Euan Taylor Author

First terrible review just landed 😵. Kitty said it was awful and she couldn't wait to finish the book. But she did finish it. Makes me wonder why. Isn't life too short to finish reading "awful" books?

Always excited to find new readers for my very British prison novel in the United States (doing quite well over there), although I must admit to being a little anxious about the authentic language used. Does it translate?

What really goes on behind closed doors at HMP North Shore? Find out more in The Hard Times: Prison Diaries by Euan Taylor. Available now in print and eBook editions. Read for free on Kindle Unlimited.

Probably a case of being careful what you wish for - but looking at the Amazon sales rankings for The Salt Path - I'd love the negative press that the author Raynor Winn is currently getting.

Reviews for The Hard Times are coming in steadily now. 12 organic reviews (meaning I've not asked friends to spam Amazon) posted so far with an average score of 4.2 - I'm happy with that.

There is so much potential fraud on the Facebook app. Everyday, someone "new" contacts me from a private account with the same message about my author account breaching their terms and conditions and asking me to log-in and confirm my details. Born yesterday? Muppets!

Slow sales day (in fact been a slow couple of days). Is it the heat, or is reporting lagging due to Amazon Prime Day and the sheer volume of sales on the platform. Either way - every purchase and borrow is appreciated. Thank you.

The Salt Path author defends memoir against fabrication allegations Raynor Winn describes enduring ‘hardest days’ and publishes clinic letters saying her husband, Moth, has been treated for CBD/S for many years

Late to the party on this one - but I really want to read the book now. I guess this is a case of no such thing as bad PR. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

Roll Call! Any recent readers of The Hard Times: Prison Diaries (link in bio) on BlueSky? Would love your feedback.

Drugs smuggled by drone undermining rehabilitation in prisons, watchdog warns Chief inspector says jails in England and Wales are overwhelmed by contraband, overcrowding and lack of staff

Zero chance of rehabilitation: "Overcrowding meant there were not enough places for every prisoner to take part in work or education while in custody, but even when there were spaces available inspectors found underused workshops because of staff shortages." www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Bloody hell - watch the stream of Ozzy singing Mama I'm Coming Home without shedding a tear - I just dare you.

You've just recieved a Visting Order to HMP North Shore. Do you go?

Really enjoyed Outrageous - the story of the Mitford sisters on U TV (it took some finding). The parallels between then and now are more than worrying.

Rod Stewart tells country to ‘give Farage a chance’ British rocker claimed that the Reform UK leader is ‘coming across well’ when asked about the political future of the UK

I wonder where Rod keeps his money? I'd be more than pleasantly surprised if its in the UK. www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

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Good news. Amazon have fixed the problem with the VAT on my book. They thought it was a diary, not a novel and slapped 20% on 🤣. All fixed now and they are currently listing The Hard Times at £7.54 - a nice little saving on the RRP of £8.99. www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Times-P...

Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package Ths resort was ahead of its time – built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there’s an authentic Spanish si...

I don't know why - but I'm increasingly drawn to this place. The follow-up to The Hard Times will be based here. But don't hold your breath - I'm slow and prone to false starts. www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

Just sold my 100th copy of The Hard Times. From tiny acorns and all that.

Hmmm - not sure why Amazon has just started charging VAT on the paperback edition of The Hard Times - I have contacted them and hope to restore normal VAT-free pricing soon.

More reviews of The Hard Times just landed. Another 5-star 🤩 and my first 3-star 😖. Actually, its all good - I'm just happy that so many people are reading the book and sharing their opinion. Have your read The Hard Times yet? I'd love to hear from you.

Have you got your hands on the paperback edition of The Hard Times: Prison Diaries yet? (Link in bio).

First sighting in the wild. These are flying out the door and over the wall now. Have you read The Hard Times: Prison Diaries yet? Link in bio.

I'm gonna blame it on the sunshine. Best sales day yet for The Hard Times. People are really getting locked-in to this prison drama.

The ideal Father's Day gift for a dad that's been to prison? Or maybe worked as a journalist for a local newspaper? Perhaps both.

Slowly but surely, the word is getting out about The Hard Times: Prison Diaries. It's finding new readers every day and I very much appreciate everyone who has left a review. Thank you.

Jack Reacher author Lee Child: ‘More sex is medically implausible and I’m as rich and famous as I need to be’ The thriller writer on being a fearless Brummie, how he came to own a Renoir and his six-decade love affair with smoking

I'll have some of what Lee Child's got!

"More sex is medically implausible and I’m as rich and famous as I need to be."

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

How Channel 5’s dodgy thrillers became our ultimate TV guilty pleasure Dark secrets, domestic strife and a bunch of former soap stars – over the past few years, Channel 5 has honed its formula for ridiculous but addictive dramas. Katie Rosseinsky explores this unlikely s...

Anyone here know who is commissioning drama at Channel 5? Is The Hard Times: Prison Diaries (link in bio) a dodgy enough drama for them 🤣? Actually Sally Lindsay would be great in the role of ex-prison officer Sally. www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

Tory peer proposed delay on heated tobacco ban after Philip Morris visit Industry giant paid for Lord Vaizey’s trip to Switzerland before he tabled amendment to tobacco and vapes bill

Cough.. Sleaze. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Sunday. Worst day of the week at HMP North Shore. Banged up for 22+ hours in a tiny cell with a potentially violent pad mate and a stinking toilet. No wonder the guys looked forward to getting back to work on Monday.

The Rise and Fall of Michelle Mone review – a thrilling dive into a life of money, models and political scandal This hugely entertaining documentary runs from fly-on-the-wall footage of the entrepreneur’s Cool Britannia-era lingerie brand – to a gripping investigation of the PPE Covid debacle

The crazy thing is when the media were platforming Mone as an incredible business success - in reality she operated a very small business. Why didn't they check their facts at Companies House. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Yep - another example of looking for quick fixes that don't work.