Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor was a soldier for all his adult life, serving in Vietnam, Europe, Grenada, The Philippines, Iraq, Afghanistan, and numerous posts in the United States. His service led to an understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by soldiers and their loved ones.

He documented his experiences over two tours of duty in Vietnam in Prodigals: A Vietnam Story, published by Casemate in 2003. The manuscript was an award winner at the Pike's Peak Writers Conference the previous year, earned a nomination as a Georgia Writer of the Year, and the book was a featured selection by the Military Book Club.

His history of veterans is documented in Homeward Bound: American Veterans Return from War, published by Praeger Security International in 2007, republished by the Naval Institute Press in 2009 as a featured selection for the Association of the United States Army.

Taylor is retired from active service but is still involved with veterans' organizations.

Other books include The Falcon and the Dove, Berlin Rendezvous, Eden Lost, Return to Eden and Almost Eden, plus a collection of war poetry--Rhythms of War. Coming is Living in a Museum.