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Some Great ‘Star Wars: Blood Ties’ Press – Interviews with TIME.COM and IGN

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

More Blood Ties coverage – an interview with me has just been posted over on techland.com. This is Time Magazine’s Tech/Geek Page. This is the closest I’ll get to ‘Time Man of the Year’ until I get around to finishing my world-peace-laser. Click the pic for the link.

“I also used to make up a lot of stories with my Star Wars toys in my bedroom and backyard. I could never hold onto the lightsabers, though. No doubt, when my tiny figures’ tiny hands were cut off in tiny rages by tiny Sith, they lost their lightsabers down deep (tiny) caverns. So, most of my original stories probably had titles like “Luke Skywalker and the colored matchstick held on by blu-tac.”

IGN have also interviewed me (entirely about Blood Ties) - right here

“As for the tone, these are not really kids’ tales. These happen in darker places with darker scenarios than The Clone Wars.  Although there is definitely some humor, we’re dealing with two men (in Jango and Boba) who aren’t exactly known for their fluffy-teddy-like approachable personas.”

There are also some great early reviews which I will post later.

Star Wars: Blood Ties – Sneak Peek and Interview.

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Dark Horse Comics have a new blog, and they have posted a sneak peek of a simply stunning page from my upcoming Jango and Boba Fett miniseries by artist Chris Scalf.  I’ve seen all of Chris’ pages for the first issue and people are in for a real treat come August.  I think, next time we work together, I’ll have to write an entirely silent book, so my words don’t get in the way.

And Westfield Comics recently interviewed me about the upcoming Jango and Boba Fett miniseries – check it out to find out more about the book, how the series came about, and my thoughts on lettuce.

Interview: Tom Taylor on Dark Horse’s Star Wars: Blood Ties – A Tale of Jango and Boba Fett

My Secret Origin Revealed By The Undercover Fanboy

Friday, April 16th, 2010

The Undercover Fanboy has interviewed me about all things Star Wars and comics in a very fun interview right here – the-undercover-fanboy-interviews-writer-tom-taylor/

http://undercoverfanboy.com/wp-content/themes/arras-theme/library/timthumb.php?src=http://undercoverfanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Tom-Taylor-Interview-Thumb.jpg&w=480&h=225&zc=1

I reveal my secret origin, my greatest comic book writing hope and talk about everything that’s coming up.

Staying with interviews, the THIRD part of my four part interview marathon is up at NJOE.com – more goodness there.

I have to also mention that last night, in truly strange, random circumstances, I watched Doctor Who in a hotel room with Marv Wolfman and George Perez.

Interviews, Reviews and Podcasts.

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

With the imminent release of The Authority, the second Volume of Star Wars: Invasion and the announcement of the Rombies series, I’ve been doing a pile of interviews recently.  I thought I’d actually post some links.

First up, Colin Wilson and I were interviewed by the Comic Spot radio program about Star Wars and The Example.  You can hear all of that right here

Next up, Rombies artist Skye Ogden and I were interviewed by the awesome website Cool Shite about our upcoming Rombies series.  It’s a slightly awkward interview, as two interviewers try to interview two creatives in two different countries, but it has Zombie Gazelles and no one needs more than that.












Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of the Dragonsnakes is reviewed by the EU Review here (at about 18 minutes).  The script and Daxiong’s art both come in for some high praise.  “A very good read’ that they ‘highly recommend”.

Over at Half Hour Wasted and the Legion of Dudes, an entire extended edition has been dedicated to a review of Star Wars: Invasion #4 & #5 and they like us… they really like us!  Click the pic for the podcast. 

Also just done two magazine interviews, another radio interview and three other website interviews (links when they all appear).

In the coming days, the website is being revamped – it will look pretty.  When it relaunches, I should be able to speak about a few of the ‘secret’ things that I’ve had to keep close to my chest, including ‘The Example’ film news and another great piece of news about ‘The Authority’.

Bruce Willis And I Hang Out On The Cover Of Arcana #1

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Today sees the worldwide release of the first Arcana Magazine.  I’m not entirely sure why, but an interview with me turned into the feature article (and hogged the cover) of this new magazine devoted entirely to comic books.

Although the magazine is published by a Canadian company, it is the brainchild of Kris Bather and Dave Lapsley who are both based in Perth.  It’s always nice to see fellow Australians making great things and Arcana is a very nice looking publication, with an overall design more suited to skate mags than ‘book publishing’.  Click the picture for a preview.

Go support two Australians and buy this magazine… who knows when I’ll appear on a cover with Bruce Willis again.

‘The Will of Darth Vader’ Announced In Star Wars: Insider Magazine

Monday, January 25th, 2010

I live a working life of secrecy.  One of my secrets has been announced this week.  My next Star Wars: Adventures story is “The Will of Darth Vader”.  I haven’t seen a cover image posted anywhere (so I won’t post it yet) but this was seriously one of the most fun scripts I’ve ever written.

I went into Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of the Dragonsnakes with some trepidation.  Writing an untold story of Yoda, Luke and Artoo set during Empire Strikes Back was a real honour and a responsibility I didn’t take lightly.  I agonised over every word in that book and hopefully people will dig it.  Daxiong’s beautifully drawn Yoda is worth the cost of admission alone.

With the script to The Will of Darth Vader I was able to let loose, have fun, and show piles of destruction.  Oh… and I was given the chance to write Darth Vader – the greatest villain of all time!!

I’m actually interviewed in two separate articles in this month’s Star Wars: Insider magazine; an article about the future of Star Wars: Invasion and an article about Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of the Dragonsnakes – which is due out on the 3rd of February.

It’s a big week, with Star Wars: Insider one of two internationally released magazines I’m interviewed in.  There are also a pile of other things happening which I’ll be posting about later.

Interviewed In Arcana Magazine #1

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

My name is far too large on the cover of the upcoming ‘Arcana Magazine’ #1.  Especially considering the other talent interviewed in the debut issue of this great new quarterly – which you should buy, love, and tell your friends about.

ARCANA MAGAZINE #1

Written and art by various.

Arcana Magazine is a bold new endeavor focused on the very best of sequential art and the people behind it. Every issue is packed with interviews, articles, reviews and art to make your eyes bleed. We chat with Tom Taylor, the Australian playwright behind Star Wars: Invasion; Edmund Shern, creator of Radical’s Freedom Formula; and Robert Venditti, writer of The Surrogates. Plus, in-depth discussion with the multi-talented David Mack (Kabuki), BOOM! Studios’ Chip Mosher tells what it takes to sell comics these days and the ongoing love affair between music and comic books.

96 pages, $3.50.

Coming January.

The Radio Interview

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

I was recently interviewed in San Diego for a Philadelphia radio program called Fictional Frontiers.

Sohaib Awan – great guy – and I discussed all things Star Wars: Invasion as well as SDCC in general in what turned out to be a very fun interview.

The program also has an interview with a few other people of interest, including Richard Taylor – Creator and head of New Zealand prop and special effects company, Weta Workshop

Here’s the podcast link.  Go.  Listen.

http://fictionalfrontiers.podcastpeople.com/posts/34143

New Reviews Of The Example And Flinch

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Some truly great reviews have appeared recently for The Example and Flinch – both available through Gestalt Publishing, good book stores, comic book stores and Amazon.

The brilliant site (Cool) Shite has a very thorough review of The Example.

This Schrödinger’s Cat scenario is explored comprehensively via Taylor’s rhythmic dialogue. Sam and Chris riposte to and fro with the sort of casual offhandedness afforded to transient relationships. It’s almost flirtatious, but never dull, and the naturalness of their humour contrasts beautifully with the silent menace of the briefcase… a burst of applause to all concerned, and a note to other creators and publishers out there – this is an example worth following. - (Cool) Shite

And Comic Book Jesus have reviewed Flinch.  Bobby N’s ‘Withheld’ is highlighted as are both of my contributions.

“Other standouts would be Tom Taylor’s work in 96, 000m with artist Tom Bonin. It’s only 6 pages, and opens with two men in a submersible craft on  a deep sea mission. The ending is bold and made me laugh because it came from nowhere and really works. Taylor’s other story, with his Star Wars: Invasion collaborator Colin Wilson is a sci-fi tale called White Dove III. Like Bobby. N, Taylor expands a simple premise in to a powerful story.” - Comic Book Jesus

So, head expanded, I go back to another new Star Wars project and something else completely new – ‘The Deep’… coming soon.

Star Wars: Invasion Reviews (Updated – More Reviews Added)

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Issue 2 of Star Wars: Invasion is out, which means there’s been ample time for reviews of Issue 1 to be written.

I thought I’d highlight some nice, balanced reviews here… I doubt I’ll get around to highlighting the negative ones.

http://theflickcast.com/2009/07/02/the-pull-list-comic-reviews-captain-america-reborn-batman-

and-robin-and-star-wars-invasion/

http://www.njoe.com/2009/07/02/review-of-star-wars-invasion-1/

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/125082900796024.htm

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=1189

http://www.ifanboy.com/reviews/stuclach/dark_horse_comics/star_wars_invasion/1_(of_5)

http://www.thecomicaddiction.com/reviews/2009/7/1/star-wars-invasion-1.html

http://pdxcomicgeek.com/?p=1329

http://comicbookjesus.com/2009/07/06/star-wars-invasion-1-review/

http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/Profile/Star-Wars-Invasion-1___345924

And a few reviews have already appeared for #2, with the fine people at NJOE once again seeming happy, Nerdgasm feeling it was worth picking up more than anything else they reviewed in the week, the Gaijinside staff selecting it as one of their nine books that have ‘risen above all others’ and TFAW giving Star Wars: Invasion #2 a rare 5 star staff review.

http://www.njoe.com/2009/08/06/review-of-star-wars-invasion-2/#more-1961

http://www.tfaw.com/Comics/Profile/Star-Wars-Invasion-2___347593

http://eruditorum.co.uk/poptart/?p=65

http://www.gaijinside.com/wednesdayinreview-wars-and-worlds-reborn/

Colin and I are very happy to know that we’re ticking some boxes for people already, particularly given that we know what’s coming.  This was early days for both of us.  By issue 3 and 4 we’re really hitting our stride and the next story arc, post set-up, should be huge.