Autor/-in: Jo Taylor

Jo Taylor is a retired ER nurse who grew up with three stepmothers (not at the same time), has lived on a boat in Santa Barbara Harbor with her husband and her dog, and can trace her genealogy to the year 310. A writer at heart all her life, Jo dove into the endeavors of poetry and short story writing to develop craft and style. Her first story won Honorable Mention for Glimmer Train in 2009, and a handful of pieces have since been published in literary magazines. Her first book, Postcards: A Collection of Poems and Short Stories, came out in July 2024. Margaret of Thibodaux is her first novel. Jo has been married for years and has one grown son. She is also a psychic medium, mostly in retirement from performing readings, but retains the gift nonetheless. She currently lives in Daphne, Alabama. Follow Jo's Substack, Characteristically Speaking, at https://jotaylorauthor. substack. com, or connect with her online at: jotaylorauthor. com and x. com/jotaylorauthor.