Rayona Lovely Wilson
Rayona Lovely Wilson is a dedicated and hard-working writer who lives with their husband and four young children in The Bay Areyaaaaaaaah. When they’re not busy cranking out words to create a new story or four, they enjoy being a jungle gym to four awesome children or getting inspired by the likes of Juice Wrld, Polo G, XXXTentacion, and Trippie Redd. Rayona also loves spending time with a huge family where they’re found telling stories and driving everyone crazy.
Rayona has been writing since the age of twelve. It was one of the things that got them through a lot of the hardships they faced growing up. It became their outlet, something they found themself doing at any hour of the day. Rayona’s first published novel is titled ‘She Loves Me Not’ which was published in 2017.
Rayona’s main focus is writing young adult fiction as they wants to reach the younger crowds and let them know that reading is something that can be fun and entertaining. It can also be therapy. One of the huge focues is mental health and dealing with things that may be hard to deal with and Rayona wants to help people get through those hardships.
Rayona is hoping to one day not only inspire people with their words but to change their lives.
Keep following the journey. You’ll be surprised you.
Publications
Khalan, Breathe
14-year-old Khalan Smith grapples with the challenges of adolescence in the wake of his mother's sudden passing. Bullies lurk around every corner, and Khalan's love for basketball offers little solace.
Everything changes when he encounters Miles, a mysterious boy with glowing brown skin and white hair. There's an undeniable magic surrounding Miles, one that draws Khalan in despite his uncertainty.
Soon, he finds himself torn between tradition and the enchanting allure of Miles. Can Khalan navigate this turbulent journey while preserving his relationships and discovering the true extent of Miles's magic and the growing relationship between them?
I, Khalan
Khalan's journey takes a deeper dive into the complexities of therapy, family, faith, and friendship. As he continues to explore the mystical connection he shares with Miles, Khalan faces mounting pressure from his family.
With religious counseling looming over him, and the constant bullying getting worse, he must confront difficult choices about his identity and his future.
Will he succumb to the expectations placed upon him, or will he forge his own path, even if it means risking the relationships that he feels is saving him? As the stakes rise and the obstacles multiply, Khalan must summon all his courage to navigate the challenges ahead and determine where his true allegiance lies.