J.E. Taylor
Biography
J.E. Taylor is a writer, a publisher, an editor, a manuscript formatter, a mother, a wife and a business analyst, not necessarily in that order.
She first sat down to seriously write in February of 2007 after her daughter asked:
“Mom, if you could do anything, what would you do?”
From that moment on, she hasn’t looked back and now her writing resume includes six+ published novels along with several short stories on the virtual shelves including a few within eXcessica anthologies.
Her first book, DARK RECKONING - released on July 5, 2010 - introduced Special Agent Steve Williams to the masses.
Pamela Jenewein – Romance At Heart Review:
“J E Taylor writes a thrilling and engaging paranormal horror, “Dark Reckoning”. The absorbing, fluid plot builds slowly towards its divergent terror-driven climax. As sturdy, forthright characters convey the story’s age-old message; stay out of the woods…and while you’re at it, the water too.”
Ty Drago, Editor of Allegory and author of PHOBOS:
“J.E. Taylor has penned a tale of terror worthy of Lovecraft. The strong characters, edgy atmosphere and unflinching narrative hooked me from the first word and kept me riveted all the way through to DARK RECKONING's horrifying conclusion - a solid piece of storytelling!"
VENGEANCE – released on November 1, 2010 is the second in the Agent Williams series.
Author Poppet says of Vengeance:
“VENGEANCE is a great crime thriller – it was an excellent read, it moves at a frenetic pace with multiple character threads being woven through it to culminate in an explosive ending. I recommend it as a gripping read you won’t be able to put down.”
And Hunting Season is the latest Steve Williams Novel.
"Unstoppable, breath stealing, and terrifying all at once." - Cat Connor, author of killerbyte, terrorbyte, and exacerbyte.
"Hunting Season goes where few venture, mixing a compelling crime thriller with supernatural forces. The action and drama is thick and fast and I guarantee you will not be able to put this book down." - Poppet, author of Seithe and Darkroom.
She also released her first erotic thriller in July 2010 - SURVIVAL GAMES.
Pamela Jenewein, Romance At Heart, Rated Grade-A Select Recommended Read:
“Ms.Taylor creates an overwhelming thrilling reading experience. Although ruthlessly dark and sinister, Survival Games is an impacting, powerful read, lingering long after it’s finished. There is no forgetting this author, or this work of fiction.”
John Everson, Bram Stoker Award Winning Author:
"Sexy dark and intense, Survival Games will bind you to the page, kiss you slowly and then kick you where it hurts the most; I couldn't stop reading until I knew who won the game... Jessica Connor is one amazing character, and Survival Games is one hot read!"
MIND GAMES – the second book in the Games Trilogy was released on November 29, 2010. The last book, END GAME was released on February 14, 2011
In addition to being co-owner of Novel Concept Publishing, Ms. Taylor also moonlights as an Assistant Editor of Allegory, an online venue for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. She has been known to edit a book or two and also offers her services judging writing contests for various RWA chapters.
She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two children and during the summer months enjoys her weekends on the shore in southern Maine.
Where to find J.E. Taylor online
Where to buy in print
Books
The Games Trilogy
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $4.99 USD. 257470 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on March 20, 2012. Fiction.
The Games Trilogy contains Survival Games, Mind Games & End Game
Intensely disturbing. Beautifully horrific. Indescribably intense. Nightmarishly delicious.
The characters and connections in this series will captivate and keep you glued to the pages.
Crystal Illusions
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 76120 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on March 11, 2012. Fiction.
Assistant D.A. Carolyn Hastings has an uncanny knack for putting away criminals. With one of the best prosecution records in recent history, her future as Manhattan’s next District Attorney looks certain. But her sixth sense for winning cases threatens to work against her when she starts seeing a string of murders through the eyes of the killer.
Georgia Reign
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 70640 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on September 1, 2011. Fiction.
Special Agent Steve Williams isn’t ready to step back into the line of fire after what happened with Kyle Winslow, but when his boss calls with news of another case, a serial killer in Atlanta targeting children, it strikes a nerve in Steve. Caught between responsibility and instinct, he makes a choice – a choice he’ll regret forever.
End Game
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 78130 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on July 18, 2011. Fiction.
Chris Ryan ’s perfect existence implodes when a scorned woman activates a contract on his wife, Jessica. His valiant efforts to keep her safe crumble with a near fatal assassination attempt, leaving him on the brink. In the dark plane between life and death, Chris is given a choice. Save his family or save his soul.
Mind Games
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 96700 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on July 18, 2011. Fiction.
Chris Ryan doesn’t understand why he’s alive. He should have died in the prison his stepbrother created and five years of nightmares hasn’t erased his passion for Jessica Connor. Haunted by visions of her daughter’s death, he runs to her doorstep, but all his good intentions fall short when he realizes he led the vengeful spirit of his stepbrother right to her.
Survival Games
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 85890 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on July 18, 2011. Fiction.
(2.00 from 1 review)
Jessica Connor was supposed to be just another sex slave but Ty Aris falls under her spell, sparking a rift with his sadistic step-brother. Is Ty willing to gamble everything to reverse her fate?
Dark Reckoning
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 84860 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on April 14, 2011. Fiction.
A sadistic killer stalks the secluded college town of Brooksfield, New Hampshire. With bodies piling up and rumors of the murders being part of sacrificial hazing rituals, the FBI plants Special Agent Steve Williams in a fraternity and his investigation takes a ninety degree turn into the bizarre when he’s introduced to Jennifer, a clairvoyant co-ed who swears the killer isn’t human.
Hunting Season (A Steve Williams Novel)
by J.E. Taylor
Price: $2.99 USD. 73440 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on March 14, 2011. Fiction.
When Kyle Winslow escapes from custody and targets everyone Special Agent Steve Williams cares about, a turn of fate brings Steve face to face with Ty Aris – a criminal mastermind topping the FBI’s most wanted list. Torn between justice and vengeance, Steve must make a decision. Join alliances with Ty, or arrest him and lose his best chance to catch the bastard who destroyed his family.
Mile High
by J.E. Taylor
Price: Free! 3180 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on January 23, 2011. Fiction.
An exploration into sexual ménage and a helicopter ride she’ll never forget.
Also found in the anthology of erotic shorts: STEAM
Harvest Moon
by J.E. Taylor
Price: Free! 4290 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on August 5, 2010. Fiction.
His casual invitation interrupted her stride. Alessandra looked up from the sidewalk, hugging her books.
Jeremy leaned against the railing with a beer in his hand smiling down at her, his bright green eyes reminding her of a wild mountain lion and she suppressed a shiver. He raised his beer and with a slight tilt of his head said, “Come on Ally, we won’t bite.”
Armageddon
by J.E. Taylor
Price: Free! 2660 words.
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC on August 4, 2010. Fiction.
There had to be someone out there whose fever broke before the worst of the symptoms hit, whose bruises faded away like shadows formed by clouds passing on a sunny day.
Someone who has no understanding why they were spared.
Someone like me.
Surely, I couldn’t be the only human left on the earth, could I?
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