{"id":3167,"date":"2026-04-03T19:16:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/orbitserver.net\/tailer-r-murry\/?page_id=3167"},"modified":"2026-04-04T00:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T00:42:06","slug":"about-the-author","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orbitserver.net\/tailer-r-murry\/about-the-author\/","title":{"rendered":"About The Author"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMy name is Taylor Murry, and I am an author, illustrator, artist, and educator from Memphis, Tennessee. Ever since I was a child, I have been drawn to the magic of books and the way stories can inspire, comfort, and connect people. Children\u2019s books especially captured my heart early on, and from a young age, I knew I wanted to become an author.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn early 2023, my life took an unexpected turn when I became seriously ill and was hospitalized. After spending months recovering, I found myself reflecting deeply on life, purpose, and how precious time truly is. That season reminded me that dreams should not be put off, and it gave me the push I needed to finally pursue the dream I had carried in my heart for years, becoming a published author.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMy first published book, If Forever Was Only A Day, is a collection of poetry that explores life, emotions, healing, and personal reflection. My second book, Brush My Hair, is a children\u2019s book that I both wrote and illustrated, centered on love, family, self-care, and the special bond between generations. Bringing these books to life has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my journey.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A thoughtful poetry collection that explores life, death, emotion, and everyday struggles through three powerful sections, Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Today, reflecting the past, future, and present.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Stories That Connect, Heal, and Inspire<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs a writer and artist, I want my work to speak to both children and adults in ways that feel honest, heartfelt, and lasting. I hope my stories and poetry remind readers that they are not alone in what they feel or face. I believe storytelling has the power to heal, encourage, and celebrate the beauty of our individual journeys.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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