Taylor is a Scottish writer, naturalist and artist. After working in ecological consultancy and scientific editing, he wrote his MA English Literature (by Research) thesis on Earth-centred sacrality in the fantasies of Lord Dunsany and JRR Tolkien. He also holds a BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Ecology and a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management. He is an Associate Editor and Outreach Manager for The Ecological Citizen. His website is: https://thoodauthor.wordpress.com/