Stories in the speculative fiction genre, and nonfiction about speculative fiction and writing speculative fiction.
12 Apr 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Allen Taylor
Hello speculative fiction fans! I said I'd let you know when I roll out new audiobooks. I'm happy to announce Garden of Eden Anthology is now available on audio and, for a limited time, is only $2.99. This offer is only good through April. Therefore,...
28 Mar 2024 4 minute read 3 comments Allen Taylor
For about a year now, I've had the pleasure and the privilege of selling my books in grocery stores throughout the Dallas Metroplex. I knew when I started that several of my books would be mismatched with the retail audience that shops at these store...
5 Jan 2024 1 minute read 8 comments Allen Taylor
Several years ago, I hit upon a bright idea and put out a call for submissions to a speculative fiction anthology I planned to publish. At the time, I used CreateSpace, a small independent publishing platform that has since been purchased by Amazon....
1 Dec 2023 6 minute read 2 comments Allen Taylor
Late last year, I heard about his new platform called Adimverse, the brain child of actor Rob McElhenney. You may know who McElhenney is if you're a fan of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Mythic Quest. But this post isn't about the actor. It's...
24 Nov 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Allen Taylor
Good morning and Happy Black Friday! I hope your Turkey Day went well. I took the week off from writing to celebrate with my family, but I also spent much of my time early in the week (Monday and Tuesday, plus Wednesday morning) holding down a book t...
6 Nov 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Allen Taylor
I know this fiction series isn't for everyone, but the discounted price is ending very soon. The Biblical Legends Anthology Series (BLAS) consists of three titles, each with their own literary flavor. The books are multi-author anthologies, which mea...
27 Oct 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Allen Taylor
I said I was going to do it, and I did it. The full Biblical Legends Anthology Series (BLAS) is now on discount and awaiting honest reviews. Earlier this week, I dropped the price of Deluge: Stories of Survival and Tragedy in the Great Flood to 99 ce...
20 Oct 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Allen Taylor
Have you ever noticed that the process for setting up a new computer pre-loaded with Windows is taking longer and longer. It used to be a cinch, but ever since Windows XP, the process has grown more and more complex. Yesterday, I purchased a new comp...
15 Sep 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Allen Taylor
In 2014, I got the wild and crazy idea to ask other writers to send me stories set in the biblical Garden of Eden, but with one stipulation. They couldn't use biblical characters. No Adam and Eve, and no talking serpents. "Be original," I said. "Be u...
10 Jun 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Allen Taylor
Hey, Can I snag five minutes of your time? I'm looking for 25 people to help me launch a 3-part speculative fiction anthology series. Based on Old Testament Bible stories, the Biblical Legend Anthology Series features multiple authors interpreting th...
