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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
2 days ago2 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 20, 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


How to Write Lovable Characters Who Makes Bad Decisions
Kayjah Taylor's Tips on How to Write Lovable Characters Who Make Bad Decisions
Kayjah Taylor
Aug 16, 20252 min read


Can't Go Back (Book 3 of 3) by Debra Webb
Kayjah Taylor's Book Review for Can't Go Back (Book 3 of 3) by Debra Webb
Kayjah Taylor
Aug 9, 20251 min read


How to Combine Your Drafts into One Cohesive Story
Kayjah Taylor's Blog About How to Combine Your Drafts into One Cohesive Story
Kayjah Taylor
Aug 2, 20252 min read


Us Deadly Few (Book 2 of 3) by Alexis Patton
Kayjah Taylor's Book Review on Us Deadly Few (Book 2 of 3) by Alexis Patton
Kayjah Taylor
Jul 26, 20251 min read


Getting a Message Through to Readers (Without Preaching)
Getting a Message Through to Readers (Without Preaching)
Kayjah Taylor
Jul 19, 20252 min read


The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow
Kayjah Taylor's review of The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix E. Harrow
Kayjah Taylor
Jul 12, 20251 min read


Why I Fell in Love With Editing
Why I Fell in Love With Editing
Kayjah Taylor
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Gone Too Far (Book 2 of 3) by Debra Webb
Kayjah Taylor's review of Gone Too Far (Book 2 of 3) by Debra Webb
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 28, 20251 min read


How Writing Helps Me Process 'Big Emotions'
Kayjah discusses how writing helps with emotional processing.
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Us Dark Few (Book 1 of 2) by Alexis Patton
Kayjah Taylor's review of Us Dark Few (Book 1 of 2) by Alexis Patton
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 14, 20252 min read


Brain Dump: What I've Been Up To
Kayjah Taylor's brain dump, and what she's been up to
Kayjah Taylor
Jun 7, 20255 min read


Trust No One (Book 1 of 3) by Debra Webb
Kayjah Taylor's review of Trust No One (Book 1 of 3) by Debra Webb
Kayjah Taylor
May 31, 20251 min read


What to Do When You Fall Out of Love With Your Story
Kayjah Taylor's tips on what to do when you fall out of love with your story.
Kayjah Taylor
May 24, 20252 min read


The Killing Plains by Sherry Rankin
Kayjah Taylor's Review of The Killing Plains by Sherry Rankin
Kayjah Taylor
May 17, 20251 min read


How to use Dreams, Visions, and Hallucinations in Writing
Kayjah Taylor's tips on how to use dreams, visions, and hallucinations in writing.
Kayjah Taylor
May 10, 20252 min read


Lost Gods by Brom
Kayjah Taylor's book review of Lost Gods by Brom
Kayjah Taylor
May 3, 20251 min read


How to Write Morally Gray Characters
How to Write Morally Gray Characters by Kayjah Taylor
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 26, 20252 min read


Veins of Magic (Book 2 of 6) by Emma Hamm
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Veins of Magic (Book 2 of 6) by Emma Hamm
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 19, 20252 min read


How to Write Meaningful Character Growth
Kayjah Taylor's Tips on How to Write Meaningful Character Growth
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 12, 20253 min read


Heart of the Fae (Book 1 of 6) by Emma Hamm
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Heart of the Fae (Book 1 of 6) by Emma Hamm
Kayjah Taylor
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Balancing Action and Emotion in Writing
Kayjah Taylor's tips on balancing action and emotion in writing.
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 29, 20253 min read


Wolf Gone Wild (Book 1 of 6) by Juliette Cross
Kayjah Taylor's Review of Wolf Gone Wild (Book 1 of 6) by Juliette Cross
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 22, 20251 min read


Villain vs. Antagonist: Understanding Their Key Differences
Understanding Their Key Differences Between Villains and Antagonists
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 15, 20252 min read


Behind You by Mike Omer
Kayjah Taylor's review of Behind You by Mike Omer
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 8, 20251 min read


Writing: How to Avoid a Rushed Ending
So you're nearing the end of your story. Your characters have developed, the world-building is done, and the stakes are high. There is...
Kayjah Taylor
Mar 1, 20252 min read
Beneath Devil's Bridge by Loreth Anne White
Kayjah Taylor's review of Beneath Devil's Bridge by Loreth Anne White
Kayjah Taylor
Feb 22, 20251 min read


How to Incorporate Symbolism in Your Writing
How to Incorporate Symbolism in Your Writing
Kayjah Taylor
Feb 15, 20252 min read
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