Division. Rage. Conflict. I’ve felt it loudly as I’ve walked silently through this time in history.The extremes of both sides have closed their ears and left their mouths wide open projecting undigested hate.Hardened hearts send sparks that start wildfires. Pundits fan the flames from both sides. Agitators add fuel. And as a society we combust. A … [Read more...]
Fall Silent and Listen
In all the noise, no one is listening. In all the debate, no one has ears to hear. Fall silent for a moment and listen. Put your defenses down and hear. We are called to love one another. We are designed to care.The violence of each side’s rhetoric has numbed us to our basic calling—to love one another. If each of us stepped back—fell silent—and … [Read more...]
When I am Gone
When I’m gone—you will be okay. It may not feel like it on that first day or even the first year. But just as my mom’s last words to me were, “I know you are going to be okay, Kayla”—I promise that you too will be okay.Here are a few words of advice for when you start your expedition to being okay on grief’s long journey.When I’m gone make sure you … [Read more...]
2021 FREE Kindle Book Deals
Where did 2021 go? As we enter that final month of the year I wanted to be sure to give my readers an opportuntity to download several of my Kindle books for FREE. Don't have a Kindle device? Directions at the end on how to use the app for free. A Little Handbook about Addiction will be available for free download Dec 1-5, 2021. This will give … [Read more...]
FREE Kindle Books While Quarantined or Social Distance Distancing
42 Days of FREE Kindle DownloadsI have scheduled all of my Kindle books to be totally free for you to download 5 days at a time. This is my way of supporting all the people who are being asked to self-quarantine, shelter in place, and stay home to participate in social distancing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The topics of my books vary … [Read more...]
My Mother’s Shadow
I agree with Patton Oswalt’s 7 year-old daughter, Alice, after the passing of her mother Michelle McNamara, “When your mom dies you’re the best memory of her. Everything you do and say is a memory of her.” In honor of Mother's Day I am sharing some of my poetry written over the years to my mother. Growing up in my mom’s shadow I learned to … [Read more...]
FREE Kindle Download LIMITED Time
You can get a FREE Kindle copy of my latest project 360 Degrees of Grief between August 21st to August 25th from Amazon. If you don't have a Kindle you can download the app for free on a smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. During this time you can also download a FREE Kindle version of my poetry book When I was Young I … [Read more...]
New Lower Kindle Edition Prices
Announcing new lower prices on all Kindle editions of Kayla Fioravanti books! All books have been added to Amazon's new Matchbook Program: If you buy a new print edition of this book (or purchased one in the past), you can buy the Kindle edition for only $0.99 (Save 67%). Print edition purchase must be sold by Amazon. $2.99 Kindle Edition: The … [Read more...]
The Artwork from When I Was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite
By popular demand the artwork used for my book, "When I Was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite" is now available as a print or greeting card from the artist Mark Lucero. You can now buy a 5 x 7 matted print (finished size with mat is 8 x 10) for $50.00. If you mention my name when you place the order Mark Lucero will sign the back of the print … [Read more...]
Advice from One Writer to Another
Excerpt from How to Self-Publish, The Author-preneur's Guide to Publishing. Chapter 3 In April 2011, after months of delays, I finally sat down to write my first book, How to Make Melt and Pour Soap from Scratch. My goal was to have the book written and published in time for a speaking engagement. My plan had been to start the book in January … [Read more...]
Book Reviews of When I was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite
Renee Crosse "WOW! What a beautifully written book of poetry. Kayla Fioravanti has such a genuine and honest way with words. Kayla writes, "In the Arms of the Shepherd, is the story of the redefinition of my life. The significance of the transformation that poem recounts is so important to who I am now that I wanted to break down the poem for my … [Read more...]
