My journey as a writer is rooted in a lifetime of reading, storytelling, and quiet observation.
I’ve spent most of my life in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, with an educational stint at Harding University and four years in Tabernacle, New Jersey. My day job is homebuilding and residential development, coming from a background as a CPA with a brief interlude as a professional golfer.
My first book, Fatherly Tales, was written for my children—a limited edition of five copies, but invaluable in their own way. Here they are on the book’s cover, way back in 2001.
The etymology of bespoke: The word bespoke is derived from the verb to bespeak, to “speak for something”, or “to give order for it to be made” The term bespoke in fashion is reserved for crafted men’s clothing and often implies a high level of fit and finish. So what does bespoke mean as it relates to writing? I have no idea. I just like the word and the idea of an item that’s crafted with purpose and meaning. I’ve also carried many nicknames down through the years and an early grade school nickname was “B”.
So, “B” spoke.
I’m married to Karen Mason Taylor, and together we’ve raised three children: Lauren, Jenna, and Brandon. They are the heart of everything I write, along with the our six grandchildren.
Writing Roots
My roots in writing run deep. My father, Terrel Taylor, and my grandmother, Grace Taylor, were both masterful storytellers. My brother Greg Taylor works with me in our homebuilding business as has also worked as an editor along with publishing several books. My Kansas family, Uncle Rudy Taylor and Aunt Kathy, along with my cousins Andy Taylor and Jenny Dively, are longtime newspaper publishers in southeast Kansas.
Bespoke 