Raymond G. Taylor
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Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Birthday blessings
Just passed another annual anniversary threshold. Not saying exactly which day, as I don't like to put markers on my timeline. You won't find one on Facebook, because I don't care much for auto-greetings, even though I use the prompt to wish others a happy birthday.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Writers
Oh Jeff challenge
These stories have been submitted to the: Oh Jeff flash fiction/poetry challenge Stories and poems are listed in chronological order of submission and include a link to the story where there is one. Where the entry is made as a comment on the challenge story, it has been included, verbatim, below.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Writers
That book
"Oh, Jeff... I love you too... but..." There always had to be a 'but'. It was a dismal day in December. Westow Street, Crystal Palace. Drizzle dripping on dingy pavement. Come on, man. Snap out of it. I tore my eyes away from the trickle of dirty water disappearing down a drain.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Fiction
Oh Jeff flash fiction challenge. Top Story - December 2024.
But what? Don't be a loser like Jeff. Complete the story in as few words as possible and you can be a winner. Just write a micro fiction story, any word count, or a poem in any format, and submit to Vocal in the usual way.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Writers
Bashing the bishop. Content Warning.
You might think that the most important elections around the world have already taken place. Not only has former President (number 45) Donald Trump been elected 47th President of the United States of America but, earlier in the year, UK voters ushered in a new majority Labour Government, to replace the many new Conservative governments that had appointed themselves since the previous general election. In the UK we do not elect our heads of state, or our heads of government. The anointed, hereditary monarch (currently King Charles III) is Head of State of the UK and his other dominions. The Prime Minister, who heads the elected executive branch of government, is appointed by the King on the basis of majority support in the UK Parliament's House of Commons. Us poor bloody Brits only get to vote for our local member of Parliament (MP) who will sit in the Commons as our representative. Confused? Not as much as you will be if you continue to read this article. You have been warned.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in The Swamp
Pugilistic Portrait
"Are you alright, sir?" I felt as if I had been punched by a heavyweight, and one without gloves at that. I tried to focus. I was propped up on a low chair or stool of some sort and was looking up at a middle-aged man who seemed somehow familiar. There was nothing familiar about my surroundings.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Fiction
