Kaitlyn Marquart is an aspiring author whose debut novel, Amber Luna My Bright Light, is set to captivate readers of all ages with its emotional depth and heartfelt storytelling. With a gift for stepping inside the minds of teenage girls, Marquart brings to life the intertwined stories of Amber, a thirteen-year-old with a wacky style but fragile confidence, and Mari, a girl wrestling with demons from her childhood that’s lost and afraid to admit she doesn’t believe in her family’s Mormon faith. This coming-of-age novel explores universal questions—Who am I? Where do I belong? What if I can’t do it?—and reminds readers that the light they've been protecting may be exactly what someone else needs to find their own. Through Amber and Mari’s journeys, Marquart delivers a powerful message about courage, trust, self-discovery, and the beauty of letting your light shine.