Local author Cyn Taylor was recently vetted by the Authors Guild of Tennessee and welcomed as a new member of the group in May.

A Knoxville native, Taylor writes Southern Contemporary Romantic Suspense staged in the Smoky Mountains and surrounding area. Smoky Mountain Mist is Taylor's first series. Blue Mountain Sky, Red Morning Glory and Dawn's Gray Light are the three books completing that series. All three are charming, clean reads with happy conclusions. Taylor is currently working on Truffles & KIsses, book one in the Smoky Mountain Magic series. All books are works of fiction, although the reader may recognize many of the locations named in the books. ​

A freelance photojournalist for the past 10 years, Taylor writes faith, community and feature articles. She says her experiences as a reporter have helped create the backdrop, as well as some of the unique individuals, featured in her books.​

Cyn Taylor's books are available on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble and other local booksellers.