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 … [Read more...]
FREE Kindle Books While Quarantined or Social Distance Distancing
42 Days of FREE Kindle Downloads I 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...]
Your Waves Echo Forever From Yesterday
Sometimes People come in and out of your life Like ocean waves. Sometimes Their lives lap gently up Onto the shores of your life. Sometimes They are powerful rolling waves That inspire you And touch you deeply, And then settle into Gentle consistent waves that comfort you. Sometimes The tide is out And they seem distant, And … [Read more...]
Kayla Fioravanti Releases New Book :: When I was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite
On October 5, 2012, Kayla Fioravanti published her first poetry book entitled When I was Young I Flew the Sun Like a Kite. When I was Young I Flew the Sun as a Kite is transparently written with heart, soul and passion, carrying the reader back to childhood's innocence, then through the darkness of an off-course life, and finally steering … [Read more...]
Breaking in the New Stuff Contest
Everything is squeaky new on my website and social media sites and I’m so excited about it. But all new things need some breaking in. For much of the first year of my website my comment section wasn’t working correctly. I also just started a new Kayla Fioravanti Facebook page and a brand new Goodreads Author page. Newness is great, but … [Read more...]