Kayla Hicks's Blog
July 2, 2025
YouTube Blog Review: Anywhere Else
Thankful to Indie Author Jill for taking the time to read and review my book Anywhere Else
https://youtu.be/aAsW2VUweKY?si=qKu8H...
https://youtu.be/aAsW2VUweKY?si=qKu8H...
May 14, 2025
Book Award
I am excited to share that I entered my young adult book, Secrets They Never Told into the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and it was a finalist for the Young New Adult Fiction (17 years and up) category.
I am so proud to share this because this book means so much to me and has such a powerful story to it.
I am so proud to share this because this book means so much to me and has such a powerful story to it.
February 10, 2025
Book sale
Looking for a heartwarming story to read around Valentines Day?
Anywhere Else is free on Amazon this week and always available on Kindle Unlimited
Anywhere Else is free on Amazon this week and always available on Kindle Unlimited
January 31, 2025
New Book Alert!
Escape City is finally here!
What is it about?
In the glittering world of social media, five affluent influencers—Noah, Josie, Rue, Jaxon, and Naya—are accustomed to luxury and attention. When Noah, heir to an amusement park empire, invites them to experience his family's newest venture, Escape City, they eagerly anticipate a thrilling zombie escape room adventure in Las Vegas.
But Escape City isn’t just an amusement park—it’s a living nightmare. As the simulated experience spirals into chaos, the friends find themselves trapped in a dystopian city overrun by the undead. What was supposed to be a game quickly becomes a battle for survival as they navigate deadly challenges and unravel cryptic puzzles to escape.
With the lines between reality and illusion blurring, their once-carefree lives crumble in a world where every decision could be their last.
Will their friendship and resourcefulness be enough to survive the horrors lurking within Escape City?
At the end of Escape City, readers also get a special short story from other characters in the universe as well as an Escape City Survival Guide.
What is it about?
In the glittering world of social media, five affluent influencers—Noah, Josie, Rue, Jaxon, and Naya—are accustomed to luxury and attention. When Noah, heir to an amusement park empire, invites them to experience his family's newest venture, Escape City, they eagerly anticipate a thrilling zombie escape room adventure in Las Vegas.
But Escape City isn’t just an amusement park—it’s a living nightmare. As the simulated experience spirals into chaos, the friends find themselves trapped in a dystopian city overrun by the undead. What was supposed to be a game quickly becomes a battle for survival as they navigate deadly challenges and unravel cryptic puzzles to escape.
With the lines between reality and illusion blurring, their once-carefree lives crumble in a world where every decision could be their last.
Will their friendship and resourcefulness be enough to survive the horrors lurking within Escape City?
At the end of Escape City, readers also get a special short story from other characters in the universe as well as an Escape City Survival Guide.
November 27, 2024
Sneak peek of One Last Bookmark
Great news for readers! I have a first-chapterOne Last Bookmark sneak peek available of One Last Bookmark here!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sneak-p...
https://www.patreon.com/posts/sneak-p...
November 20, 2024
ARC readers needed for new clean romance novella
Hello!
I am looking for ARC readers for my new romance novella called One Last Bookmark which releases on December 13th.
What is it about?
Emily has always believed in the magic of her father’s little bookstore in the heart of New York City. But as sales dwindle and the threat of closure looms, that magic feels harder to hold onto. Then Owen, a bestselling author with a reputation as dazzling as his stories, chooses their struggling shop for an unexpected book signing.
What begins as a business boost quickly becomes something more as Emily is swept into Owen’s world—and starts dreaming of her own life beyond the bookstore walls.
One Last BookmarkCan Emily protect her father’s legacy and begin to write her next chapter?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I am looking for ARC readers for my new romance novella called One Last Bookmark which releases on December 13th.
What is it about?
Emily has always believed in the magic of her father’s little bookstore in the heart of New York City. But as sales dwindle and the threat of closure looms, that magic feels harder to hold onto. Then Owen, a bestselling author with a reputation as dazzling as his stories, chooses their struggling shop for an unexpected book signing.
What begins as a business boost quickly becomes something more as Emily is swept into Owen’s world—and starts dreaming of her own life beyond the bookstore walls.
One Last BookmarkCan Emily protect her father’s legacy and begin to write her next chapter?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
October 29, 2024
Book Discussion
I will be posting some book discussions based on my books here on Goodreads and would love to hear readers' thoughts!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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October 9, 2024
Big Ask For The Backup Superhero
Did you know that books gain more visibility on Amazon once they reach 50 reviews?
Well, I have a big ask of you all. The Backup Superhero has 46 reviews, so close to 50!
And I was wondering if you have read The Backup Superhero, would you be willing to leave a review on Amazon?
If you have not, I have good news. I am putting The Backup Superhero for free for the week of October 14th so you can grab a free copy from Amazon, read and hopefully leave a review.
Again I appreciate you all and I hope you will consider this.
Well, I have a big ask of you all. The Backup Superhero has 46 reviews, so close to 50!
And I was wondering if you have read The Backup Superhero, would you be willing to leave a review on Amazon?
If you have not, I have good news. I am putting The Backup Superhero for free for the week of October 14th so you can grab a free copy from Amazon, read and hopefully leave a review.
Again I appreciate you all and I hope you will consider this.
August 30, 2024
Book Release Day
The Day the Gnomes Moved In is out today!
What is it about?
Laurel adores the magical gnome village along the walking trail, but she's heartbroken when it suddenly disappears. Determined to create her own enchanting gnome village, Laurel teams up with her parents to gather all the perfect pieces.
But soon, strange things start happening.
The gnomes mysteriously move around the yard, and Laurel's dollhouses somehow find their way into the village. Could it be that the gnomes are coming to life?
Get it here:
https://a.co/d/gt0CPvc
What is it about?
Laurel adores the magical gnome village along the walking trail, but she's heartbroken when it suddenly disappears. Determined to create her own enchanting gnome village, Laurel teams up with her parents to gather all the perfect pieces.
But soon, strange things start happening.
The gnomes mysteriously move around the yard, and Laurel's dollhouses somehow find their way into the village. Could it be that the gnomes are coming to life?
Get it here:
https://a.co/d/gt0CPvc
August 26, 2024
Childrens Book Release
I am happy to share that this Friday my new children's picture book, The Day The Gnomes Moved In will be out.
What is it about?
Laurel adores the magical gnome village along the walking trail, but she's heartbroken when it suddenly disappears. Determined to create her own enchanting gnome village, Laurel teams up with her parents to gather all the perfect pieces.
But soon, strange things start happening.
The gnomes mysteriously move around the yard, and Laurel's dollhouses somehow find their way into the village. Could it be that the gnomes are coming to life?
It will be available on Amazon!
What is it about?
Laurel adores the magical gnome village along the walking trail, but she's heartbroken when it suddenly disappears. Determined to create her own enchanting gnome village, Laurel teams up with her parents to gather all the perfect pieces.
But soon, strange things start happening.
The gnomes mysteriously move around the yard, and Laurel's dollhouses somehow find their way into the village. Could it be that the gnomes are coming to life?
It will be available on Amazon!
