Kayla Hicks - Author Kayla Hicks - Author
What is it about?Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon.Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in...
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Indie Authors struggle to be seen among the traditionally published books and just a crowded marketBeing an author at all is tough in terms of ensuring that your audience discovers your book.In order...
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I have been honored to be invited to join numerous other local authors in my area to attend a local author event at Lititz Public Library on November 4th.At this event, you can purchase my books Anywh...
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What happens when death gives you a choice between death and being his personal hitman?What is it about?Death needs a vacation. Badly. But there’s a catch: There are people who cheat the system, alway...
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How to Prepare for an Author Event

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A book signing or author event can make a huge impact on an author’s careerIn the weeks leading up to a big author event, planning needs to take place to ensure that it’s going to go well.Authors shou...
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With dedication and planning, authors can grow their social media accounts to be more successful than they imaginedIt’s common for authors to feel uneasiness when it comes to growing their social medi...
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Over the course of an author’s career, it’s crucial to keep developing your own knowledge and skills in order to be successfulIn order to have a successful career as an author, the key is to keep grow...
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Determining Your Writing Style

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Sometimes this is one of the toughest stepping stones in an author’s careerJust like the way you talk or the mannerisms you show when you speak to others, writers do various things when they write tha...
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Book marketing needs to be prepared before your book’s release to make it effectiveWhether you are a new or seasoned author, every author can stand to improve their marketing skills.It’s no secret tha...
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With a little bit of research and practice, making and updating your covers can pay offBelieve it or not, readers do in fact judge books by their covers.At the beginning of my writing career, I did in...
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Free Books for Kids Program

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For kids who have little to no access to book during the summer monthsI have some news and I hope that there are some people out there who are willing to help me out.I know this is a long time coming,...
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How Threads is the New Twitter

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With Twitter tottering on the edge of collapse, Meta introduces a Twitter-like platform called ThreadsOver the past few months, the news on social media platforms has been highly revolving around Twit...
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Without an author's love for the story and its authenticity, the story falls flatThe publishing world itself is a challenging feat for anyone to navigate.There are numerous hoops to jump through. Auth...
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Twitter Yet Again Has a Shake Up

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The recent shakeup on Twitter has users leaving in droves and people searching for another place to goIt's no secret that Twitter has been in a slow decline for a while now, but unfortunately, the mos...
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A month after Kayla Hicks released Secrets They Never Told, it is receiving praise from reviewers of all kinds, readers, and bloggers alike.Jenny Lous Book Reviews:"This YA book is heart-warming, with...
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Building a consistent social media presence across numerous platforms is how authors build an audienceToo many authors aren’t aware of how effective building a social media presence can be, which ofte...
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