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Kayla Stone did not initially set out to become an author. For eighteen years, she consistently dedicated herself to a demanding career, managing communities, solving problems, and truly listening to people — in a way that most people rarely do. She collected stories as some might collect stamps: quietly and consistently, without fully realizing the significance of what she was doing.

Then, in 2021, she faced the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Amanda, leading to a period of profound silence in her life.

Just four days later, she returned to work, for showing up was second nature to her. The phone was ringing, and she knew how to answer it. Deep down, she believed Amanda was watching over her, and she wanted to make her proud.

Amidst this turmoil, writing unexpectedly emerged as a pathway for Kayla, not as an escape but as a means to make sense of her feelings and honor the countless stories she had gathered. It allowed her to express the thoughts that had quietly accumulated over nearly two decades of listening to those who often found themselves in disputes over issues that were never really at the heart of the matter.

In 2026, Kayla Stone Books was officially born — the pivotal year she finally brought her stories to life on paper. It was the year she transformed from a listener of stories into a storyteller herself.

Through her work, she writes for anyone who has ever felt invisible, for those who have laughed when tears were more appropriate, and for those who picked up the phone during tough times, showing up when it wasn’t required, yet persevered. With each book promotion, Kayla aims to provide reading recommendations for those seeking solace in stories, connecting with others through shared experiences.

There are no words adequate enough to express the gratitude that lives at the heart of Kayla Stone Books. But we are going to try anyway — because that is what we do here. We show up. We say the thing. We put it on record.

To the readers. You picked up a Kayla Stone book. In a world full of infinite distractions competing for your attention — your time, your eyes, your heart — you chose to spend some of it right here. That is not a small thing. That is everything.

Reading is an act of trust. You trusted that the pages would be worth your time. You trusted that someone you had never met had something valuable to share. You believed that laughter, honesty, and a little bit of heart could coexist within the same book, making it worth your investment.

We do not take that trust lightly. Every reader matters. Each person who finished a chapter and thought, yes, I know someone exactly like that — that person is the reason we continue writing. Your support also fuels our book promotions, amplifying the reach of our stories.

Thank you for your time. Thank you for your reviews. Thank you for every share, every recommendation, and every time you handed the book to a friend and said, you have to read this. You are the best marketing there is, and you do it out of pure generosity, for which we are incredibly grateful.

To the reviewers. You took the time not just to read but to respond. You transformed your thoughts into words and left them for others to discover. You have no idea how much that means to a debut author staring at a dashboard, wondering if anyone cares. You cared. You voiced your thoughts. Thank you.

To the colleagues and the professional family. The ones who answered at midnight. The ones who caught what was missed before it became a problem. The ones who have become extended family when the job asked too much and you gave it anyway. You know who you are. You have always shown up. So has Kayla Stone Books — because of you.

To the real Kayla. For the unconditional love, the perpetual chaos, and the absolute refusal to take no for an answer. You run the household, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 🐾

And to Amanda. Every word. Every page. Every book. This is all for you. Always. 🤍