Sparky T's Adventures

About the Book

This book and the series to come is about a little dog who came into our family about four years ago. From the first day I saw him and he came home with us I knew he was special. I said,"he is a little angel given to use", Sparky T makes our lives better each day - with his joy, enthusiasm and loving manner to everyone. Also I must acknowledge our illustrator, JoAnne Carlisle. She has adapated and given the stories - life and color with her Creative and artistic ability

About the Author

Donald R. Taylor is a man of many talents, energy, effort, and more effort. He was born in La Grande, Oregon. His life of adventure and knowledge begun with birth, After early travels and completing his elementary and secondary education in Kansas, he left the farmland of Kansas in 1960 to begin his individual travels and life of adventure. After one year of Bible college - Manhattan Christian College; the United States Navy presented opportunity and adventure. While visiting the local Bible College in Long Beach, California, he was fortunate to meet a beautiful California girl from Hollywood. Her name is Shirley. After being mesmerized by her beauty,charm and love, he married her and took her to Hawaii for the first two years of life together. This begun a marriage which has lasted over 50 years ( still going strong, four sons and fourteen grandchildren) Upon graduating from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas - his teaching, writing, and coaching career begun. With this career, he has published articles in literary magazines, coaching magazines and newspapers. His writing experience has led to the publishing of a book of poetry titled LASTING IMPRESSIONS. Currently, he is completing a series of children books, a non-fiction book and another book of poetry. He is retired from active teaching after a span of forty years. Also he is retired from the military service - after completing twenty-seven years. Combined with his Writing experience, teaching experience, military experience, he has spoken at national conventions concerning the teaching of baseball skills - emphasizing throwing and pitching,