Coming to Kickstarter June 24, 2026:
Edges & Other Hard Things
a YA Christian fiction novel by Lauren Thell
Teen artist Rhapsodie Welles’ life has so far been defined by Sensory Processing Disorder, and now she’s itching for a future not limited by her disability. Then she’s paired with the boy of her nightmares for a school photography project, forcing her to rethink how badly she wants success.
But as their unlikely partnership veers toward friendship, then something *more*, Rhapsodie realizes the boy who just might be the key to becoming the person God made her to be is himself in need of a hero.
Edges & Other Hard Things is perfect for fans of artistic characters, clean, slow-burn YA romance, and contemporary Christian fiction that doesn’t shy from tough social issues.
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One White, Dark Night
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When a battered stranger walks out of a blizzard and into her family’s diner, sixteen-year-old Raine must overcome her deepest insecurities to deliver a message that could save his life.
The Day Hanna Hosanna Helped Cootie Judy
a story of true friendship
When Hanna stands up to the school bully to protect the boy she once mocked, she discovers that loving your neighbor means more than a single act of courage. It means becoming the friend he desperately needs.
The Green Grace Grows Again
a short YA Christian fiction romance
A teen whose biggest mistake became her most public humiliation discovers that her worth was never hers to lose in the first place.
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About Lauren Thell
Lauren Thell writes YA Christian fiction about characters who could be your boyfriend, sister, or best friend. But her blog is pretty popular too. She is a professional musician, an amateur dancer, and a wannabe astronaut.
