Taylor Gillis

Hi, I’m Taylor Gillis. I write about fatherhood, grief, addiction, and the emotional patterns we inherit—and sometimes break.My memoir-in-progress, Cracked Open, explores what happens when life cracks you open—and who you become when you finally let it.I’m currently submitting essays from the book to literary journals and sharing reflections on parenthood and creative transformation on Substack.

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Recent Work

• The Shoes – submitted to The Rumpus
• The 1000 Islands – excerpt about legacy, addiction, and presence
• The Switch, The Final Drive – scenes from the memoir-in-progress🔗 Read my Substack → Cracked Open

Want to connect?

Reach me at [[email protected]] or message me on Substack.