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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Paxton Art Show
The Paxton Art Centre and Café is well known to art lovers and others living in and around the Crystal Palace district of South East London. Just 15 minutes from Central London by Overground train and various bus routes. The Centre stages frequent art shows, classes and other events.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
Dear Tracey
Dear Tracey, We have never met. I just wanted to write you this letter of thanks. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your life's struggle. Though the road may have been rough at times, it brought you to where you are now. Art is so often a product of pain.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Humans
Crept
I sat bolt upright, as the thing floated there before my eyes. “What is it?” “Ah… ah…” I could not form the words. I could feel my blood run cold, hairs erect, breath taking rapid short gasps. The question was repeated. “It’s a spider!” I eventually blurted out, as I tried to push myself back against the pillow behind me. The spider, unconcerned, began to tiptoe up the bedspread.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Fiction
Order of the British Emp*!*
News has emerged about a possible change of name for appointments made under the Order of the British Empire honours system. OBEs are awarded by the King on the advice of certain important persons, such as the Prime Minister, and managed by various awards committees.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Writers
Art inspired winners. Top Story - November 2024.
This challenge was set to demonstrate how art can move us, inspire us, and help us to come up with the ideas we all need to help us with our creative writing work. If nothing else, I hope that this exercise demonstrates how we can all be inspired by art. If you ever find yourself short of an idea for a story, why not try looking at a painting, a sculpture, a photograph, or even visiting an art gallery? Choose a picture, any picture and just look at it for a few minutes, allow yourself to be absorbed by what you can see. Imagine what the artist was feeling when they created the work and imagine yourself as a part of the picture. I can pretty much guarantee that, after just those few minutes, you will have some new ideas to write about.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Writers
Catalogue
These works, by Ray Taylor, (Raymond G. Taylor) are from the Paxton Centre November 2024 Art show. They are all digital artworks from his portfolio, and most are available to purchase from the show. If you are unable to attend and are interested in buying any of these works, please contact the author or the Paxton Centre for details. As digital artworks, they were printed, mounted and framed for the purposes of the Paxton exhibition. They are also available as unmounted prints and can be provided in electronic format on request.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Art
Marshlands of Avalon
The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. Just as it did every day since the dawn of time. Twice a day, as one might expect of the tidal marshes of Avalon. Only this day, the tidal rise did not cease. It was as if the influence that set the direction of flow of the great stinking waters had disappeared with the queen.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Fiction
Doorway to wherever
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Playing in the garden as we did, it was a constant temptation. Miles started poking around with the padlock and I pulled a safety pin from my pocket, then waggled it around inside the lock until it clicked. Miles pulled the padlock away from the clasp and opened the door enough to squeeze through.
By Raymond G. Taylorabout a year ago in Horror
