Kendal Taylor

“to consume me alive. Marcus is clean-shaven, the kind of look many handsome underwear models possess, men of decent educational level, and also men who don’t fart in public. One of the three criteria is fine with me, really, since I’m not that picky. Beard, mustache, or other kinky things men tend to wear on their faces is what I’m definitely not attracted to. Blame this guy, Billy, I once went out with, who showed up with grains of what looked like basmati rice stuck to his chest-length beard. I was mad, of course, but mostly because he said he wanted to lose weight and was staying off carbs. If women wore mustache, we’d never get away with it. But Marcus will have no way to hide his rice from me, even”
― Kendal Taylor, Once Upon An Apple Martini

“People are often attracted to things which are forbidden to them. During the 1920s, for example, Prohibition in the United States caused illicit alcohol sales to skyrocket.”
― Brendan McGuigan, Rhetorical Devices: A Handbook and Activities for Student Writers

“high school, there were also pictures of eaters and I was a substantial part of that. Actually, in reality, my favorite class was no class at all; Mom supported me, even though Aunt Sara and the Principal weren’t thrilled. I scrutinize”
― Kendal Taylor, Once Upon An Apple Martini

“ASAP. Jessica and Babette are there already. You won’t like what’s happening.” “What’s happening?” “Meet me in front of his office immediately.” Adam slams the receiver against the base. I knew he would come along to speak up for me. Why would I even doubt him for a minute? He has a wife, Eve, and maybe in me he sees her, and how difficult it would be on her shall she were in my shoes and were summoned to Mr. Grunt’s office. This company is man made—read between the lines—and women are venerable against company’s bigwigs. What”
― Kendal Taylor, Once Upon An Apple Martini