Community Involvement

In 2005, Taylor self-published a novella titled 
The Other Side of Happiness. Twenty percent of sales were donated to Rainbows Canada, a not-for-profit organization offering a no-cost peer support program to children, youth and adults who have experienced or who are experiencing grief. Supporting Rainbows was a natural decision for the writer, whose novella covers many of the topics dealt with in the Rainbows peer support program. 

“In her book, ‘The Other Side of Happiness’, Kristin communicates with poignant clarity and credibility, the thoughts, actions, and reactions of the characters who are struggling with challenges and feelings related to a family torn apart by broken relationships. I was left with the feeling that there was a reality starting point to her book!” Thelma Cockburn, Founding National Director of Rainbows Canada

“Taylor hands the reader twists and double-twists, spinning what could have been a typical narrative into a fresh, surprising, and breathtakingly painful celebration of human relationships. Moreover, Taylor can really write. Her language and range of characterization betrays sophistication beyond her years. Some of her turns of phrase are simply remarkable in this very lyrical novella.” 
Dr. Laura Robinson, Royal Military College