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I have lived in the West Country in England all my life. I began singing with bands in 1963 and spent the next decade travelling around the country as well as holding down a job. I am now semi retired and live with Lynne, my wife of over 40 years. We have 3 grown up children in their thirties and four grandchildren.
I started writing a book of memories about my musical life in 2006 and it was published in 2011. Buoyed by the success of that book, I started writing faction in 2012. 'The Final Straw' and 'Unfinished Business' brought me to the new series. 'The Phoenix' is a long term project, God willing!
Take a look at 'The Olympus Project'; I hope you like it!
Reviewed by Tina Stanciu for Readers' Favorite
A Sting In The Tale by author Ted Tayler is a collection of short stories that introduce the reader to a world that has a little something for everyone: love, ghost stories, revenge tales, books and libraries, and a touch of humor that perfectly binds them all together. The first story, which was also my favorite, is about a bookstore owner who finds a little sparkle of joy and excitement in his monotonous life in the shape of a beautiful and interesting young lady. But as the cleverly chosen title says, there is a sting in every tale, and we, the readers, are dared to find it, which makes the reading experience even more entertaining and makes you want to read them all at once.
Short stories have a harder role to play than novels. They need to get the reader to love the characters and be hooked by the plot line sooner than in the case of novels, and also, we need to be able to move from one character to another without losing the feeling of excitement that we expect to have. A Sting In The Tale is a superbly written collection of short stories; the author’s style is truthful, fresh, and the touch of humor adds the finishing touches to an already beautiful reading experience. Ted Tayler’s stories made me feel like I was part of the action; the plot twists made me want more, and the vivid descriptions put the scenes in my mind as if I was watching a movie. I saw the library; I saw the park; and I felt the emotions that the characters felt as their stories were revealed before my eyes.
