Thomas D. Taylor is the author of "Geo-213: The Lost Expedition" and other literary works. Early on in his writing career, one of his short stories, "The Interview," won the First Place Fiction award in the 1991 edition of "Towers" literary magazine. Another of his stories, "A Grasshopper Cerebrates Humanity," was published in the same issue. As a visual artist, Taylor’s work has sold worldwide. He painted the front and back cover art for two of singer/songwriter Elyse Bruce’s albums: "Midnight in Chicago," and "Countdown to Midnight." He has also done the artwork and photography for all of his publications.