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The Word "miss a meal if you must ... but never a good book"
There is an emerging breed of Scottish communicators who have given a newfound power to both the written and spoken word. Authors, young and old, whose achievements seem almost predestined to bring them the recognition they ultimately deserve.
"Anyone can write ....... right?" Not true, is the short answer but it is said that if you read quality books ........ then your understanding of the skill of writing will ....... improve significantly.
So if you love to read quality books or are an aspiring author of the future - then this page (which you should visit often) will be your introduction to this new area of our website, established to feature local authors throughout the Scottish regions.
Our first local author is featured below:
Stephanie Taylor
 Is a local writer living and working in Midlothian and her first novel, The Device, The Devil & Me which was published in August 2009 by the Linen Press, (ISBN 13: 978-0-9559618-4-7) is now on sale @ £10.00 + £1.00 P+P. Copies are available from local bookshops or direct from the following website: www.scottishauthor.co.uk
Stephanie has now completed her second novel, Spheres and is currently seeking an agent.
Watch this space for another excellent addition to your library.
Sculptor, Robin Wood commissioned a poem which is now featured in the Woodland Trust Website: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
Other things which Stephanie is working on are: producing her own short film adaptation on Little Red Riding Hood as filmmaking and animation is another passion of hers!
She is also available for freelance work and is currently writing web copy for FestivalVillage.net. and as a member of the Booktrust Online Database she is part of their
Live Literature Scheme which helps with funding for authors’ visits.
If you need a writer – get in touch with Stephanie as she is always happy to discuss new and interesting projects!
Contact details: steph@ScottishAuthor.co.uk Telephone: 0131 448 0119 / 07837 394 425
Here's what some of Stephanie's readers thought and said ... about her first book ...........
An accomplished and impeccably penned narrative. Stephanie Taylor is a brilliant tour-guide through difficult and challenging human territory. By the time you have read this novel you will emerge more human than when you went in. And this is the litmus test of all literature.
Christopher Rush - Author
Wow! Stephanie Taylor really knocked my socks off with her novel! She has talent in spades and certainly made me cry.
Deborah J Miller - Author
Taylor's novel tackles difficult subjects which is highly commendable.
The Herald
I read this book in the space of 24 hours...and loved it! Stephanie Taylor skillfully deals with issues often so painful we struggle to discuss them. The story of Lauren and her personal demons made me cry, but as it unfolds it is full of hope and left me with a sweet taste in my mouth.
Ali - Amazon Customer Review *****
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