Self Publishing Fiction

Dark skin, curly hair, freckles, and full lips. Smart, strong, funny, and friendly. Lilly knows that she does not look like her friends, and others have noticed. Through playful, lyrical lines, Lilly speaks up for every child who has been asked "What are you?" in this celebration of self-love and acceptance.

Brennon Trapper isn’t sure who he really is, since there are two Brennons ticking inside his head. At school, he does whatever he must do to be liked, but at home, inside his trailer, he crawls back inside himself, wishing he could disappear. His father likely wouldn’t even notice if he did.

Mario is a typical grade school boy who is afraid that others, including his teacher, see him as weird, mainly because he sees pictures hidden in everyday objects. When the problem begins interfering with his school work, his teacher talks with him to set him straight.

Little Hannah is a beautiful and kind-hearted child with a very special voice. When the cruel and jealous Angie tries to rob Hannah of her gifts, she believes the answer is to stay small. But, things go from bad to worse. Bullied and taunted, Hannah doesn't stand much of a chance...until a magical creature appears and encourages her to stand tall and shine like a star.

Join Jojo and Mike in their adventures in Majestic Park as they meet a diverse group of colorful characters. Though those they meet may look and act differently than they expect, they soon learn those differences don’t really matter - it is what is inside that really counts.

Who Made a Hole in the Chicken Coop is a delightful children's book that champions the power of confidence for children at an age when they need it most. It is a book for every child who seeks encouragement, especially from the people who mean the most to them - their parents. An uplifting book that teaches children positive life skills early on and reinforces a child’s dreams, self-esteem, and imagination.

The Secret World of the Little Imps is a book about Nick’s discovery of the Little Imps’ secret world when he clicks a link under a video game on his computer. Suddenly, he meets Sir Stephen, who looks like a court jester, and his cat Cindy. Nick’s computer avatar follows them as they lead him to a magical place with all kinds of beings who live beyond a red and a green door, respectively. He also meets some scary challenges and learns about the worlds of "I can" and "I can’t".

In the tradition of Not All Princesses Dress in Pink and Princess in Black, What Does a Princess Really Look Like? breaks many old princess stereotypes. In this story, Chloe sets out to craft her very own princess. She quickly realizes that princesses are more than just frilly dresses and tiaras. "Inside of our head is where our smarts are," she says to herself, “and this princess is very smart." Chloe discovers that her power is not in how she looks but in how she can affect others.

Ants have to work hard during the summer to build their homes and gather food for the winter, but the Dilly Dally family has a different tradition: they always play first. If they have any time, then they work a little. The Family Work Play ants, however, first build their house and gather their food and then they relax and have fun. So they built a strong house and had lots of food for the coming winter. When the long, cold winter came, the Dilly Dally family had a tough time getting food and keeping warm. However, they learned an important lesson.

Missy the mouse has a very big problem - she's dissatisfied with who she is and what she looks like. Even worse, Horace the cat is constantly chasing her, and she can't do anything about it! One day, while being chased by Horace, Missy wishes herself into becoming a big cat. Her wish comes true, and she chases Horace. Missy is delighted that she is now the biggest and most beautiful cat in the whole world. But she quickly discovers that cats have serious problems with dogs.

A knife streaked with blood. A teenage gang held in jail. A dangerous man owed a load of money. A life-changing offer too good to refuse. Welcome to the world of 15-year-old Evan Banksky, a world that seems to be spinning dangerously out of control. A world that seems impossible to escape. Until he gets some unexpected help from a mysterious group on a mission to reveal the truth behind a great illusion.

As if being a teenager isn't hard enough...Can you imagine how it feels to wake up one day and find out that you are not who you thought you were? If you're anything like me, you know it's hard enough trying to fit in - in high school - without having to deal with the knowledge that your dad is an alien part of the time. I don't even get how you can be an alien part of the time....Not to mention all of the crazy new alien gifts you really wish you could return. Oh well, at least I have an explanation for the blue hair. Could life get any crazier?

Bianca is a girl who loves lots of things. She bounces from ballet to blowing bubbles; and from reading to picking flowers. But when small worries start to sizzle inside her head she loses her trademark bounce. Retreating from all she loves, Bianca must find a way to meet her worries head on so she can find her bounce!

This is a story about a boy named Garry whose eyesight is not the best. One day, his most favorite toy just vanishes into thin air. He can't seem to find it anywhere, and it bothers Garry a lot. The same day, he gets glasses, and finally, he can see everything! Due to his new, sharp vision, the world changes around him! Will he be able to find his most favorite toy now?

Polla, an ugly misfit to her family, decides to leave home and seek a place where she belongs. Her journey is one of frustration and self-discovery. "Who am I? What am I? And why do I feel as if I don't know how to be myself?" These are only a few of the difficult questions our strong and fearless bear unearths in her adventure to the inner working of her own reality.

Feeling sad? Think happy! You can cheer yourself up in lots of ways. Try being friendly to someone in need of a friend. Do something you think is fun, like riding a bike or putting on a show. And keep thinking happy thoughts. Even when you don't feel lovable, remember that you are loved by many people. When you think happy, anything can happen!

Meet Riley Case: An expert with dogs, lousy with people. She's been keeping a low profile at her high school - well, except for that incident with the birds - but when the chance comes to use her talents as a dog trainer to help the drama department win a national competition, she knows she can't stay in the shadows any longer. Funny and tender, with plenty for any animal lover to love, Doggirl and her dogs will steal your heart.

A classic coming-of-age story. Carl Matt - even his name mocks him. The people of Wattle Beach do their best to grind him under foot. Why are the Matts such pariahs? The answer lies in Wiseman's Cove, a short ride across the strait, where Carl finds refuge in the most unlikely place. Wiseman's Cove has been waiting for Carl - waiting a long time.

Max and the Monkeys is the second audiobook in the Little Mates series by Jo Louise and Brielle Spicer.

Vinney is short. He gets picked on, overlooked in the lunch line, and passed by for the good parts in the school play. He can’t reach the chapter books in the library and never gets passed the basketball! Vinney hates being short. That is, until he learns to think big! Vinney takes his new positive attitude to school and turns the downsides of being short upside down. It’s tough being little in a big world, but Vinney learns that it isn’t so bad after all.