<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TaylorAStories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, I’m Taylor A! I write YA fiction with clean romance, all the tropes you love, emotional storytelling, and faith woven into every story!]]></description><link>https://www.taylorastories.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:04:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.taylorastories.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Story Behind Lucky Penny: How Horses, Faith, and Healing Inspired My Next Novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been following my journey as an author, you've probably heard me mention my upcoming novel, Lucky Penny. What you may not know is that this story is deeply personal to me. Unlike the dystopian world of Beneath A Broken Sky, Lucky Penny is rooted in something that has been a huge part of my life for years—the horse world. My daughters both ride and compete in local horse shows, and as a family, we've spent countless hours at barns, arenas, and horse events. Horses aren't just a hobby...]]></description><link>https://www.taylorastories.com/post/the-story-behind-lucky-penny-how-horses-faith-and-healing-inspired-my-next-novel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a28c26192a6df13948fc2ca</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:51:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4768e3_4bdd434195044ce3ae993dcbdfdb48d7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TaylorAnn Tallman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shhh… Exclusive First Look at The New America Book Two!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey story lovers! Can we talk for a second about how incredible the journey has been since the release of Beneath a Broken Sky? Hearing your reactions to Marcus’s final words, your theories about the bunker, and your love for these characters has been absolute magic. But I know what the number one question in my inbox is right now: What happens next?! Well, today is your lucky day. I’ve been locked away in my writing cave working on Book Two, "Beyond the Bunker," and I finally have something...]]></description><link>https://www.taylorastories.com/post/shhh-exclusive-first-look-at-the-new-america-book-two</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a203aa9b63f5fb828ebdc9b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:58:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4768e3_dc53c7e1903c43f5a9a3c6ddd78342c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TaylorAnn Tallman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing My Next Book: Lucky Penny ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been following along through the journey of writing Beneath a Broken Sky, first of all… thank you. Seriously. Watching readers connect with my characters, stories, and all the emotional chaos I put them through has meant more to me than I can explain. And now… I finally get to start sharing a little bit about the next story that has completely taken over my heart. Meet Lucky Penny Lucky Penny is an emotional coming-of-age story about grief, friendship, healing, first love, and...]]></description><link>https://www.taylorastories.com/post/introducing-my-next-book-lucky-penny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b911ddf43effc8ce5892f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:27:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4768e3_93a13d5f487f49a891b32a6b9f2dcf35~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_350,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TaylorAnn Tallman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to My Little Corner of the Internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi, friends! I’m Taylor A., author of Beneath A Broken Sky, and I wanted to officially welcome you to my website and introduce myself a little more personally. I’m from Virginia, where I live with my husband of 13 years, our three kids, and our animals — including our dogs and horse. When I’m not writing, you can usually find me outside soaking up fresh air, hiking, taking photos, or working behind the scenes creating social media content for local businesses. I’m also heavily involved in my...]]></description><link>https://www.taylorastories.com/post/welcome-to-my-little-corner-of-the-internet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a091ee5ebf7aa9fd60c9a54</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:51:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4768e3_db41ba4e9ef5436dac944a6accad1b25~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_809,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>TaylorAnn Tallman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>