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Vella Karman
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Vella Karman is a Christian novelist drawing on her southern roots to craft stories splashed with color and emotion. Her writing has been read in more than forty countries so far and she aspires to write gripping, whimsical stories that keep readers up till three a.m.
She was the managing editor of the Fantastical Summer Anthology, leading a team of fifteen writers to craft a cohesive collection of short stories. Her debut novel, Beyond the Mirage, releases from The Pearl in May 2026.
When she isn’t crafting stories, you can find her helping people fill their lives with LIGHT on her website and cultivating community on Instagram. Go find out what else she’s up to at vellakarman.com!
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Book 1:
Beyond the Mirage
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Summary
What if God allowed people to teleport?
Lauren is a quodesher – one of those people who can teleport a whole carful of people across the country.
When California wildfires turn the drive to her sister’s wedding into a mad dash teleportation tour of the country, she’s entrusted with her sister’s wedding ring...and thrust into a responsibility she knows she's not ready for.
When the ring goes missing, Lauren is forced to make choices that will impact the lives of the people around her forever.
As the leader of this ragtag group of wedding guests, she finds herself in more trouble than she bargained for. And since when did she ask to be haggled about her parents’ death (ancient history) at every move?
Not all is as it seems. And trusting God...might just be a journey.
With the imagination and powerful prose of Nadine Brandes's Wishtress, this clean YA novel speaks to the journeys we all embark on, and the faith it takes to put the broken pieces back together.
Book 2:
Fantastical Summer
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What would you do if you started growing a fluffy tail every time you felt embarrassed?
A mermaid outcast, a girl who can steal stars, and a high schooler suddenly affected by gravity in a gravity-free world—these are just a few of the fantastical premises you’ll find in this collection of short stories.
Weaving classic coming-of-age themes into magical versions of our world, fifteen Christian writers each bring a fresh perspective on childhood, loneliness, and identity.
Save a spot in your beach bag, because this collection of clean, fun summer stories is more than a fluff read. This beautifully brave anthology leads us to ask hard questions while staying grounded in the truth of the Bible. You'll want to revisit these thought-provoking stories throughout the year.
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Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
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