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Kimberly K. Taylor

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Kimberly K. Taylor is an educator and author who writes stories rooted in empathy, truth, and the belief that every voice matters — especially the ones history or society has tried to silence.

Her debut novel, Delusional Madness, is a work of historical fiction set within a 19th-century asylum. Inspired by real historical injustices, the novel explores survival, neglect, and the resilience of those forgotten behind institutional walls.

In addition to her adult fiction, Kimberly writes children’s books that encourage understanding and kindness, including What I Wish You Knew About Me and Different Is a Superpower. Drawing from her experience in education, her stories help young readers see differences as strengths and foster compassion from an
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The Forgotten Voices of the Asylum

What happens when the voices of women are silenced — not just in society, but within the walls of 19th-century asylums?

That question haunted me as I began writing Delusional Madness. Set in late 19th-century Ohio, the novel exposes the stark realities faced by women who were committed — often not for illness, but for disobedience, poverty, or simply being inconvenient. Behind the locked doors of t Read more of this blog post »
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“History did not forget these women. It simply chose not to listen.”
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