Daphne Taylor has said that she is 'steeped in the ethics and culture of my pioneering ancestors and the heritage that has come down to my generation.' Her writing interests include poetry, children's books, and words and music for sacred/inspirational songs. She also enjoys editing and designing books and illustrating her own books.
Taylor's other works include The Land of Australia: The Bush : A Light-Hearted Glimpse of Australia, Its People, Environment and Way of Life (1998); Dear Mr. Publisher, or, All the Things Nobody Ever Tells You About Beginning Writing, Becoming an Author and Publishing Books (2001); and the e-book Mary Anne.