Books with author Steve Taylor

The stories in “I Thought He Would Be In Jail” are the true life adventures of a mischievous hyperactive boy who became a prank-playing jet age pilot instead. Growing up inthe 1940s and ‘50s, Steve Taylor created trouble everywhere he went. He skipped school for weeks at a time but never took a day off from walking on the edge.Some tales tug at your heart, some make you laugh, and some will show the upside of benign neglect. All will entertain you with the magic of mid-20th century small town life in the South Carolina Lowcountry

The stories in I Thought He Would Be in Jail are the true-life adventures of a mischievous hyperactive boy who became a prank-playing jet-age pilot instead. Growing up in the 1940s and '50s, Steve Taylor created trouble everywhere he went. He skipped school for weeks at a time but never took a day off from walking on the edge. Some tales tug at your heart, some make you laugh, and some will show the upside of benign neglect. All will entertain you with the magic of mid-20th century small town life in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

The stories in “I Thought He Would Be In Jail” are the true life adventures of a mischievous hyperactive boy who became a prank-playing jet age pilot instead. Growing up in the 1940s and ‘50s, Steve Taylor created trouble everywhere he went. He skipped school for weeks at a time but never took a day off from walking on the edge. Some tales tug at your heart, some make you laugh, and some will show the upside of benign neglect. All will entertain you with the magic of mid-20th century small town life in the South Carolina Lowcountry

When an elf stows away on Santa's sleigh, he is accidentally left behind at someone's house. But was it an accident? Maybe Santa is so clever, he found a way to turn the littlest elf into the biggest helper ever! The hearts of both children and adults alike will be warmed by this charming story about a little elf who finds his place in the world, and makes a couple with a special need very, very happy. It is told with rhythm and rhyme, and delightful illustrations on almost every page.

When an elf stows away on Santa's sleigh, he is accidentally left behind at someone's house. But was it an accident? Maybe Santa is so clever, he found a way to turn the littlest elf into the biggest helper ever! The hearts of both children and adults alike will be warmed by this charming story about a little elf who finds his place in the world, and makes a couple with a special need very, very happy. It is a tale told with rhythm and rhyme, and delightful illustrations on almost every page.

"A breath lingers. It swallows deep. A satisfied smile returning to sleep. A morning ritual not undone for a hundred years has kept pacified The Great One. Her brimstone breath buried under darkness. Powerful majesty tempered by sloth and sacrifice. Worshipped and feared by the few who know of her, a world unaware strewn about.But if she were to wake…If she were to stir…"Lisa and Kari Williams have grown up affluent in the magical city of Adayr, but when they uncover a terrible hidden evil they are forced to make a decision: remain quiet and enjoy their idyllic lives, or try to change the world...and risk losing everything.S. Taylor's debut fantasy novella is 19,000 words of magic, mystery, betrayal, hope, and humour!'The Destiny Thief' introduces us to a world of magic, hopes, dreams, darkness, beautiful cities, dark forests, and the people who must live in such places. From the wealthiest landowners and bravest heroes, to the poorest beggars lining mud-filled streets, all are striving to make their stories famous. But only a few can be heard above the clattering noise of life, and fewer still can take the reins and guide destiny itself.Take hold of destiny, and pick up S. Taylor's debut novella today!

'What lies beyond the boundary fence, is something that should be left well alone.'The new housing estate, Golden Pastures, is a quiet place with quiet streets, and quiet people.For fourteen-year-old Brody Webb and his struggling parents, it’s a new start, and a second chance at making their family work. But when Brody’s dad is laid off and his mother is forced to work long hours, things return to the way they have always been. For Brody, it’s a lonely life spent riding his bike and dodging his drunken father.That is until Brody meets Todd, Zoe and Mike. Three kids that become the closest friends he’s ever had.However, beyond the estate’s boundary fence, deep in the surrounding Bushland, a sinister presence is awakening. Something that stalks the bush at night, something that needs to feed. And following the disappearance of one of his friends, Brody must find the courage to venture deep into the bush, and confront an old evil that has been waiting years to rise up, and have its revenge on the world.

(Lillenas Publications). 50 great songs for solo performance or an SATB ensemble, arranged specifically for youth by Steven V. Taylor. Spiral-bound. Contents: Be Bold, Be Strong * Be the One * Beyond Belief * Cares Chorus * Carry the Light * Clap Your Hands * Don't Let Your Heart Be Hardened * For the Sake of the Call * From the Rising of the Sun * God Is Gonna Finish Just What He Started * Great Is the Lord * Hallowed Be Thy Name * He Is Here * Heaven Is in My Heart * His Strength Is Perfect * Holy Ground * Hope Set High * Hosanna * I Give All to You * I Humble Myself Before You * I Love You, O My Lord * I Want to Be a History Maker * I Will Call upon the Lord * I Will Rejoice * I'm Prayin' for You * I've Got Something to Say * If God Is for Us * In the Presence of a Holy God * Jesus Is the Rock * King Jesus Is All * Lead the Way * Lean on Me * Let Me Love You * Lord, Be Glorified * Lord of All * Lifting Up My Voice * May Your Presence Purify My Heart * My Turn Now * Only You * Place in This World * Seek Ye First * Shine, Jesus, Shine * Shine Out the Light * Sing, Shout, Clap * Spring up, O Well * Step by Step * The Trees of the Field * Victory Chant * We Are the Light * We Will Wait