Published: May 24, 2024

‘Condom Eddie’ is a searing psychological thriller chronicling a man whose aberrance lurks in the shadows of everyday life. The story commences when an adult woman, who was adopted, discovers she has a biological brother who is a convicted sex offender. A nurture versus a nature ensues while Eddie lures her into an evil labyrinth by exploiting their blood bond. Eddie’s deception rips through each character’s life weaving a vicious cycle of destruction, while his sister tries to intervene offering a chance for redemption. ‘Condom Eddie’ is a cinematic page turner that builds like a slow tsunami of corruption and abuse, leaving no one untouched.

“Taylor Barton’s CONDOM EDDIE is easy to follow. The emotional trauma had a long-lasting effect. The unpredictable plot and seeing the inner turmoil each person was experiencing captivated me, and I read without a break. I recommend Condom Eddie to anyone who enjoys reading a book with a psychological twist.”

—Stephanie Chapman, Readers' Favorite

Published: Aug 15, 2020

Reviewed by Michael Gardner for Readers' Favorite:
Most audiobooks are stories read aloud. As works of art, they can also be enjoyed as a written text. As far as I’m aware, I Pitched A Tent In Hell is unique as an audiobook because it’s a distinctly aural experience. It must be ‘heard.’ As I entered Taylor Barton’s world, I expected a memoir about her music, the people she had met, and how various events had determined the course of her life. And then, at the end of the first section, she breaks into song. Wow, what a voice! Taylor Barton has the kind of voice I could happily listen to for hours on end. I did, experiencing the reading equivalent of ‘I couldn’t put the book down,’ listening to the entirety of the audiobook in one go.

Taylor Barton’s music is beautiful. It’s filled with pain, sorrow, happiness, joy, and ultimately the pure expression that comes from an artist who has found resolution in her sense of self. The ‘book’ parts explore some of the key moments of her life, not as a linear narrative, but more as a baring of the soul, with each section concluding with the song she was inspired to write from the experience. There’s nothing candy-coated here. It’s a frank look at her life covering everything from depression to being kidnapped in India to love, grief, and her recent disillusionment at society’s loss of humanity in what she eloquently describes as “the regurgitation of hate.” Overall, I Pitched A Tent In Hell is a deeply moving experience for the listener. It left this listener with one question though: where do I buy the album? I want to listen to her music again and again.

Published: Jul 21, 2016

Pedro ‘n’ Pip is a raucous, uplifting rock ‘n’ roll odyssey about a tenacious ten-year-old girl, named Pip, and a ‘rockoctopus’, Pedro, who she meets while scuba diving after anoil spill in the Gulf. Together, they forge a powerful friendship and unite sea creatures and landlubbers alike to help clean up our waters for the good of all. A funny, tender, courageous story meant to raise environmental awareness in our kids.

“Unique, entertaining and educational, Taylor Barton’s Pedro ‘n’ Pip will provide opportunities for discussion and learning and so would be ideal for use in class and as part of young students’ studies.”

—Hilary Hawkes, Readers' Favorite

Published: Jun 29, 2005

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“Revealing, dark and hopeful…Compelling and fascinating.”

—Rosanne Cash, Author and Singer-songwriter

“Mystery, Mayhem and humor ensue in Hotheaded Saints…A wonderful escape.”

—Adriana Trigiani, Best selling Author

“Beguiling.”

—Rolling Stone

“Gifted and Notable.”

—Vanity Fair

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“A special treat… Barton's play, The Eric Clapton Breakfast Club”

—Jay Miller, Patriot Ledger