Books published by Luminous Words Press

Inspired by Greek mythology, A Midsummer Night's Dream follows the adventures of young Athenian lovers, a group of actors, the Duke and Duchess of Athens, Theseus and Hippolyta, and the fairies who inhabit nearby moonlit woods. This classic tale is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare written around 1594 to 1596. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works and is widely performed across the world. This Coloring NovelsTM edition is the public domain version and has 40 imaginative colorable illustrations (characters, scenes, and many pattern designs) including featured artwork by author and artist, Emilyann Girdner. This is a novella length publication.  About Coloring NovelsTM:Novels have been refused the love of artistic interactivity and brilliant colors for far too long. Not anymore...Coloring novels were dreamed up by author and artist, Emilyann Girdner. She launched Coloring Novels™ because she wanted to bring the joy of reading novels and coloring together. Reading is an inspiring experience, so you are invited to color the provided pictures, draw your own art, and jot down your ideas as you enjoy this adventure. For more coloring and reading enjoyment, collect all classic stories available by Coloring Novels™.Note that colored pencils are ideal for this paper.Markers and some gel pens may bleed through pages.Attempting to color the paperback edition covers may cause smearing and is not recommended.    

The Forgotten Dream is the third book in the Amazon Best-Selling Obsidian Series. The first book in this young adult fantasy series,The Labyrinth Wall, is a Dante Rossetti Award Finalist and is a Reader's Favorite 5 Star rated book.During a dire encounter with magical attackers, an unexpected visitor shows up to save the day. However, suspicions of this unwanted guest arise when people start disappearing in Kasabac. It is difficult to know who can be trusted and harder to ignore the alarming claims about the labyrinth that come to Araina’s attention. Will she be able to locate the missing people? Perhaps more importantly, can she discern the truth from the lies about the labyrinth? Schedule

The fantasy charm of Eragon meets the gritty flare of The Hunger Games in the Amazon Best-Selling Obsidian Series books which offer a surprising and fresh magical labyrinth adventure. Imagine a labyrinth world from the perspective of its native people... Araina’s lonely teenage life is forever altered when she witnesses a man with supernatural powers emerge through a rippling wall into the dark and deadly labyrinth she calls home. Araina must solve many mysteries surrounding the newcomer and the labyrinth she thought she knew so well. And, as a result of the stranger’s arrival, Araina’s creators have unleashed a series of attacks against the labyrinth inhabitants. She must decide if she will trust potentially deceitful allies in order to survive. “It is a book that all fantasy lovers will find addictive and thrilling.” — Readers’ FavoriteAn Amazon Best-SellerA Dante Rossetti International Award FinalistReader’s Favorite 5 Star Rated   

Beauty and the Beast is a treasured classic fairytale passed down through generations that explores the love story of a beautiful young girl captured in the enchanted castle of a frightening beast. Now, Beauty and the Beast has been creatively reimagined in this delightful Coloring NovelsTM edition which includes over 50 colorable designs as well as featured art by Emilyann Girdner, Cora Johnson, Ali Kahler, and Alyssa Kahler. This is a short story length publication.  About Coloring NovelsTM:Novels have been refused the love of artistic interactivity and brilliant colors for far too long. Not anymore...Coloring novels were dreamed up by author and artist, Emilyann Girdner. She launched Coloring Novels™ because she wanted to bring the joy of reading novels and coloring together. Reading is an inspiring experience, so you are invited to color the provided pictures, draw your own art, and jot down your ideas as you enjoy this adventure. For more coloring and reading enjoyment, collect all classic stories available by Coloring Novels™.Note that colored pencils are ideal for this paper.Markers and some gel pens may bleed through pages.Attempting to color the paperback edition covers may cause smearing and is not recommended. 

The fantasy charm of Eragon meets the gritty flare of The Hunger Games in the Amazon Best-Selling Obsidian Series books which offer a surprising and fresh magical labyrinth adventure.  Imagine a labyrinth world from the perspective of its native people... Araina’s lonely teenage life is forever altered when she witnesses a man with supernatural powers emerge through a rippling wall into the dark and deadly labyrinth she calls home. Araina must solve many mysteries surrounding the newcomer and the labyrinth she thought she knew so well. And, as a result of the stranger’s arrival, Araina’s creators have unleashed a series of attacks against the labyrinth inhabitants. She must decide if she will trust potentially deceitful allies in order to survive. “It is a book that all fantasy lovers will find addictive and thrilling.” — Readers’ FavoriteAn Amazon Best-SellerA Dante Rossetti International Award Finalist Reader’s Favorite 5 Star Rated This special Coloring Novels™ edition of The Labyrinth Wall features 60+ illustrations (which readers are encouraged to color) and includes contributed artwork by Maxim Allen, Dan Davies, Dan Walsh, Fluffy Wolfe, and Emilyann Girdner.    About Coloring NovelsTM:Novels have been refused the love of artistic interactivity and brilliant colors for far too long. Not anymore...Coloring novels were dreamed up by author and artist, Emilyann Girdner. She launched Coloring Novels™ because she wanted to bring the joy of reading novels and coloring together. Reading is an inspiring experience, so you are invited to color the provided pictures, draw your own art, and jot down your ideas as you enjoy this adventure. For more coloring and reading enjoyment, collect all classic stories available by Coloring Novels™.Note that colored pencils are ideal for this paper.Markers and some gel pens may bleed through pages.Attempting to color the paperback edition covers may cause smearing and is not recommended.