About Kyona
"How in the world do you pronounce your name?"
I get this question a lot. I love my name!
Pronunciation: "Ki-oh-nuh" Hope that helps! :)
My Background
I attended Crypticon Seattle over Memorial Day Weekend 2012-2014. www.crypticonseattle.com It is amazing and so much fun. See pictures on Facebook at Kyona Jiles - Author.
As a public school teacher, I believe reading and writing are important. I also believe that people should be able to have an escape from the stress of everyday life. It doesn't matter if that's books, movies, video games, or relaxing with friends.
Life's too short! Enjoy it any way you can.
Just some stuff...
SOME OF MY FAVORITES
*Music - Right after Reading and Writing, my favorite thing to do is listen to music. The best part is that I can listen to music while I read or write! Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Kelly Clarkson, Eric Church, Halestorm, P!nk, Matchbox 20, Maroon 5, Rob Thomas, and Nickelback are just SOME of the artists that make up the 5,000 songs on my iTunes....
*Movies and TV - I have an endless string of movies and TV Shows I watch on Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon. My favorite movie is "Sahara" with Matthew McConaughey. Another one of my faves is "Long Kiss Goodnight" with Gena Davis. My new favorite movies are "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jungle Cruise".
The Books I Read Over and Over...
Ride The Wind by Lucia St. Claire Robson
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard
Message In A Bottle by Nicholas Sparks
Kiss And Tell by Cherry Adair
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty
"The Knockemout Series" by Lucy Score (actually anything by Lucy Score ♥)
A little bit serious...
Let me start this with an immediate disclaimer: I am a very unpolitical person. I have not put these comments here to offend anyone. Part of being a writer is being very open and honest about your opinion.
WHAT I BELIEVE
* Don't complain about a problem unless you're willing to be part of the solution.
* Laughter and Humor really are the best medicine.
* Life is hard and usually not fair. Deal with it.
* Teachers are the most important and the least respected professionals in the world. Every job has a purpose. But, how did doctors, lawyers, custodians, bank tellers, etc. become what they are? Because of the education they received from their teachers.
*My grandpa was a Marine and my Uncle was a Marine. My dad and both his parents were in the Army and Marines. My step-dad was in the Air Force. I believe our troops deserve our support and prayers. They were not drafted; they are doing something they believe in.