2023 Author Expo Author

Award-winning author Pamela Taylor brings her love of history to the art of storytelling. An avid reader of historical fact and fiction throughout her life, she finds the past offers rich sources for character, ambiance, and plot that allow readers to escape into a world totally unlike their daily lives. A history major in college, with minors in French and Spanish, she is also a classically trained musician and believes this has given her a special feel for the rhythm, dynamics, and phrasing of the written word. In addition to creating her own stories, Pamela is active in multiple writing communities. She is a member of the DFW Writers Workshop and the Historical Novel Society and served four years on the Judges Panel for the Ink & Insights Writing Contest. From 2018 to 2021, she was part of the team at DIY MFA, writing the Historical Fiction column, “Past Perfect.” She is also a freelance editor and a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association.
She shares her home with two Corgis who frequently remind her that a dog walk is the best inspiration for that next chapter.

The Second Son Chronicles were chosen as a Finalist for Fiction Series in the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. In addition, various volumes have been chosen as Finalists or Second Place Winners in the Historical Fiction category in the Eric Hoffer Book Award, the American Fiction Awards, and the Pencraft Awards.

Kirkus Reviews called "Second Son" "A fine-grained and emotionally satisfying medieval adventure" while Authors Reading says "Reading Taylor is like slowing down to absorb history through entangled plots, culture of the period, and significant protagonists rather than dry textbooks." Pacific Book Review says, "A healthy blend of drama, politics, history and action make the story engaging on every level, and the protagonist’s journey makes for brilliant storytelling and character progression." And from Sublime Book Review, "Both the author’s impeccable writing skill and outstanding research make you feel a part of the story."