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Mikayla Young

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Mikayla is a dynamic writer and book enthusiast hailing from a quaint town in Tennessee. Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Tennessee Tech University, she crafts narratives that pulsate with emotional depth and insight. Her acclaimed poem “Tennessee” clinched the second spot in the TN Magazine Excellence in Poetry Prize, showcasing her talent for weaving personal experiences into broader, relatable themes.

As an self-published author, Mikayla has already made her mark with two poetry and short story collections, and her debut contemporary fiction novel captivating readers with her lyrical prowess. She dives into the worlds of fantasy, romance, mythology, and folklore, believing that literature should inspire, educate,
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Hawaiian Landscapes, Mythology/Folklore, and More Rise to the Surface in The Shark Prince by Malia Maunakea

The Hawaiian Islands hold stories that reach deep into the ocean and the land, blending nature, culture, and myth. The Shark Prince by Malia Maunakea brings these elements to life in a way that captures the imagination and honors Hawaiian heritage. This book invites readers to explore a world where the sea and its creatures are more than just background—they are central to identity and adventure.
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“just like a firework on the fourth of July
you have brightened my life even in the darkest times.
and became my hope and light. For you are,
my beautiful light in the night sky of life.”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

“perhaps one day is all it takes to start creating the memories that make up our life story
but multiple one-days to create a lifetime of us."
- One Day (poem)”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

“Who would have believed that something as simple as pumpkin pie could bring together and spark a lifelong friendship between a living human woman and a ghost man named Kai?”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

“perhaps one day is all it takes to start creating the memories that make up our life story
but multiple one-days to create a lifetime of us."
- One Day (poem)”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

“Who would have believed that something as simple as pumpkin pie could bring together and spark a lifelong friendship between a living human woman and a ghost man named Kai?”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

“Because they knew that no matter how far they traveled or how much they changed, the memories of their youth would always be waiting for them, just beyond the horizon.”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

“just like a firework on the fourth of July
you have brightened my life even in the darkest times.
and became my hope and light. For you are,
my beautiful light in the night sky of life.”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

“For with each turn of the page
An opportunity to escape to an enchantment of undiscovered mysteries laden with
Heroes, villains, and mythical creatures that fall and rise
And where destiny is written by hand but
Determined by the heart and mind”
Mikayla Young, Whispers of Ink: Letters to Art, Life, Love, Myths, and Nature

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