AUSTIN, TX — September 17, 2026 — Local writer Kayla S. Bey announces the release of her debut entertaining memoir, Wait, Was That a Joke?, available everywhere on November 6, 2026.

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Kayla S. Bey is an entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and now author whose journey has been anything but predictable. A native of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, Kayla’s story spans small-town beginnings, collegiate athletics, career pivots, corporate life, community leadership, and entrepreneurship.

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As the Founder & Principal Consultant of Visio Clara Consulting, Kayla has built a six-figure consulting business grounded in strategy, relationships, and a clear vision for what’s possible.

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Her debut memoir, Wait, Was That a Joke?, takes readers behind the polished résumé and into the real-life moments that shaped her; her upbringing, early adulthood, unexpected career turns, lessons learned, and the sometimes-hilarious reality of reinventing yourself.

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With wit, candor, and a healthy dose of “you really can’t make this stuff up,” Kayla reminds readers that the road to success rarely looks like the plan and sometimes the plot twist is the point.

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Book Details:

• Title: Wait, Was That a Joke?

• Author: Kayla S. Bey

• Publisher: Independent Press

• Publication Date: November 6, 2026

• ISBN: TBD

• Format: Paperback & E-book

• Price: $28.88 (Paperback), $8.88 (E-book)

• Availability: Major online retailers and local independent bookstores