A FAIRLY SHORT INTRODUCTION
I've been told I needed to write a paragraph or two to introduce myself to my readers.
"Why?" I asked.
"Because all the other writers do it."
"But if they all jumped off a cliff, would I do that too?"
Okay, so I'm a bit contrary, but eight years of Catholic school ensure that I follow directions. (Although jumping off a cliff is a good bit easier than writing this introduction.)
Hello, my name is Karen E. Taylor and I am a horror/paranormal author, with eight published novels to date and an eclectic assortment of short fiction which ranges from vampires to ghosts to telepathic, romantic dinosaurs. What can I say? I start out to write a story and, before I know what’s hit me, the main character turns spectral or grows fangs or wings. It’s what I do and what I love. I hope my readers feel the same.
In real life, I'm the mother of two sons and have been married for 36+ years. I'm owned currently by one cat, a predominantly white calico with just a touch of Maine Coon. I'm not sure what I was thinking -- white cat hair is incompatible with my predominantly black wardrobe. But I love her, anyway. In my spare time I make candles, plaster wall hangings and decor, and cosmetic creams/lotions. I was born in Pittsburgh, PA and attended Grove City College where I studied for a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communications. I've lived in all sorts of places, from Pittsburgh, to Grove City, to Richmond, to Laurel. I lived eight wonderful years in Los Angeles, but moved back to the east coast in 2011 and settled in a lovely condo in Alexandria, VA. In a few more years I hope to (fingers crossed) move back to the west coast, to retire in Northern California.
A MUCH LONGER BIBLIOGRAPHY
NOVELS
The Vampire Legacy -- Published by Pinnacle Books
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Title |
First Printing |
Second Printing |
Third Printing |
Omnibus Edition |
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Blood Secrets |
January 1994 |
October 1998 |
October 2000 |
as HUNGER July 2011 |
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Bitter Blood |
October 1994 |
October 1998 |
October 2000 |
as HUNGER July 2011 |
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Blood Ties |
October 1995 |
October 1998 |
October 2000 |
as CRAVE October 2011 |
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Blood of My Blood |
October 2000 |
September 2002 |
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as CRAVE October 2011 |
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The Vampire Vivienne |
September 2001 |
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as THIRST October 2012 |
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Resurrection |
September 2002 |
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as THIRST October 2012 |
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Blood Red Dawn |
October 2004 |
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as BLOOD RED DAWN July 2013 |
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TWELVE STEPS FROM DARKNESS, Juno Books, April 2007
HUNGER, Kensington Books, July 2011
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CRAVE, Kensington Books, October, 2011
THIRST, Kensington Books, October, 2012
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BLOOD RED DAWN, Kensington Books, July, 2013
SHORT FICTION
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Title |
Publication |
Publisher and Date |
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Fangs and Angel Wings |
The short fiction of Karen E. Taylor |
Wildside Press -- November 2003 |
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"Gestation" |
Dark Fluidity |
October 2003 |
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"Two's Company, Five's a Crowd" |
Family Plots |
Wild Roses Production (never published) |
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"A Good Idea at the Time" |
Women Writing Science Fiction as Men |
Daw Books -- June 2003 |
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"Happy Mother's Day" (with Barbara J. Ferrenz) |
Brainbox II: Son of Brainbox |
Irrational Press -- 2001 |
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"Freedom" |
Brainbox: The Real Horror |
Dreams Unlimited -- October 2000 |
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"Mexican Moon" |
Daughter of Dangerous Dames |
Twilight Tales -- May 2000 |
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"Forever" |
Horrors!: 365 Scary Stories |
Barnes and Noble Books -- 1998 |
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"Romeo Falling" |
Return of the Dinosaurs |
Daw Books -- May 1997 |
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"The Presence" |
Seductive Spectres |
Masquerade Books -- 1996 ( |
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"Obsession" |
No Other Tribute |
Masquerade Books -- 1996 (Adults Only) |
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"The Mirrored Image" |
Love Bites |
Masquerade Books -- 1995 ( |
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"VampWare" |
100 Vicious Little Vampires |
Barnes and Noble Books -- 1995 |
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"The Blood of the Rose" |
100 Wicked Little Witches Book of Dead Things Best of Horrorfind II |
Barnes and Noble Books -- 1995 Twilight Tales -- 1999 August 2003 |