Kayla I Shown-Dean

Kayla I. Shown-Dean is the author of The Ferocity Series, Muted, and Autumn Leaflets: A Collection of Poetry. Born and raised in Arkansas, Kayla attended Arkansas State University where she graduated with her B.A. and M.A. in English, specializing in American Literature before 1865. Currently, she works as a Student Development Specialist at ASU and writes occasionally for her hometown newspaper, The Daily Citizen. When she is not working, Kayla enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her husband and son.