Tag Archives: books

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Tim C. Taylor

Happy New Year! I hope 2015 brings success and satisfaction for everyone reading this. In the closing hours of 2014, I also want to thank everyone’s support in making, reading, commenting on and, yes, buying the first of my Human … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bestseller, books, cheap eBook, cheap Kindle, military science fiction, science fiction, space, space marine | 4 Comments

Tips for self-publishers: Table of Contents in Word

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Tim C. Taylor

For anthologies and most non-fiction, a table of contents (TOC) is essential for readers to find their way around your paperback book. It’s also a way of showing off the contents of your book for potential browsers, and that includes … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Tips | Tagged book layout, books, Createspace, cross-references, formatting, publishing, self-publishing, table of contents, Word | 2 Comments

My artwork and Andy Bigwood’s

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tim C. Taylor

I’ve been interviewed by author Cheryl Shireman for her site. I mention, amongst other things, the story behind Andy Bigwood’s artwork for Last Man Through the Gate (which is now used in the banner for my blog). Andy’s currently working … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged author, books, Cheryl Shireman, cover art, ebooks, self-publishing | Leave a comment

On the Importance of Making Things

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Tim C. Taylor

I’ve been doing some thinking recently about where my life’s headed. It’s given me a bit of a slaps-palm-on-forehead moment, which I’ve decided to share with you. Three things got me thinking: Our friends rented us a beautiful holiday cottage … Continue reading →