AUTHOR
”Jo Taylor’s Margaret of Thibodaux is a masterclass in quality fiction writing. At once humorous and deeply touching, elegantly plotted and rich in its construction of the characters, Taylor’s novel is a stunning read by an author at the top of her craft.“
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—Stephen Dudas, PhD in Literature, Reedsy Discovery
Self-focused and emotional 14-year-old Margaret can't imagine her deceased mama being erased from their home for good―or how her daddy could replace her with another woman. It will take coming to terms with her own humility and accountability as surprising truths come to light, and as unexpected events show her that life, and what she holds dear, can change in an instant.
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Hello! I’m Jo!
I’m an obstreperous, retired ER Nurse who is likely an obstreperous writer too. I grew up with three stepmothers (not at the same time), and am a pragmatic psychic/medium, fascinated by everything woo.
I've lived on a boat and traced my genealogy back to the year 310 (maybe, probably, you know how genealogy is). I've been married for thirty-three years, and all my hero characters are based on my husband, a hero in real life.
My first book, Postcards: Collected Poems and Short Stories came out in July 2024. Margaret of Thibodaux is my first novel.
IN THE PRESS
" “. . . an intelligent and emotionally gratifying novel. . . . Author Jo Taylor has written a wonderful book with broad appeal.”
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—BOOK REVIEW DIRECTORY
"The plot is so artfully conceived that it calls into comparison some of the great coming-of-age novels of the twentieth century."
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—STEPHEN DUDAS,
Phd in Literature,
REEDSY DISCOVERY
". . . its blend of Southern Gothic elements and evocative prose makes for a haunting yet deeply human coming-of-age story."
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—BOOKLIFE
MARGARET OF THIBODAUX
POSTCARDS
" . . . one of those rare collections that will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers from pretty much any background. I recommend you not miss out on this one!"
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—PIKASHU DEKA
READERS' FAVORITE
"A literary collage of thoughts and memories that will have readers thinking more deeply about their own postcard moments. . . . . a book that needs to be savored over time."
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EMILY-JANE HILLS ORFORD
READERS' FAVORITE
"Appreciating the beautiful things around us we take for granted is one theme that runs through the entire anthology . . . which showcases a lovely harmony between poetry and prose."
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ESSIEN ASIAN
READERS' FAVORITE
" . . . a must-read for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant literary experience."
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DOREEN CHOMBU
READERS' FAVORITE
"Equally adept at free verse, rhyming, and metered poetic forms, as well as the short story, Taylor moves seamlessly from one to the next in adroit and often surprising ways."
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GOLDER HAZELTON
READERS' FAVORITE
"an author at the top of her craft . . . . who imbues each piece of writing with precise use of technique and powerfully emotional narratives."
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STEPHEN DUDAS
REEDSY DISCOVERY
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