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Meet Kayla.
It was in 2021—after a childhood filled with reading and yearning to create her own stories—that Melbourne (Naarm) based writer Kayla Morton decided to act on the manuscript idea that had refused to leave her mind.
Now, Kayla has two indie releases slated for 2025 (THOSE WHO BURN THE BRIGHTEST) and 2026 (SEVEN SILENCED) with Lake Country Press, and is seeking to traditionally publish her other manuscripts.
When she's not creating WIP moodboards and angsty playlists, Kayla can be found drinking one-too-many iced mochas or thrifting for new trinkets.
Photo by Kate Jung
Press Kit
Short Bio (44 words): Kayla Morton is a writer based in Melbourne (Naarm) who adores iced oat mochas and days spent thrifting. Published by Lake Country Press, THOSE WHO BURN THE BRIGHTEST (May, 2025) is her debut novel. Kayla is seeking to traditionally publish her other completed manuscripts.
Long Bio (98 words): Kayla Morton is a writer based in Melbourne (Naarm). It was in 2021—after a childhood filled with reading and yearning to create stories that felt true to herself—that Kayla decided to act on her dream of becoming an author. THOSE WHO BURN THE BRIGHTEST (May, 2025) is her first published novel. Her second forthcoming novel, SEVEN SILENCED, is slated for release with Lake Country Press in 2026. Kayla is seeking to traditionally publish her other completed manuscripts. Connect with Kayla via her website to stay up to date with her social media platforms and publishing journey.
Download Headshots: Colour - Option One, Colour - Option Two, Monochrome - Option One, Monochrome - Option Two (All credits to photographer Kate Jung)
Download Book Assets: THOSE WHO BURN THE BRIGHTEST - Front Cover, THOSE WHO BURN THE BRIGHTEST - Back Cover, THOSE WHO BURN THE BRIGHTEST - Full Jacket (All credits to artist Angelica Gregori and designer Rae Valtera)