Hello! 

Long time, no words…I’m sorry! 

I have been having some sort of rollercoaster of thoughts, mental anxieties, and just generally being busy with family. 

I marked the year anniversary of the passing of my son with my family, at one of his favourite beaches. A place we spent a lot of time when he was a child, so we thought it was fitting to spend the day there and remember him. It was a lovely day, but it all came with a swirl of heavy emotions, especially working up to the day. I guess I’m still learning to manage his loss, and accept this will be an ongoing life struggle.  

As much as I don’t want it to, I have to accept that it affects my ability to put words down some days. I’m not a quick writer anyway, as I don’t seem to be able to write short stories, but this seems to be slowing the progress further, but, the stories are there! 

In some better, amazing personal news, my eldest daughter is heavily pregnant, and due to give birth around the beginning of October! We’ll await the little princess’s arrival, and I’m sure they’ll be pictures. 

Onto book news! Julian’s editing got delayed, but it’s finally gone to the proofreader and hopefully will be available really soon! 

I’m currently working on Joe and Jacob’s story, and hopefully you’ve seen the little cover and title spoiler! 

I’m trying to write this as a standalone, so that someone can jump into it and read their story, but as you can imagine, there’s a lot of back story so this might not work. We’ll see how it pans out. I’ll be looking to find a few readers who’ve not read my books to Beta read it, to give me feedback on whether it makes sense, then make a decision on how it’s marketed from there. Either way, the story is as it is. 

I’m about two thirds of the way through, and it’s turning out a little different to past books. Both Joe and Jacob are coming at their relationship from different sides, even different life experiences, but they are supporting each other’s wobbles as they begin. I think it’s sweeter than anything I’ve written before, but they’re not finished telling me their story yet, so who knows, it might change! 

After this book is released, I’ll be able to share my new ideas with you, as Joe is running them! 

The next book in line after, will be Kellen and Mattie’s story. I’ve got some of this written down already, but it’s complicated. Mattie’s backstory is complicated, and some has featured in other books previously, so I need to try and keep to the timeline as much as possible. In my head, I have a clear story of events, but putting them down for others to understand doesn’t always go how I want it!  

So that’s my news for now. I hope everyone loved Star Cluster. We’ll see more from the family through other books. 

Love to all 

TJ x 

Hello!  

It’s been a while since I dropped in! Firstly, thank you for leaving comments and words in the guestbook, I love hearing that you love the boys as much as I do. 

I’ve been so busy getting book 14 finished, edited and ready! It’s been to three Alpha readers and passed with wet tissues and some great feedback. As you can imagine, it’s emotional and some parts are heavy, but there’s some bits in there- mainly from Spence – to lighten it up. 

The more I wrote in that last book, the more Joe and Jacob’s relationship kept pulling me. Their attraction was pretty instant when they met back in book 13, especially for Jacob, and even though Joe felt something on their first meeting, he was still in recovery from his addiction. They keep talking to me, so I may start their story. They are both kind and caring men, Joe’s learning his kinks and Jacob is shy about his, so I wonder how they’ll find their way when they’re ready? I think their relationship will be a lot more gentler than others in that world. 

I have started working on a standalone story with some new people. It will be twincesty, and hopefully shorter than I usually write! Once they have their intro story, I have an idea to bring then into Jacob’s house, temporarily, just to bring the characters together, but that’s a while off yet. 

I’ve also started work on Mattie and Kellen’s story, although that’s slow going as it intertwines with some of the Streetboys stories, and the short I wrote for the charity anthology, so it’s going to take some working on.  

I generally don’t have lots of works in progress going on, as I like to concentrate on one story, but there were a lot of the boys talking to me, so I’ve started three of them and write the one that’s louder that day. I’ve also been editing and tidying up my very first story I ever wrote – Julian. My writing has improved over time, thankfully, but there’s something very basic about the way I wrote the Julian book, and I haven’t wanted to change it too much. So I’ve improved its grammar and some of its dialogue, but not really changed its style. I hope to have it to the proofreader as soon as Star Cluster book 14 is done. 

Reading it over though, I can really see how much Julian has grown as a human being lol He was so distant in his book. You can also see how Jacob has matured and become less invisible, but he’s still got his journey ahead of him. Julian has kept him so sheltered, which I think gets forgotten. The book Julian, is currently unavailable while it goes through some editing, but I hope to have it back up before Star Cluster goes live!  

Fun fact about the very first book Julian, and the last book of the Streetboys Series. I first published Julian on the 19^th of July 2019, and Star Cluster will also go live on 19^th Of July 2024. So exactly five years apart! Pure coincidence as it wasn’t noted when I set the date! 

I’ve been listening to a fair few audio books of late. I’m doing a sponsored 1 million steps for Diabetes UK, which starts on the 1^st of July, so have been listening to books while practicing and getting my steps in! It took me a while to get into listen to someone read to me, but I love it now. I can do all my housework and chores while listen to a story, it really helps pass the mundane tasks! It really matters who the narrators are though. I’ve had to leave a few stories as the narrators didn’t work, I’ll keep trying them, as I hate to leave stories unread. 

Recent listens are – 

Open Play by Luna David and Morningstar Ashley 

The weight of it all by N.R.Walker – this was so funny!! 

Addiction by Vivian wood 

Crossroads by Riley hart 

Lucky by Garrett Leigh 

Without You by Marley Valentine 

Blue Moon by A.E. Via 

Goodbye Paradise by Sarah Bowen – escape from a cult. I found this heart wrenching as you could really feel his empty life he’d had. HEA though. 

To Catch a Firefly – by Emmy Sanders – really well narrated. They really brought the characters to life on this one. 

Anyway, that’s all my news caught up for now. The link for the last Streetboys book should be up now, so please go ahead and preorder. Just make sure you have plenty of tissues, comfort blankets and sweet tea to help get you through come July! 

TTFN 

Taylor x 

Hello! 

I’m super hyped for getting this book finished. I really feel I’ve turned a corner and I’m running to the end! It’s going to take some editing, but my hope is to have it out by July at the latest. (I hope I’m not jinxing it!) 

If you keep reading to the bottom, there’s another little teaser! 

I’m super into audio books after years of saying they’re not for me. I’m currently listening to Beautiful & Terrible things by Riley Hart. It’s a real tissue job this one, a real heart wrencher, but is exactly as the title says. I listen while I walk my Oz dog and people must wonder what my gasps are for, or my smiles. 

Something else I’m starting to do as I hear songs is make up some playlists for the books. I’ve set aside one of my many note books, and as I hear a song, and think oh this is definitely when that happens, I add it to list under that book. I write quite emotional books so there’s a lot of ballad types, but also Spencer likes a few old 80’s tunes, so I’m adding them in too. If you think of a song that might work, I’d love to know. I’m always open to knew writing songs. 

Okay, that’s all I can think off right now, my head is full of the boys, so I’ll leave you with the teaser! 

TTFN  

Taylor x 

Book 14 – Teaser. Please note this is unedited or proofed, and may have changes made during the editing. – Enjoy! 

Except from Spencer’s POV – Just before the reunion… 

Julian and Joe had just arrived and greetings were in full flow between Peter, Lover, and Kendal. I waited at the door until things settled and then when Joe spotted me I smiled and headed straight over and kissed him before hugging him tightly. 

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“At fucking last! I feel like this has taken forever. How you doing?” I pulled away to look at him. He looked edgy, but smiled and nodded. 

“Yeah, okay. Nervous.” I gave his arm a squeeze as I looked over at Julian. 

“Hey.” Julian leaned over and brushed a kiss across my cheek. We’d seen each other yesterday and played a little, so we’d already had time to catch up. 

“How’s he been since yesterday?” I nodded. 

“He’s good, sweet and slept like a baby. I was just about to wake him when I heard voices so thought I’d come and say a quick hi before the carnage.” I looked at Joe. “Did Daddio explain my part? I’m with you all the way bro but I gotta stay with Star, okay.” Joe nodded. 

“Yeah, yes, of course. Hopefully there’ll be a moment to catch up later?” I nodded as Julian spoke. 

“Absolutely, you two can get together later. Have you eaten yet this morning, Spence?” I shook my head as walked towards Lover. I swept my hand to his face and smiled. 

“Morning Lover.” I kissed him softly before turning back to Julian and answering fully. “I thought I’d eat with Star, I usually do.” Peter leaned down and kissed my head. 

“Morning Spencer.”  

“Hey big man. Has Isaac gone home?” He nodded. 

“Yeah, I dropped him early this morning.” Kendal swept in front of him and hugged me as she spoke. 

“I’ll hold some food back for you both, as we’re going to make a start while you get him ready for the day.” I nodded to her, then looked at her with concern. 

“Sure, thanks. You okay?” She squinted her face up.  

“A little worried.” I nodded and brought her back in for another squeeze. 

“It’s going to be tricky, but it’ll work out. I’ve got Star’s back. Talking of which, I need to get back to him.” She patted me as I stood, and she went back to the counter preparing breakfast. I looked around the room and smiled. “Can I just say, this is fucking A, having you here, and everyone altogether. It’s taken too fucking long, but I’m glad you made it, and I can’t wait to run around the house naked and get up to mischief with you!” There was that few seconds of absolute  – could hear a pin drop – silence, before the room was filled with each person’s response.  

Julian gave a soft “For god’s sake.” 

Peter laughed and said “What he said, without the naked mischief.” 

Joe smirked, shook his head and said. “Grief, Spence. Let me walk a bit first, yeah.” 

Kendal chuckled and said. “I’ll be in my room for that one.” The one that stayed silent, I turned and winked at, and leaned in and whispered. 

“You’re included, Lover.” He looked down and blushed as I turned away smiling. “I’ll be back. Not sure how long we’ll be, sometimes mornings are easy, sometimes they are slow going. If anything is up, I’ll text.” I spoke that last part to Julian as I headed out the door. 

Hey everyone! 

It’s been a crazy few weeks with Merry Farmer staying, the LGBTQ+ book con in Blackpool, and easter, but it’s finally starting to settle down. Merry went home yesterday and I’m now writing the last quarter of book 14. I say that a bit tongue-in-cheek, as the boys sometimes sweep in with something important they want me to add, but so far, the end is going to plan! 

I had some wonderful news last month from my eldest daughter, which I can now share. She is expecting her third child with her new partner, which means I will be a Grandma again! This will be Grandchild number 10! (3 from my husband’s side) It really is good news after losing my son Cade last year, news that has given the family such a much need boost of life energy. 

The other thing I wanted to tell you was that I did a thing…I joined The 1 million step challenge with Diabetes UK, in honour of my son Cade! It runs from the 1^st of July to the 30^th of September, so I have 92 days to get those 1 million steps! Dear god I’m gonna die! Ha! I’d love you to sponsor me, even just a few quid (that’s common English for a £1 lol) to help raise awareness and funds for them to fight this life limiting disease, which effects so many, of all ages. I’ll put the link on the bottom but don’t feel pressured, I know things are tight right now for a lot of people all around the world. 

Anyway back to book 14. Star has been a lot more vocal lately, so I might add a short chapter from his POV. His mind is a bit chaotic, so it might be jumbled, but I feel like the end of this series needs to hear him, even if we all read it and go – shit, yeah lets leave him and his people to themselves. Hahaha! I’ll think about it, and if it is too crazy, I may just add in here as a free chapter. Now I’ve said that, I feel that might work better. Let me know your thoughts. 

I’m trying to get the paper backs sorted out for my books, so if I do a convention, I can offer them cheaper than the Zon. The problem I have is I write such long books. I’m also changing the Streetboys series to the bigger size book, 6×9, to allow for its large page counts, as Finders Keepers – Home just didn’t work. The print had to be so small you’d all need magnifiers to read it. Once I get them sorted, I’ll let you know. I’m also going to change a couple of the book covers. Book 1 – Hunters moon – definitely, I’ve never been really happy with the silhouetted people, maybe book2 and the title of book 14! I know it’s not out yet but I made the decision on it too quickly in the middle of grieving and I’m disappointed with it. We’ll see what happens. 

Along with this subject is the problem I have with Isaac, the first book of his series. The zon banned it (I think its content got reported) and I haven’t wanted to draw attention to it in case they decided to look at the others! I may have to bite the bullet and call them, and see what the issue is, to see if I can rectify it enough for the powers that be. 

Well that’s all for now. I’ll try and add some new clips to the site, but it’s hard to do them now before the last book is out with the full family dynamic. I don’t want spoil anything for anyone. As a treat for dropping by, I’ll give you another teaser next week

TTFN 

Taylor x  

Here’s the link to sponsor if you can! Thank you! 

Ahh sorry I’m behind! I meant to write this on Monday and it’s now Thursday, but, I have the best excuse! I am deep in my writing cave, and feel the end for Joe and Leo’s last book is in sight. Of course, I can’t imagine it being the end, end, but it will be their journey’s end. 

It’s a really emotional rollercoaster this one, as you’re probably expecting. Keep reading and below you’ll find a little teaser of Joe and Layton. 

As for other news. My house guest Merry Farmer has left for the Paris convention. She’ll be back on Monday for a day before heading back to the USA. 

I’ve got a set of twinky twins that are asking me to tell their story. Their names are Florence and Frances (Flo and Fra) I’m not a hundred percent – because I’m trying not to pay them any attention while I’m writing lol – but I think Flo is pretty much a 24/7 little and Fra, a middle, who has to step up to look after his bro. It’s going to be cesty, and their story is the beginning of something more, but I’ll tell you about that once Joe and Leo’s story is done. Sorry to be a tease – Sorry not sorry! 

Excerpt from Chapter two. – Layton and Joe (This is unedited and could change) 

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“Does he call you Master all the time?” The question left me before I could check myself. I hadn’t meant to ask that one out loud, I was just curious if it meant something. Layton dropped the three waters in front of me, and then dropped onto his knees and drew a circle on the matting around my feet with the pencil, giving me about a couple of inches within the circle. He hadn’t answered so I spoke again. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry.” Layton sighed and got up and stood in front of me. 

“I’ll answer this one question for you, so you understand what your presence here has caused, but you don’t get to ask any other questions until you’ve answered mine…honestly.”  I swallowed hard as he looked at me. “The reason Isaac is calling me Master right now, is because your arrival here has worried him. He’s letting me know his place, he’s letting me know he’s vulnerable, and feels anxious because of you being here. Think about that while you wait.” 

He walked over to the dresser and replaced the pencil in the drawer and spoke as he turned to me gain. “Why have you come here, Joe?” 

“To apologise…” 

“Yeah, you’ve already said that. I think there’s more. Funny that, that I don’t trust you.” Before I could speak, he pointed to the circle he’d just drawn. “That is about as much space as I’m prepared to give you right now. Step out of it, and I’ll have you removed from my property and put back on the street.” What the fuck?! “Isaac and I are going to have breakfast, and await Peter’s arrival.  

“You, are going to stay here and think about the reason you’ve defied the advice of your Dom who loves you, who was willing to give his life for you, and who cares about you. To me, that tells me you’re still untrustworthy, and don’t forget the look of uncertainty in Isaac’s eyes when he looked at you…” I had to say something. 

“That’s because you told him I was a junkie! You created that fear…” 

“Is it a lie then?” I slammed my teeth together and scowled at him. “Is it, Joe? Or maybe I’ll stick to JJ until I know otherwise. Isaac is just one of many people in my house who’s vulnerable. You brought yourself onto my property, into my house without authorisation or request. I have every right to protect the people who live here, from someone who’s invited himself in without a care for anyone else.” 

“I’m in recovery…I’m clean, I’m better. I mean no harm to anyone…” Isaac came from the bedroom stopping anything else I was going to say, as Layton growled quietly to me. 

“Hold out your junkie arm so Isaac remembers what you are.” The fuck? “Do it, or leave.” Jesus hell fuck. Spencer was right, he was a dick too. I pushed out my arm as Isaac joined him. The look on his face, as he looked again and frowned worriedly, hurt. 

“Master? May I go home with Peter today?” Layton pulled him into his body and kissed him. 

“Of course, Baby Boy. Come on.” He pulled him away and started walking off. What the hell? What about me? 

“What the hell am I supposed to do?” Layton glanced back at me. 

“Use the space I’ve given you to think about being honest with me, then we can start on your apology. Oh, and don’t forget to keep hydrated, it stops the muscles from cramping.” And then they left. 

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There you go…he he! I’ll be putting this up into the Facebook group at the end of April, and may even add a little more, but we’ll see!  

I must get on! I feel like I’m writing the last quarter now so hopefully it won’t be too long. I’ve actually had someone reread what I’ve written so far, as I feared it wasn’t great, but I’ve been surprised by the response so that means I won’t have to edit and rewrite as much as I thought!  

TTFN 

Taylor x 

Hello!

A belated post, due to being away.

I just spent an amazing weekend in Blackpool at The Indie Pride Book Con! It was brilliant and I met some amazing people, readers and authors, including Eloise East and Alex J. Adams. It took so long to get up there from South London. The M6 was a constant stop/start with accidents, but seven hours later we made it. The journey home was quicker, thank goodness.

I’d never been to one before, so wanted to attend to scope it out and see how it all worked. I’m not very brave to just jump into these things, but I had such an amazing time, I’m definitely thinking of doing one in the future.

As I was away, I’ve not been able to update anything more on the website, but I’ll give it sometime hopefully this week. I’m still looking for pictures of the boys, Isaac, Layton, Marcus, and Kendal. Not quite found the right fits for these guys.

Since being back, I’ve tried to jump straight into writing again. Merry Farmer – another great author – is staying with me so we’ve been doing writing stints in the day to get each other motivated! It’s slowly picking up and currently I’m writing scenes with Julian and each one of Leo Star’s people. They’ve all got something to say about Joe’s return. I’m enjoying writing it, as it means we get a better, more in-depth look at his people. I plan to do some short stories with them once book 14 is completed, so these are just little meets to get to know them… and there may be a little surprise in there, but my lips are sealed! Hopefully when you read it, it will make you smile!

It’s a busy weekend ahead, as easter is upon us, and I’m having family over for some easter games and treats. The clocks go forward too, so that will mean longer days! I just need the warmer weather to catch up! The sun makes you feel so much better!

Thanks you to all those who’ve visited and left a message in the guestbook! I love hearing from you and I hope you continue to pop back. If you head over to the Freebies section in books, you’ll find a whatsapp chat between Julian and Spencer! Those two wind each other up something chronic! It always makes me smile. Julian usually knows what to say to pull him back in line though!

TTFN

Taylor x x

Hello! 

This post is a little late as it’s been a bit crazy. I’m off to Blackpool this weekend with my husband and my Author friend from across the seas, Merry Farmer, who is staying with us for a few weeks. It’s a long six to seven hour drive so that’ll be fun. 

It’s the LGBTQ+ Indi Pride Book Con 2024, and I’m excited as I’ve never been to one before! On this occasion, I’m not going as an author, just as a reader, but I’m hoping to meet all those authors I usually only get see on screen on Facebook. 

If you’re going, then pop by and see Merry Farmer, I probably won’t be far away… I may be at the sweetie stall, I hear they doing some pic n mix! My favourite lol 

You won’t miss me, I’ll have bright pink hair! Since Christmas, I’ve been dying my hair rather vibrant colours to cheer myself up, and to make my world a little brighter. I was red over Christmas and have since played about with some pink, but this will be bright! I’ll put up some photo’s once I’m back. 

So what do you think of the website? Anything you’d like to see? To know? Playing around with this and the characters from the book, really has helped me stay in their world. I’ve been in a huge panic and suffered lots of anxiety because the words just weren’t coming since losing my son. I pushed myself to write words and ended up deleting them because they weren’t right. 

It’s been highly frustrating, as the story is there in my head. I know how it goes, and I know what happens, and to not be able to put that into words, has been agonising…but, I’ve finally had a breakthrough. 

The story is coming together, words are being put down, and when I get up the next day and read them, I’m actually liking them and not trashing them. I’m not as far in as I wanted to be. I wanted to be near the finish by now, but I’m about two thirds through. Once the story is complete, it’s going to need a fair bit of editing, but I’ve had moments of wondering if I’d ever be able to write again, as the pain and grief of losing my son stole my air for a long while. So to be even thinking about the finish line, fills me with such relief and tearful joy. 

So, about the book. It’s going to be another big one, I’m afraid! But you know, at book 14, it’s a bit late to go small lol There’s a lot to put in this one too.  

It starts out with Joe trying to cement his place in his new world, but it’s not a world that lets people in easily, and that makes for some emotional scenes. There’s a lot of people who are involved too, especially when Joe finally gets home. The scene where Star sees him for the first time after two years is heart-breaking, and not sweet way.  

We are getting to see more of Leo and his people, and that is a rollercoaster of sweet and nasty, as he comes to terms with seeing his friend. Julian’s got his work cut out. He thought it would get easier once Joe was home? He might need to think again! 

There’ll definitely be an epilogue, where we’re see six months on because we need it, right? And that will definitely be followed up with other stories. 

Something else I’ve struggled with these past months is reading too. I haven’t been able to get into a book, so I decided to try an audio book to see if it helped me. At first I wasn’t sure, it was my first time listening to the story, and, this might sound strange, it took a bit of learning to get into the story and to be able to picture it like I do when I read. Anyway, it’s become a part of my daily walk, to the point I’m avoiding people because the stories at a good bit and I don’t want to talk! 

I’m currently listening to The Unbreakables: Volume 1 by Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliot. Narrated by Kenneth Obi. I’d like to listen to a British based story with an English narrator to see how it feels. Let me know if you know of a good audible story. 

It has peaked my interest in reading again so I may hunt for a book when I get back from Blackpool. 

Anyway, that’s me done for now. I’ll check in once I’m back from the book con! 

Take care and TTFN (Ta ta for now) 

Tj x 

Hi there! 

This is just a quick update of what’s happening right now. 

I’m working on the last Streetboys Series book. It’s really slow going because, as a lot of you know, I lost my son at the end of June last year. He was 28 years old and a diabetic type one – which means he was on insulin. He’d been really poorly for a while, but his death was unexpected, caused by a sepsis infection, and was pretty shocking. 

Since then my head and thought process has struggled to find its way. I was able to get Stellar Evolution – Hope out in November last year, but that’s because the story was pretty much written and just need some fine editing. This next book however is from scratch, although some scenes are already written, I’m struggling to get words down on the page and sometimes when I do, I’m not happy with them. 

Since the new year, things have improved a little, and the characters are starting to talk and make sense to me again. The words are coming but it’s slow, and I wouldn’t want to rush this last book, you’ve all waited so long for it, and I won’t put anything out that I’m not happy with. So there might be a delay but it’s coming, and Joe and Leo Star will have their ending! 

Anyway, I hope you like the new website! I managed to drag my son into helping me as I’m so technically challenged! I think he’s done an amazing job, and there’ll be ongoing improvements all the time, so pop back often. If you’re in our Facebook group – Leigh and Taylors kinksters café – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1506178892899619 

 – then I’ll let you know when anything new comes along. 

Please have a look around, there’s lots of extra’s here about the characters, and you get my unsolicited views on them, the places they frequent and other snippets. I’ve added some pictures in just for fun too and eventually – when my writing brain kicks in fully – I’ll be putting up shorts of interactions between characters, either in short stories or short messages between them. 

Before you go, drop by the guestbook page and leave a comment for me, even to just say hi. I love hearing from you, and I’d love to hear your views on the characters too, who’s your favourite, who you love to hate, and who’s your Sweetheart! 

Take care  

Love Tj x