Blog - Art Taylor

October!

Art Taylor / September 27, 2026

I’m filling out my October calendar—a design much more boring than the image here—and realizing that there are a lot

Art Taylor / September 27, 2026

The Northern California Chapter of Sisters in Crime is hosting me for a talk on crafting short story beginnings—Saturday, October

Art Taylor / September 25, 2026

Today’s short story roundtable at Writers Who Kill, hosted by the great Paula Benson, is such a delight—entertaining and enlightening!

Art Taylor / September 22, 2026

Mystery in the Midlands is coming up on Saturday, October 10—this year with a focus on short stories and a

Art Taylor / September 22, 2026

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / September 16, 2026

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / September 8, 2026

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / September 1, 2026

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / August 29, 2026

What a joy to host the cover reveal for Hooked on Urban Legends—and Murder! The latest anthology from editors Donna

Art Taylor / August 24, 2026

The Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime is hosting a short story panel with a killer group of writers, and

Art Taylor / August 18, 2026

In April 2015, B.K. Stevens debuted the blog series “The First Two Pages,” hosting craft essays by short story writers

Art Taylor / August 4, 2026

Earlier this year, I led a discussion for The Center for Fiction about Joyce Carol Oates’ story “Where Are You