‘Athazagoraphobia’ Published at Farside Review!

I am delighted to share my prose piece, Athazagoraphobia, is published at Farside Review in the journal’s newly released third issue!

Even though I wrote this piece last year, it is my first publication of 2023 and, upon rereading the piece, love how fitting a piece it feels upon which to enter the new year.

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Reflections on 2022 & Aspirations for 2023

I started university, moved to Arizona, was interviewed by two magazines, and worked on some amazing sponsored posts.

Here is how my achievements in 2022 helped me grow, my reflections on 2022, and my aspirations for 2023!

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The End of Jaya Avendel & The Beginning of Layla Todd

I have been writing under the pen name Jaya Avendel since 2017 when I first started sharing my writing online. However, over the past six years, as I have become more responsible and comfortable writing about who I am, the line that my pen name previously drew between myself and my online persona has become blurred.

Here is why I am switching my pen name for my real name and heading into 2023 as myself and myself alone.

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9 Easy Tips to Help You Get Started as a Beginner Content Creator + Tool List

If you have ever wanted to work with brands or read a sponsored post and thought ‘I would love to work on this type of content’, you absolutely can!

Here I share 9 easy tips to help you get started as a content creator, including tips on how to build an audience and pitch to brands, and a list of the tools I use to make working with brands and producing engaging content that much easier!

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27 Best Jewelry Gifts to Give Writers in 2023

Tis the season to start thinking about holiday shopping! And, if jewelry is on your mind, you’ll love this gift guide that is packed with the best jewelry gifts to give writers in 2022. Hopefully it satisfies even the pickiest of shoppers!

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Featured in VoyagePhoenix Magazine!

I am delighted to share that I am featured in VoyagePhoenix Magazine! The magazine is an incredible, vibrant publication that focuses on honest storytelling and authentic voices in the creative world. Read on for the full interview!

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6 Practical Uses for a GPS Tracker in Everyday Life

Purchasing a GPS Tracker can seem like a daunting last resort, but these trackers come in handy for a variety of everyday uses too. Here are a few practical ways using a GPS Tracker can enhance your sense of security and improve your peace of mind.

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Book Review: Golem by P.D Alleva + Book Giveaway!

Golem is a chilling read that cleverly weaves together the natural and supernatural into a story that makes the reader wonder where the line between truth and horror blurs. Here is why Golem is perfect for Halloween season and why it should be on your autumn reading list!

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Two Poems Published at Free Verse Revolution!

I am delighted to share two of my poems, Summertime Sadness and Blue Dusk, are published in the remarkable seventh issue from the literary magazine, Free Verse Revolution!

Here is why this collection is the perfect addition to your autumn reading list.

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