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Killman Creek (Book 2 of 7) by Rachel Caine & Carry Ryan
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Killman Creek by Rachel Caine & Carry Ryan
Kayjah Taylor
9 hours ago1 min read


Stillhouse Lake (Book 1 of 7) by Rachel Caine & Carry Ryan
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine & Carry Ryan
Kayjah Taylor
Jul 251 min read


Micro-Poetry: Impact with Fewer Words
Kayjah Taylor's Blog about Micro Poetry and its Impact Through Fewer Words
Kayjah Taylor
Jul 181 min read


Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Kayjah Taylor
Jul 111 min read




Otherworldly by Dwain Worrell
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Otherworldly by Dwain Worrell
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 271 min read


Writing Endings That Feel Bittersweet and Meaningful
Kayjah Taylor's Tips on Writing Endings That Feel Bittersweet and Meaningful
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 202 min read


What Moves the Dead (Book 1 of 3) by T. Kingfisher
Kayjah Taylor's Review of What Moves the Dead (Book 1 of 3) by T. Kingfisher
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 132 min read


Writing with Imagery First: A Writing Exercise
Kayjah Taylor's Writing with Imagery First: A Writing Exercise
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 62 min read


The Raven Spell (Book 1 of 2) by Luanne G. Smith
Kayjah Taylor's Review of The Raven Spell by Luanne G. Smith
Kayjah Taylor
May 301 min read


Creating Monsters That Reflect Human Fears and Desires
Kayjah Taylor's Tips for Creating Monsters That Reflect Human Fears and Desires
Kayjah Taylor
May 232 min read


The Legend of Syn (Book 1 of 3) by Katie Gaskin
Kayjah Taylor's Review of The Legend of Syn by Katie Gaskin
Kayjah Taylor
May 161 min read


Tips for Naming Characters and Places in Your Story
Kayjah Taylor's Tips for Naming Characters and Places in Your Story
Kayjah Taylor
May 92 min read


Thrum by Meg Smitherman
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Thrum by Meg Smitherman
Kayjah Taylor
May 21 min read


Brain Dump 2026: April
Kayjah Taylor's brain dump for April 2026 including: hobbies, writing projects, etc.
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 255 min read


The Extra (Book 1 of 3) by Annie Neugebauer
Kayjah Taylor's Review of The Extra (Book 1 of 3) by Annie Neugebauer
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 181 min read


The Difference Between Inspiration and Discipline in Writing
Kayjah Taylor's Take on The Difference Between Inspiration and Discipline in Writing
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 112 min read


Lightguard (Book 1 of 2) by Hayley Turner
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Lightguard (Book 1 of 2) by Hayley Turner
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 42 min read


Silence, Boredom, and Stillness in Creativity
Kayjah Taylor's Post About Silence, Boredom, and Stillness in Creativity
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 282 min read


Brews in Bloom by Lauren Sanatra
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Brews in Bloom by Lauren Sanatra
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 212 min read


What Happens When You Stop Trying to Sound Like a “Real Writer”
Kayjah Taylor's Take on What Happens When You Stop Trying to Sound Like a “Real Writer”
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 142 min read


Cruel Deception (Book 6 of 6) by Kat Bammer
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Cruel Deception (Book 6 of 6) by Kat Bammer
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 71 min read


The Emotional Cost of Caring Deeply About Your Work
The Emotional Cost of Caring Deeply About Your Work by Kayjah Taylor
Kayjah Taylor
Feb 282 min read


Bound to the Broken Crown (Book 1 of ?) by Astoria Hope
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Bound to the Broken Crown (Book 1 of ?) by Astoria Hope
Kayjah Taylor
Feb 212 min read


Writing Without a Plan: Chaos as a Method
Kayjah Taylor's Tips on Writing Without a Plan: Chaos as a Method
Kayjah Taylor
Feb 142 min read


The Revenant Series (Books 1 & 2) by Brittany Tucker
Kayjah Taylor's Review of The Revenant Series (Books 1 & 2) by Brittany Tucker
Kayjah Taylor
Feb 72 min read


Writing Tips for When You're Stuck
Kayjah Taylor's Writing Tips for When You're Stuck
Kayjah Taylor
Jan 312 min read


Bottle Shock (Book 3 of 3) by Michelle Naomi
Kayjah Taylor's review of Bottle Shock (Book 3 of 3) by Michelle Naomi
Kayjah Taylor
Jan 242 min read


A Look at My Reading Stats for 2025
Kayjah Taylor's Reading Stats for 2025
Kayjah Taylor
Jan 171 min read


Oh no! There's an Ifrit in my Cosmic Cafe by Ember Holt
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Oh no! There's an Ifrit in my Cosmic Cafe by Ember Holt
Kayjah Taylor
Jan 101 min read


Goals for the New Year: Entering 2026
Kayjah Taylor's Goals for the New Year (2026)
Kayjah Taylor
Jan 33 min read


Foxes & Poisons (Book 1 of 2) by Adina Chiles
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Foxes & Poisons (Book 1 of 2) by Adina Chiles
Kayjah Taylor
Dec 27, 20251 min read


What Writing Taught Me About Letting Go of Perfection
What Writing Taught Me About Letting Go of Perfection
Kayjah Taylor
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Bound by Hearts & Wings (Book 2 of 2) by Lauren Sanatra
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Bound by Hearts & Wings by Lauren Sanatra
Kayjah Taylor
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Abandoned Drafts: Why You Should Keep Them
Kayjah Taylor's blog Abandoned Drafts: Why You Should Keep Them
Kayjah Taylor
Dec 6, 20252 min read


Fly Back to Me by Drea Scott
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Fly Back to Me by Drea Scott
Kayjah Taylor
Nov 29, 20252 min read


Tips on Writing Non-Human Characters
Kayjah Taylor's Tips on Writing Non-Human Characters
Kayjah Taylor
Nov 22, 20253 min read


In the Dark (Book 1 of ?) by C.J. Blaire
Kayjah Taylor's Review of In the Dark by C.J. Blaire
Kayjah Taylor
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Brain Dump Update: Hobbies, Writing, Etc.
Today we have a more laid back blog post, where I’ll blab and you can learn more about what I’ve been up to these past four months.
Kayjah Taylor
Nov 8, 20256 min read


A Darkness so Sweet (Book 1 of 2) by Emma Hamm
Kayjah Taylor's review of A Darkness so Sweet (Book 1 of 2) by Emma Hamm
Kayjah Taylor
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Making Your Story Hurt (in a Good Way)
As writers, part of our goal is to make our readers feel something. We want laughter, tears, held breath, and ache.
Kayjah Taylor
Oct 25, 20253 min read


The Forest of Lost Souls by Dean Koontz
Kayjah Taylor's review of The Forest of Lost Souls by Dean Koontz
Kayjah Taylor
Oct 18, 20251 min read


Geography in Writing: How it Shapes Your Story
How can you intentionally incorporate geography into your story to further your plot and challenge your characters?
Kayjah Taylor
Oct 11, 20252 min read


The Montegard Murder by Paul Copenhagen
Kayjah Taylor's review of The Montegard Murder by Paul Copenhagen
Kayjah Taylor
Oct 4, 20251 min read


Why I Love Writing Different Genres
I am particularly fond of poetry and fantasy, with two poetry collections and one fantasy novel out at the moment. One allows me to transport myself to a different world, while the other allows me to explore the world around me. They are both incredible genres, and here's why I love writing both.
Kayjah Taylor
Sep 27, 20252 min read


The Night Prince (Book 2 of 3) by Laura Palphreyman
Kayjah Taylor's review of The Night Prince (Book 2 of 3) by Laura Palphreyman
Kayjah Taylor
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Writing About Found Family: Tips and Tricks
Kayjah Taylor's Article on Writing About Found Family: Tips and Tricks
Kayjah Taylor
Sep 13, 20252 min read


Grimm Curiosities by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Kayjah Taylor’s Book Review of Grimm Curiosities by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Kayjah Taylor
Sep 6, 20251 min read


How to Write About Hope (Without Being Cheesy)
Kayjah Taylor's Tips on How to Write About Hope (Without Being Cheesy)
Kayjah Taylor
Aug 30, 20252 min read


Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Kayjah Taylor’s Review of Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Kayjah Taylor
Aug 23, 20251 min read
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