Anthony Carl Taylor (1989- ) was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Donald Ray Taylor's third child and Carla Jo Taylor's second child. He is the grandson of Navy veteran William Workman and MaryAnn Workman. As a child, Anthony always enjoyed writing, which started in the 3rd grade and prografter. Throughout his childhood and adolescence, Anthony carried a notebook wherever he went just in case inspiration occurred. Anthony attended Perry High School in Massillon, graduating in 2andre; he was active in Theatre and Choir. He has three siblings: Josh, Billy, and Jenna. His debut novel, She Wants To Play, was published on September 18th, 2019.