A-Z Solomon's Compass Style: Taylor Campbell
Welcome A-Z bloggers!
And everyone else, of course :)
My A-Z posts are all about my new book, SOLOMON'S COMPASS.
Hi, Everyone! My name's Taylor.
Yes, that Taylor...Taylor Campbell from Solomon's Compass.
I've been in the Coast Guard for 17 years and am a graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. As of today I'm a full commander, but in a couple of months, I'll be a captain.
I always knew I'd be a four-striper one day. My mother still thinks I'm wasting my time - that I could and should have found Mr. Corporation and have a huge house, a country club membership, and a closet filled with designer clothing. My mother has been out of touch for as long as I can remember.
Now Uncle Randy...he would be proud of my accomplishments. I wish he was still around. Some days I think his spirit still is because I can feel his presence.
So besides the Coast Guard, my life was pretty uneventful until SOLOMON'S COMPASS came along. And Jake Solomon. Not much has been the same since.
Carol asked me to tell you three things I like, and one that I don't. I like smoked brisket, the ocean, and Snow White. I don't like being told not to do something. I don't like that at all.
So I guess that's it.
Hope to meet a lot of you here today.
Comments
Yvonne.
Me too, don't tell me I can't do something.
Great to learn more about Taylor!
I hope you have things back in the proper order now, Yvonne.
Clarissa, my mouth is watering already thinking about how melt-in-your-mouth good it is :)
Thank you, Teresa. We must be a lot alike.
I'm collecting recipes, Linda G. One I've heard from a few is an overnight marinade of Montreal Steak Seasoning and Italian salad dressing. And a slow fire.
Omigosh, Julie. You've missed out on something so yummy it's beyond description. Great to meet you, too!
I like your no nonsense style. You know what you want and that's a good thing.
Writer In Transit
Two Michaels in a row. Cool. It's the authority that comes with the uniform, Michael #2.
Several, Bish. And four female admirals.
LR, yes you do!
So true, Jan. I've made myself hungry for it, too :)
I'm laughing, J.L. Just the other day Carol said she wished we'd told her some of this stuff a couple years ago.
Lee, yes I do. I keep five and ten-year goal plans.
Robin, I think all women are alike on that one. You'll have to read Solomon's Compass to find out about Snow White.
Hi Carol!
Nas
Just popping in to say I'm still alive and haven't forgotten about you, Carol. :)
Sorry I'm a few days behind. I'll catch up now!
Heather
Sometimes you just gotta take the bull by the horns, Laura. Know what I mean?
Melissa, same with me.
Exactly like that, Trisha.
So true, Heather.
VR Barkowski
Julie
Helena, a captain in the Coast Guard and Navy is the same thing as a colonel in the Army, Air Force, and Marines. A commander is one rank beneath, or a lieutenant colonel in the other services. You can see everything here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Coast_Guard_officer_rank_insignia
VR, since I showed up so late, I think Carol may name her next protagonist Aanya.
I think we're all cool, Julie.
Good to meet you, too, EC. You understand exactly. Maybe we're sisters.
I don't like it when people order me around to do or not do something.
Jo-Anne - I'm glad you like her!
Stina - Taylor is a she. You'll have to read Solomon's Compass to find out.
Medeia - Cool. I don't like to be told what to do or not to do either.
Nick - Yes, she does.