Award winning author, Vicki M. Taylor writes dramatic fiction with strong, unforgettable women characters.
Vicki M. Taylor attacks the hard issues and brings them to the forefront with a deftness that outshines most other authors. Her ability to sink her teeth into these headline issues and pull the reader into the story makes her one of the best authors of this new century.
No issue is too controversial for Vicki. Murder, teenage suicide, domestic violence and more, you'll find Vicki M. Taylor's stories not only give you the harsh realities of the character's life but she wraps you up in their private emotional lives as well - daring you to not care, not feel, not read.
Active with various author and writing organizations like FWA and more, Vicki's a member of the National Association of Women Writers, Romance Writers of America, and Short Fiction Mystery Society. She's the past President and a founding member of the Florida Writers Association Inc. and the 2008 President of Wizards of Words, a national writers organization.
28 April 2008
I whisk off to Phoenix, Arizona in October the 10th through the 12th for a Wizards of Words conference. As the President of the organization, I'll be handing out awards, making speeches, and generally schmoozing with the crowd.
15 October 2007
I finished a week long online writers' conference. The Muse 2007 Online Writers' Conference. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to polish up their writing craft skills or learn more about the business of writing, promotion, and genre writing. Registration is open for the 2008 conference. As always, the conference is FREE. Click the banner below to learn more.
26 September 2007
I was one of eight winners of the Bird Talk Parrot Romance Novel Giveaway on BirdChannel.com. I'll receive a romance novel with a parrot as one of the characters. I can't wait to see which novel I get. I'll let you know when I receive it.
18 September 2007
I spent my weekend at a writers' conference in Tampa, FL. I got to meet some really great people and I connected with friends that I haven't seen in a while. Much to my surprise, I'd been nominated for the office of President of the writers' organization, Wizards of Words. At the conference luncheon, the CEO announced that I'd won the election. I couldn't believe that I'd won. I hope to help this new writers' organization grow and help it to give back to the writing community.
26 August 2007
I've been inducted into the Baby Boomer Diva Web of Fame. Each member is handpicked by the founder, Bevery Mahone. It's a great honor to be included in the company of so many successful women of the boomer generation. I"m proud to be a 
2 July 2007
Big News!! I won 1st place in the Romantic Suspense category with my unpublished novel, Out for Justice, in the 2007 Golden Acorn Excellence in Writing contest. Click here for the list of winners.
28 June 2007
Today I'm at Pamela S. Kinney's blog on the last few days of my June Virtual Book Tour. Instead of the usual interview, I wrote a short story, titled Just the Way You Like It. Go over and read it when you get a chance. I hope you like it.
Also, I've a short story in the Summer 2007 Issue of Mysterical-E. Soul Catcher.
30 May 2007
Imagine my surprise when I checked my e-mail this morning and found a great review for Trust in the Wind. Cheryl, from the blog, The Adventures of a Wife, Mother, and Writer wrote this "Taylor weaves a group of unforgettable characters and real life issues into a story you won't be able to put down. As you watch Joanne and Roy's relationship unfold, you'll laugh with them, cry with them, and cheer when true love conquers all." You can read the rest of the review here.
17 May 2007
Pump Up Your Book Promotion is organizing my Virtual Book Tour. You can view my Tour Page there.
15 May 2007
Just wanted to share with all of you that I'm a finalist in the Romantic Suspense category of the 2007 Golden Acorn Excellence in Writing Award for the Charter Oak Romance Writers RWA Chapter. I have a few days to update my entry with help from the judges' comments and then have to send it in. It will be sent to an editor of Silhouette for final judging.
This is the first time I've "finaled" in an RWA contest. I've been bouncing off the walls with excitement. Needless to say, not much of anything else is getting accomplished.
Also, I'm setting up a June Virtual Book Tour. Anyone interested in having me answer a few questions for you or adding a few words to your blog, you can contact me and I'll get you in touch with my schedule coordinator. She'll put you on the list. Casual and Fun is the goal for June.
9 May 2007
Wrapping up with part two of Robin Svedi's Secrets of Successful Authors article.
21 April 2007
Meet me in The Writers Chatroom Sunday night April 22, 2007 at 7:00 pm EST for a two hour chat. I'll be giving away a copy of Not Without Anna and a copy of Forever Until We Meet to two lucky chatters at the midpoint of the chat. You must be present to win.
Click on "Enter Chatroom". It may take a moment to load. Type in the name you wish to be known by, and click Login. No password needed. Hope to see you there!
5 April 2007
Robin Svedi wrote part one in a multiseries article, Secrets of Successful Authors, featuring me as her first author.
30 March 2007
Wow, two updates in two days. What luck! I updated the Short Fiction page with links for two more of my mystery short stories: Mother's Helper and Lightning Response. Now you can read them here, online. Lucky readers, I've added the rest of the story to the excerpt of Don't Ask; Don't Tell. Now you can read the complete version.
29 March 2007
Book of the Moment reviewed Not Without Anna and Trust in the Wind. Check out the blog for Book of the Moment and see the great reviews these books received.
16 March 2007
I've updated my About the Author section. I added a little more history about me and included a new interview from 18Q. Click on the About the Author link to the right and check it out.
2 March 2007
It's that time of the year when everyone goes crazy for March Madness. Why don't you check out my novella, March Madness, and join in on the fun and help solve a mystery at the same time. You can find March Madness under the Books link, or go directly here to order from the publisher. Read an excerpt or check out the reviews.
March Madness Blurb: It's the college basketball finals and someone's killing the girls in the Bellair Landing apartment complex and leaving unusual calling cards -- a mascot doll from the losing team.
Laurel goes undercover to break the case but she finds more suspects than she can count and not enough clues. With an overprotective captain breathing down her neck and looking for any excuse to pull her from the case, Laurel doesn't have time for a relationship. Just her luck, she ends up with not one, not two, but several suitors. Which one is the killer?
8 February 2007
I met up with Carol Ann Erhardt on the Internet and she asked if she could interview me. The results are in at Carol Ann's Blog. Come see for yourself and learn some neat new things about me.
16 January 2007
I'm making all kinds of leaps and bounds into the new technology that exists out there in the big world. I've created a MySpace page.
9 January 2007
I've decided to leap into the new year by embracing new technology. First on the list. A book trailer. I added the Not Without Anna book trailer to my blog. I've also added a book trailer for Trust in the Wind. Click here to see more.
3 January 2007
Happy New Year to all my fans and friends. Tampa Book Buzz and Lisa Ciurro started my year off with a great review for Trust in the Wind. Check it out here.
14 December 2006
Trust in the Wind garners a new review. This one is from Georgia Richardson. Read what Queen JawJaw has to say about my new book here.
20 October 2006
Happy Birthday to me! Well, it's not my birthday yet. But, in celebration of my 45th birthday, I'm giving away a pair of paperback book earrings to one lucky reader. They're gorgeous and made by Tibetan artisans. The contest is easy. Just send me an e-mail to vicki@vickimtaylor.com with the subject line "Earrings" and include your name, address, and e-mail address. I'll have the drawing on November 16, 2006, my actual birthday. Good luck!
10 August 2006
Trust in the Wind peaked at #7 on the Fictionwise Best Selling List.
13 July 2006
Autographed Bookplates available now for your copies of Vicki's books. Send an e-mail to Vicki and she'll return Self Addressed Stamped Envelope information to get your free autographed bookplate.
