Cora Taylor, born in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, on January 14, 1936, is a Canadian writer who relocated to Edmonton in 1955. Her literary career commenced with her role as editor of the Alberta Poetry Yearbook from 1980 to 1985. She subsequently contributed numerous articles and short stories to various Canadian publications. Taylor achieved significant recognition with the release of her debut novel, 'Julie', published by Coteau Books. Her subsequent novel, 'The Doll', featured cover art by her daughter, Wendy Mogg. Another notable work is 'Summer of the Mad Monk', a story set during the Dust Bowl era of 1932. Her most successful novel to date, 'On the Wings of a Dragon', was followed by a less popular sequel. Her bibliography also includes 'Out on the Prairie', 'The Deadly Dance', and the 'Ghost Voyages' series, with the fourth installment released in 2008. Characters in her work are sometimes inspired by her family, such as her grandson Jeremy Belly and her daughter Wendy Mogg, who inspired the character Aunt Wendy. The Angelique series is also among her published works.

Cora Taylor's journey into writing began formally in 1980 as the editor of the Alberta Poetry Yearbook, a position she held for five years. Before this editorial role, she had already been contributing various articles and short stories to Canadian periodicals, establishing a presence in the literary landscape. Her breakthrough into novel writing came with 'Julie', published by Coteau Books, which marked her first major success. This was followed by 'The Doll', a novel distinguished by its cover art created by her daughter, Wendy Mogg. Taylor's narrative scope expanded with 'Summer of the Mad Monk', a historical fiction piece transporting readers to the challenging Dust Bowl environment of 1932.

Taylor's literary output includes several popular and enduring works. Her novel 'On the Wings of a Dragon' stands out as her most successful to date, though its subsequent sequel did not achieve the same level of acclaim. The 'Ghost Voyages' series, which commenced publication in 1992 and saw its final part released in 2008, has been a significant part of her bibliography. This series, along with others like 'Out on the Prairie' and 'The Deadly Dance', showcases her versatility. Her 'Angelique' series, published across several years, further demonstrates her prolific writing career. Notably, characters within her series, such as Jeremy Belly in 'Ghost Voyages' and Aunt Wendy, are inspired by her own family members.