Taylor Thompson grew up in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. Experiences as the only African-American amongst her peers, as well as her interest in self-esteem issues for womern, especially black women, serves as the catalyst for this, her first novel. She has published a childtren's book that focuses on self-esteem issues. Taylor holds degrees in Psychology and Medical Technology. She is the proud mother of two adult daughters, one granddaughter, and lives in Houston, Texas with her two dogs.