Winter Simplicity, filmed during winter in the American Southwest. Watch a full moonrise over red sandstone cliffs on a stormy night, join me in birdwatching, enjoy nature timelapses, watch light and shadow dance across the landscape, clouds drifting and swirling across the chilly sky, and glimpse some enchanting foggy days in the desert.

The December 1946 issue of Arizona Highways magazine (the magazine I read from in this video) was the first nationally circulated magazine to publish an issue all in color. They beat Nat Geo and Life Magazine!

I hope that you enjoy this video, if you do, please share it with someone you think will also enjoy it. Sharing any of my videos (or any of my other creative endeavors) really helps me out a lot! Thank you!

-Kayla Oliver

My latest book (and my first published work of fiction!) is called Rock Art Romance: A Southwestern Novelette by Kayla Oliver

It’s a captivating tale of love and adventure with vivid descriptions of the Southwest. Rock Art Romance is a fast paced novelette and a clean read. Perfect for those who like sweet romances, westerns, cowboys, petroglyphs, hiking, archaeology, music, and dogs!

Here’s the book description:

While researching a remote petroglyph site in the wilds of the Southwest, Callie comes face to face with something unexpected, causing her to be stranded in the desert, injured and alone. Will a handsome cowboy come along to rescue her?

Where you can purchase my book:

Support your local indie bookstores! Type in your zip code at indiebound to find local places you can order from. Southern Utah people can order from The Book Bungalow if you want to. It’s also available online at amazon and barnes & noble

Ways you can support me (or any other author) without spending any money:

Share with family and friends who you think might enjoy the book. Talk to your local librarian and request that they acquire a copy.

Please leave a review online at goodreads, amazon, or wherever you prefer if you liked my book! It really helps!

It’s finally here! My second book is now published and out into the world! It’s called Blossoms of My Desert Home: A collection of photography, art, & poetry by Kayla Oliver

Here’s the book description:

“An adoration of the American Southwest, this book is a work of art in honor of the many beautiful blossoms of the desert. Photographs taken in Arizona, Utah, and Nevada, highlight the stunning landscapes, and also the characteristics of individual flowers. The poetry exudes the author’s love of her Southwestern home and the flora of the desert. Assorted paintings range from acrylic abstracts and watercolor, to mixed media art. This book is an eclectic mix of beauty that the Southwest has to offer. Printed with premium color ink on uncoated 70 lb white paper.”

Where you can purchase my book:

Support your local indie bookstores! Type in your zip code at indiebound to find local places you can order from. Southern Utah people can order from The Book Bungalow if you want to. It’s also available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 

Ways you can support me (or any other author) without spending any money:

Share with family and friends who you think might enjoy the book. Talk to your local librarian and request that they acquire a copy. Watch the video I made showing the book page by page. Leave a review online if you liked it.