I was born in Guyana, left there for the UK; worked and studied in London, before taking up residence in Sweden in autumn 1969. In the 70s, I tried my hand at writing fiction, mostly short stories, a four-act closet drama, a novella, and an unfinished novel. I spent two years nurturing the ambition to become an author of some repute. But the going was tough, with no financial security for the future. I shelved the idea of earning a living through writing and got a job as a hospital porter. Later, I got a BA (Eng. & Edu.). After a summer job at a psychiatric hospital, I decided to do a 4-term course for mental-health carers, Following that I completed the first of two stages of psychotherapy education and several short courses in cognitive therapy. After retirement, I did part-time mental health counselling work for several years. In February 2016, my debut book appeared: Strangers In Another Country, a collection of two short stories and two novellas, available in ebook and paperback. On 9th Dec. 2016, I published a novella, The Eternal Struggle: An Amorous Story. In March 2017, Two Girls in a Café, a short story appeared. Making Sense Of Past Time - a Novel available in paperback, and ebook format. Tell Me Who My Enemy Is - a four-act closet drama published this summer (2018). The Ballad of Calle and Maja - a short story published Nov 2018. Getting it Right, if Ever – Romance Novella was published 22nd Aug -19 Four Bittersweet Romances & A Four-Act Closet Drama was published 3rd Nov 2019. In 2020, I published a short story, Darker Than Blue --This Mortal Coil. MY BOOKS ARE UPDATED (Dec 2020). I have a Twitter account @lgt41 and a blog page: lgt41blog.wordpress.com. I’m a hobby photographer, and you can view several of my images at https://www.foap.com/community/profiles/lgt41 I sincerely hope you find my stories enjoyable, and a review of my books would be much appreciated. Lawrence G. Taylor
Updated: 29.4.24
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Blurb Darker Than Blue: This Mortal Coil - A Dystopian Tale
In 2030, within the fictional nation of Atlantis Island, we encounter Boy Blue, a 45-year-old grappling with a tumultuous life. Dark-skinned and imposing, his history is marked by personal loss and youthful indiscretions.
Atlantis Island is a land where people come in various colours, but Boy Blue's journey is especially turbulent. He resides in a psychiatric asylum, plagued by seasonal depression and nocturnal hallucinations.
Upon his release, he faces a ten-year sentence for a crime that never occurred. Unaware of its true nature, he enrols in Dr Google's vaccine program to escape this fate.
As Boy Blue places his trust in Dr. Google, his future becomes uncertain, swinging like a pendulum. Will he evade a decade behind bars?
Amidst his struggles, presidential elections loom, threatening democracy. Incumbent DeeDee seeks autocratic power, supported by trolls and non-pink citizens. The contest pits two pink candidates against each other, with democracy hanging in the balance.
Darker Than Blue: This Mortal Coil is a dystopian narrative that explores societal divisions, trust, and the quest for justice. Lawrence G. Taylor invites readers to ponder the future of democracy in a world where shadowy powers lurk.
Review:
"I enjoyed reading Darker than Blue, and I was taken aback by how clever and well-written it was! I can't wait until it's published, I'll definitely be buying it, and I'd be more than happy to help you advertise and promote it once it's all done!"
–– Chelsea Terry, the copywriter who did an excellent job editing the story and to whom I offer my sincere gratitude.
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4 Stars
Reviewed By Natalie Soine for Readers' Favorite
... Darker Than Blue by Lawrence G. Taylor is well-written and transports the reader through an imaginary world that gives us food for thought. The story highlights how most of us have been victims of discrimination, which impacts our lives and stays with us forever. Through many exciting characters, Darker Than Blue explores various forms of discrimination and how some benefit at the expense of others. The scenes and characters are vividly described and easy to understand, keeping the reader's attention from start to finish. We dream of a future free of discrimination; however, we are the only ones who can make that dream a reality. As highlighted in Darker Than Blue, we must work together if we want positive change in our beliefs and values.
Título : Darker than Blue -- This Mortal Coil
EAN : 9781393302728
Editorial : Lawrence G. Taylor
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