Breyanna I.L. Evans
State: Utah
Breyanna I.L. Evans is a multi‑genre independent author, illustrator, and book designer based in Utah. With a bachelor's degree in creative writing, she initially taught middle and high school English before shifting to her current role as a reading intervention specialist at the University of Utah Reading Clinic. She writes across a variety of formats—YA fantasy, novellas, poetry and short story collections, and children’s stories—and handles nearly every aspect of publication herself, including writing, formatting, graphic design, interior art, and marketing. Her works include the Bound trilogy (Bound, Severed), the Azure Light duology and related novella, the children’s books Especially You and What I Do Know, and the poetry and short story compilation Accidentally External. A lover of fantasy and horror films, painting, drawing, and gaming (like Dark Souls), Breyanna balances her creative side with a dedication to family and education.
Genres: Fantasy, Romance
Audiences: Young Adult
Books by Breyanna I.L. Evans
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Twice in a Lifetime
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Twice in a Lifetime is a heartfelt contemporary romance about grief, healing, and the possibility of love after unimaginable loss. When artist Kalli Morgan loses her fiancé in a tragic accident, the vibrant life she once cherished falls into shadow. Struggling to navigate her pain while keeping her humor and creativity alive, Kalli withdraws from family and friends—until she meets Seth, whose presence feels strangely familiar. As their connection deepens, Kalli must decide if she is ready to open her heart again, and what it means to love not just once, but twice in a lifetime. Tender, emotional, and ultimately hopeful, this sweet romance explores family bonds, therapy, and the courage to embrace joy again.
Bound Trilogy
Genre: Fantasy
Audience: Young Adult
Tags: Romantasy
The Bound Trilogy follows Lane Shrayan, a determined seventeen-year-old leader-in-training, and Alec Montrose, a mercenary with a haunted past, as they are mysteriously and magically bound together. What begins as reluctant companionship quickly deepens into a shared destiny where their pain, choices, and futures intertwine. Together they must navigate perilous quests, uncover ancient truths, and confront the power of the Fates themselves. Equal parts adventure, romance, and self-discovery, the trilogy explores what it means to be connected—by magic, by love, and by sacrifice—even when the world is unraveling.
Azure Light Series
Genre: Fantasy
Audience: Young Adult
Tags: Romantasy
Azure Light Series by Breyanna I.L. Evans is a young-adult romantic fantasy series that follows Taliah’s daring journey through darkness to save her kingdom and her heart. Faced with impossible choices and guided by unexpected allies, she discovers the true cost of sacrifice—and the power of real connection. Rooted in adventure and emotional depth, the series offers a captivating romp through peril, love, and the light that might just be worth saving.
Clairvoyance
Genre: Fantasy
Audience: Young Adult
Samm Smith is a high‑schooler grappling with everyday struggles—social awkwardness, academic pressure, and turbulence at home—while hiding one extraordinary secret: she can read minds. Her life takes a perilous turn when her powers are discovered by someone with sinister intentions. Captured and subjected to brutal training and torture, Samm must rely on the help of unlikely allies to escape and make her way back home.
Clairvoyance
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What I Do Know
Genre: Picture Book
Audience: Children's
What I Do Know is a tender children’s book that follows a new mother as she realizes that parenting is a journey of discovery. While she believed she had prepared for everything, each day with her baby teaches her something new—about love, patience, and the little surprises that come with nurturing a child. Told with warmth and gentle honesty, this story reassures parents and delights young readers alike, capturing the magic of learning and growing together.
What I Do Know
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Especially You
Genre: Picture Book
Audience: Children's
Especially You is a heartwarming rhyming picture book that inspires readers to embrace their true selves. Through the journey of a little owl facing challenges and setbacks, the story delivers uplifting reminders that courage and confidence come from within. With gentle, encouraging text paired with whimsical illustrations, this book is both a comforting read for children and a timeless message for readers of all ages: you can do anything—as long as you remember to be yourself.
Especially You
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Accidentally External
Genre: Poetry
Audience: Adult
Accidentally External is a vibrant collection of poetry, short stories, and original art that offers a glimpse into the world through the author’s eyes. With themes that span reflection, imagination, and lived experience, the pieces invite readers to feel, question, and connect in new ways. This compilation blends heartfelt expression with creative storytelling, making it both deeply personal and universally resonant.