Hi, I'm Kayla. It's nice to meet you.

Now here's a little more about me...As a freelance writer I mainly contribute to publications in the Northern Nevada/California area and cover stories about whatever is catching my eye. With 15 years of marketing experience under my belt, I also work with clients to help boost their inbound marketing efforts and create content for blogs, websites, publications, and other marketing materials. If you have a project that you need help with, feel free to email me or find me on Upwork.

5/4/ 25 update: I just revamped my LinkedIn profile, and it is live again. I finished my next Moon Guide, too...details to come soon!

3/16/25 update: My LinkedIn recently got hacked, so it's hibernating for now. The best way to get a hold of me right now is through Instagram.

I'm also excited about my Moon guidebooks with Stuart Thornton titled Northern California Road Trips out in stores now! It is the perfect companion for a trip around Northern California, spelling out where to go, what to see, and what to do in the state's coastal and inland regions. This comprehensive guide also includes a variety of maps, images, and information about national parks such as Lassen, Crater Lake, Yosemite, and more. I hope you enjoy reading Northern California Road Trips as much as I enjoyed writing it and that you find a place (or a few) that you connect with and will want to go back to :)  

MY AWARDS:

2024: Sierra Nevada Ally- 2 out of the 3 top stories read of 2024:

Why Now is the Time to Go to Prison

The Great Carnelian Bay Poop Spill of 2024

This isn't so much an "award" but something I'm very proud of. 

I'm grateful the Sparks Tribune/Battle Born Media believes in my work enough to have entered it in the Nevada Press Association's Awards of Excellence contest.  Here are some of my accomplishments with Battle Born Media: 

2021 Nevada Press Association Award: 1stin Rural Business Spot News Story, Sparks Tribune

2021 Nevada Press Association Award: 1stin Rural News Obituary, Sparks Tribune

2021 Nevada Press Association Award: 3rd in Rural Sports Feature Writing, Sparks Tribune

2020 Nevada Press Association Award: 3rd in Rural Feature Writing, Sparks Tribune

2019 Nevada Press Association Award: 3rd in Community Feature Writing, Sparks Tribune