Funny, I always thought when I was younger, the ideal retirement would have me living in a swank condo, with the ocean on one side and a golf course on the other. Julie and I would travel to Europe, Canada, maybe even Indianapolis. Having retired as a Human Resources professional—not wealthy but not exactly poor,… Continue reading Richard’s Reflections on the Writing Life of a Retired Professional: A 2026 Sampler
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Friends Celebrate Richard Allen Taylor’s Newest Poetry Collection
While there is nothing like the feel of your freshly printed first book in your hands, the fourth one feels pretty good, too—especially when your books are only coming at the rate of one every six years. Combine the tactile sensation of “new book in hands” with “first official reading before a live audience” and… Continue reading Friends Celebrate Richard Allen Taylor’s Newest Poetry Collection
Goodreads Review by Alarie Tennille
Goodreads: Letters to Karen Carpenter and Other Poems, Review by Alarie Tennille ... If you’re a poetry lover, I’m sure you’ve shared my experience of finding ONE poem in a journal or anthology and liking it so much that you began tracking down the author. That’s how I discovered Richard Allen Taylor. The poem was… Continue reading Goodreads Review by Alarie Tennille
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