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I have been writing since I was a small child. When I began reading, that is where my love for writing began. However, I specifically wrote non-fiction short stories. I love taking words and manipulating them and creating new stories.

It was this love of "wordsmithing" that led me to major in English when I was an undergraduate in college. I feel that it is a combination of my love of words and my formal training that makes my writings so special.

For years I have been writing and continue to simultaneously write poetry some of them are called

Book Release Party and Signing for:

Date: April 24, 2010

Time: 2-4pm

Venue: Mitchie's Fine Art Gallery   (www.mitchie.com)  

7801 North Lamar Blvd, Bldg B, Ste. 148; Austin, TX 78752

Allow me to introduce you to Piper Bates and her best friend Shay Devereaux. You’re going to fall in love with these two ladies.  They are the stars of Lies, Art, and Chocolate:  Texas Style by author Kimberly Burgess-Taylor.

“What?” you may ask, “Aren’t we talking about a book here, not a movie?”

You would be right in the immediate sense, it is a book. But I am here to tell you that Piper and Shay ‘s personae are much larger spirited than mere characters in a book. They are truly destined to be incandescent stars in Texas literature. Both are bold, strong, and beautiful. These ladies are what I would call Texas Modern. They are single, but looking to make that ultimate life-long connection, on their own terms.

And this is what fascinates and intrigues me about Lies, Art, and Chocolate:  Texas Style.  I particularly love the way Kimberly Burgess-Taylor weaves modern day Texas culture and icons of that culture into her narrative.  As a native Texas, raised on Saturday cowboy matinees and the whole culture of machismo, so loved by Hollywood writers; I am here to tell you that this book is a true representation of modern day Texas culture. 

Make no mistake about it, Kimberly Burgess-Taylor is the real deal. Her Texas and Piper and Shay’s Texas is also the real deal.  It’s a treat you’ll laugh with, cry with, and thrill with.  But most of all, you will enjoy it.   Go on, now, run down to your local chocolatier, cause you’re going to want to have a nice box of chocolate by your side while you read Lies, Art and Chocolate:  Texas Style.

Van C. Wolf

Author of "Post Mortem at Luke and Chester’s"

About Babes In Christ

A few years ago God blessed me to write "Babes In Christ: a Handbook for Motivational Enlightenment" so that I could share His word and His love with all who would open their hearts and listen. Take your time, browse through the site, and feel free to stop and email me with words of encouragement and stories of God's blessings. 

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Comments on Babes in Christ

"Kimberly Taylor is an up and coming writing star. The passion of her work comes through on every page of her new book, Babes In Christ: A Handbook for Motivational Enlightenment. She is a loving, caring individual who walks what she talks. If you are searching for better or new ways to make life work for you, use Babes in Christ as a spiritual roadmap and Kim Taylor as your guide.  We all need inspiration and a friend to hold our hand as we follow our spiritual path. Ms. Taylor has faced her share of adversity in life. Babes in Christ comes out of those experiences and offers a plan for finding the light that Christ offers.   Buy this book and keep it close. You’ll find comfort and inspiration on every page".

                 --Tweed Scott

          Author of the award-winning "Texas In Her Own Words"

My sincerest gratitude to all of you who attended my first book release in 2007! It was a success because God ordained it to be so and because you blessed me with your presence and support! Many thanks to Mitchie's Gallery for making the beautiful surroundings available. God is good! It turns out that I was the best selling author that the store had ever had for a first signing due to the volume of attendees.

In October 2007, God blessed me to found the Manor Literacy and Cultural Initiative (MLCI) and we put on the First Annual Manor Cultural Arts Festival. From that blessing, we were able to contribute art to the City of Manor, books to the Manor Library, and donate school supplies and books to Austin area schools and universities.

Click Here to view the Festival Page

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