haven't already, please R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 95 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 2-24-03 - Published: 2-24-0329. Mirror, Mirror reviewsA little more emotional than I usually write; kinda like 'Fade', if anyone read that. Really pleased with the way this came out, though unfortunately relies heavily on musicality which y'all can't hear. I put some notes in regarding what the music will beSong - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 207 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 2-21-03 - Published: 2-21-0330. Look Up reviewsYah, I really like how this one came out... It's basically someone having a conversation with theirself about how they have drifted away from holding the cross always in their sight. Thanks SO MUCH to anyone who R/Rs! You guys really keep me writing.Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 251 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-19-03 - Published: 2-19-0331. Fantasy Held Captive reviewsHm... Well, this seemed a lot better when I wrote it the other night at 1AM, lol... I don't really make any claims to being an excellent poet, but would nevertheless really like it if you'd read and review. :-DGeneral - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 51 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 2-16-03 - Published: 2-16-0332. Answers reviewsGreetings, all!! I really BEG for your reviews on this one... It's a draft of a song idea I've been toying with for a while, but don't know if it's worth it. Your reviews will dictate whether I entirely toss the song or keep working on it, so PLEASE r&r!!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 421 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 2-10-03 - Published: 2-10-0333. For a Friend reviewsThis was written for one of my close friends when she was going through a really hard time, but because she lives so far away I felt like there was nothing I could do for her... This is what came of it. Please R/R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 304 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 2-7-03 - Published: 2-7-0334. The Sand Storm Song reviewsThis is one a highly odd song, so don't really expect it to make sense- it's kinda chock full of injokes from our missions trip, anyway. It's still fun, so I hope that at least someone might consider reading it... There's more of an explanation inside. GoSong - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 292 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 2-7-03 - Published: 2-7-0335. Peanut Butter Sandwich reviewsDo not be alarmed: this song is not supposed to make sense. Yes, it is silly. Yes, it is immature. Yes, the grammar is off in places, and there are made up words. Please enjoy yet another kids' song, written for my little brother. :-)Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 125 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 1-27-03 - Published: 1-27-0336. Hypocrite reviewsThis one's about hiding who you really are and being afraid to let other people see the real you. Definitely fast-paced. This is the third version I've written, and I think I'm finally satisfied with it... Hehe. Please R/R!!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 288 - Reviews: 10 - Updated: 1-13-03 - Published: 1-13-0337. Fade reviewsUm... About life, about problems you encounter during your life. The tone is kind of wistful and sad- think Enya, I guess. :-) Pleeeease R/R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 308 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 1-10-03 - Published: 1-10-0338. Mystery reviewsIf you have something against Christianity, you have been warned. This song is, very openly, about the mystery of the Gospel of Christ. I do beg for your reviews, though, whomever you may be!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 159 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 12-27-02 - Published: 12-27-0239. A Day in the Life reviewsWell, this was co-written with two of my dear friends, Tanya and Anne, so forgive me if it's not classic Taylor Marin. Also, I apologize that it is not in prose- this was written to be a radio drama (which we later did record). Hist Fic, late 1920's. PLEAHistorical - Fiction Rated: K - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,274 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 12-13-02 - Published: 12-13-0240. The Child's Prayer reviewsThis is a song I wrote to be like a bed-time prayer for little kids... It's simple, but also really sweet. Sorry about the formatting... I can't seem to get it to behave... I appreciate all reviews, especiall critiques!!! PLEASE review!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 84 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 12-6-02 - Published: 12-6-0241. Your Grace Remains reviewsToday is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Churches, so I wrote a song related to that. Please R&R!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 194 - Reviews: 2 - Updated: 11-10-02 - Published: 11-10-0242. Rest Assured reviewsRomans 8:38-39-- For I am convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor the present nor things to come, nor height nor depth nor anything else in all creation can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 186 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 10-23-02 - Published: 10-23-0243. So Much Confusion reviewsThis is a story song that came out of living under the Washington sniper. It's not actually about me, though it might seem so... If you live in the DC Metro area, please read; I think you'll appreciate this. Please R&R, and I don't mind flames!Song - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 212 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 10-18-02 - Published: 10-18-0244. Stop and Go reviewsA debate with myself about what to do in a situation that I faced recently... Please R&R- I have no objection to flames as long as they have a purpose!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 112 - Reviews: 6 - Updated: 10-16-02 - Published: 10-16-0245. Glory » reviewsThis is about the glory of God as shown in creation, specifically nature, so if you're offended by people publishing material that supports a specific religion (Christianity, here), you have been warned! Please R&R, but no flames. ;-) Thanks!Song - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 2 - Words: 526 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 10-2-02 - Published: 10-2-0246. Fiery Dance reviewsA very brief piece I wrote last fall... I'm one of those authors who writes something, puts it aside for a long time thinking no one would want to read it, then picks it up again and decides to put it up here anyway. ;-) The title may seem slightly misleaGeneral - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 262 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 9-19-02 - Published: 9-19-0247. The Spider reviewsA/N: Don't read this story if you like spiders or are an environmentalist against all animal cruelty! This was something I decided to write as a sort of excersize... I turned the hunting down and killing of a spider into a short story. Makes for a prettyGeneral - Fiction Rated: K - English - General/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 347 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 9-19-02 - Published: 9-19-0248. The Storm reviews::shrugs:: Um, it's a poem... About a storm... Heh, wow, I'm so articulate. Okay, so I have written a decent amount of poetry and have now decided that I may as well put some up here. Your reviews, criticisms, encouragements are all greatly appreciated!!!General - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 783 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 8-29-02 - Published: 8-29-0249. Never to Return reviewsA "short" (as in by definitions of other publishers; rather long as a FF, though) story about two kids who escape Germany through the Kindertransport at the dawn of WWII.Historical - Fiction Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,845 - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 3-2-02 - Published: 3-2-02
