Books published by Pares Forma Press

Life is not easy when you look one way on the outside and feel another way on the inside. But that's just the sort of life Porkington Hamm has, after getting a dose of Doctor Morty's experimental stem cell serum.Thinking, feeling, and (mostly) looking human, he deals with discrimination, dysphoria, and social anxiety, and must come to terms with his origin. With help from his best friend Tom, Porkington explores the city, makes friends, and develops his culinary talents. He can often be found at the library, the outdoor market, and his favorite café. And when he forgets about himself and concentrates on helping others - that's when he's at his best.But as in every town, there are people in the city he can't trust. Someone mysterious is stalking Porkington, and when Tom leaves town she makes her move. Is it the same person who got Doctor Morty fired from the university? Will her "conversion therapy" turn Porkington back into an ordinary pig?Fun and inspirational reading for fans of magical realism, children's fantasy, and science fiction.

Welcome to the small town of Chinkapin, Georgia, where recently-divorced Laurie Lanton is starting her new life in a warmer climate. To keep her mind off her ex, Laurie joins Mary and the other volunteers at the Treasure Chest, a charity thrift shop run by 'St. Mark's Across from the Tasty Chick.' Anything can happen at the Treasure Chest - and does. Two robberies, a leaky roof, and an invasion of mice give Laurie plenty to think about. But a couple of new men have also caught her attention.Will she pick Chase, the interesting and talented musician from St. Mark's choir? He sure is easy to be with, but there's something in his past no one wants to talk about. And just when things are heating up between them, Laurie overhears something that throws their future into doubt.And what about Jeff, the new painting instructor at the local arts center? He seems to have a few secrets of his own, including something he’s discovered about an old painting at the thrift shop. Laurie is shocked when the painting fetches $1.7 million in a New York art auction. Not only that, Jeff intends to keep the money for himself!Laurie has to find a way to convince Jeff to share the money. Will her ‘super power’ do the trick? Because if she can’t, the Treasure Chest might have to close down, and then what will happen to St. Mark’s?

Calypso loves the new-old house where she lives with her two mamas. She doesn't even mind that a ghost lives there too -- until the ghost ruins the mamas' holiday cookie party. Is there something he doesn't like about parties? Or holidays? Or cookies? Calypso is determined to find answers, and clues turn up in the most unexpected places -- the library, her friend's house, and even in the local cemetery. She celebrates her adoption on Family Day, and makes beautiful things in Mama Vic's pottery studio. But time is running out. With her cat Whiskers, and with help from her new friend Abbey, Calypso races to solve the mystery -- before the ghost can ruin their next party.Fun for middle-grade readers.