A conversation on creative struggles, the author journey, and Smythe’s new audio drama podcast!

Explore the immersive novella set in the world of the award-winning Kingdom of Florida fantasy series.

The scripted audio adventure consists of five episodes, which are available on all major podcast platforms.

Meet the voice cast for Treasure Hunters: A Kingdom of Florida Audio Adventure, a forthcoming fiction podcast set in the world of his award-winning Kingdom of Florida fantasy series.

The latest installment in the award-winning science-fiction/fantasy series. 

The book is framed as the in-universe journal of Jesse Haywood—a character who debuted in the original Kingdom of Florida novels. 

The scripted audio adventure consists of five episodes, which will be released weekly on all major podcast platforms this Fall 2025.

A chat surrounding the latest novel from the award-winning author.

The novel is the third in the science-fiction/fantasy series, wrapping up the story that began in the award-winning series debut Goldie.

CanvasRebel caught up with Taylor Thomas Smythe a few weeks ago and shared their conversation below.

Author revealed the brand-new cover artwork for Goldie and The Dream Team, the first two installments in his award-winning Magic City Wonders novel series.

“We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?”

“Hi Taylor, We are so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?”

For any creative work, I believe that discipline and consistency are instrumental. I simply wouldn’t have ever finished writing my first novel…

The Dream Team: A Magic City Wonders Novel, is officially available now.

The Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) announced that Taylor Thomas Smythe’s latest book, Goldie: A Magic City Wonders Novel, was named winner of the gold medal.

A coffee table companion book to the seven-book Kingdom of Florida fantasy series.

The Florida Book Awards announced that Taylor Thomas Smythe’s latest book, Goldie: A Magic City Wonders Novel, was named winner of the silver medal.

The inaugural installment in the series follows the story of a young diner waitress and aspiring singer named Donna Locke, whose life is turned upside-down when she develops an unusual and mysterious power. 

Story by Skye Sherman: The fecund verdancy of South Florida is ripe for tall tales, and that’s exactly what inspired West Palm Beach author Taylor Thomas Smythe to pen fantasy reads for the whole family.