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Selestial Storyhouse

Publishing with heart, from one indie dreamer to another.

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The Heart Behind the House

We built Selestial Storyhouse because we believe in stories with soul — and the indie dreamers who write them.

This little imprint isn’t backed by a big press or fancy investors. It’s fueled by late-night edits, coffee-fueled brainstorms, mutual obsession over beautiful book design, and a whole lot of heart.
Just two creatives (Elly & Sam) doing what we love: helping indie authors feel seen, supported, and a little more magical.

Whether you're here to format your first novel, launch a new brand, or just find a publishing home that gets you, we’re here to make the journey a little softer, a little sparklier, and a lot more you.

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What We Offer

🎨 Design Waitlist
Premade covers, mood boards, social kits, and magic to make your book unmissable — all coming soon.

✨ Book Formatting
Professional interior formatting tailored to your story’s style — with packages ranging from minimalist to fully magical.

📦 Small-Batch Publishing
Our future imprint arm will offer micro-publishing support and project collabs for select indie authors.

✍ Branding & Author Websites
From one-page launch pads to fully branded author sites, we offer design rooted in vibe, voice, and visibility.

🛒 Author Consignment Program
Want to get your book stocked in our shop, bookmobile, or pop-ups? Learn how to consign with us.

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What Makes Selestial Different?

Indie-created, indie-devoted

  1. Soul-first design with story in mind

  2. No AI art, ever — just handcrafted work

  3. Sliding scale and payment plans available

  4. We believe in community, not competition

Meet the Dreamers Behind the Storyhouse

Elly (aka Rae, aka Lyssa Lore)
It all started with Soluna Press — a soft, quiet imprint I created just to give my stories a home. But somewhere between the moonlight pages, formatting adventures, and a million “what ifs,” it began to grow. What began as a personal publishing project slowly turned into something bigger: a creative space not just for me, but for other indie authors too.

That evolution became Selestial Storyhouse — a blend of heart, design, and story. It’s still my home base as an author (under multiple names), but now it’s also a studio, a brand, and a safe little corner of the internet for storytellers like you.

Sam
Sam is the other half of this starry studio — co-creative, illustrator, and one of the warmest souls you'll ever meet. She’s the one behind future coloring books, visual design magic, and character art that actually looks like your characters. She brings the art. The vibes. And a lot of iced coffee.

Together, we build Selestial — story by story, soul by soul.

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Don’t Miss a Thing

A Peek at Our Work

  • Three pages of a book or magazine with chapter titles and text, decorated with leaves, snowflakes, and floral line art.

    Custom chapter background - From Rae Lipari’s Whispers Beneath the Pines Series

  • Collection of seven fantasy-themed book cover designs featuring celestial and mystical elements, with titles like 'The Selectual Nook,' 'Celestial Storyhouse,' 'Lyria Lore,' and 'Edits With E,' showcasing various colors and artistic styles.

    Branding & Logo designs created by E.

  • Multiple clouds with various motivational and inspirational quotes written on a background of sky and clouds, decorated with small golden stars and butterflies.

    Bookmarks created for the Whispers Beneath the Pines series.

  • Three promotional pages for a book titled "You Were Always The One" by Rae Lipari, featuring illustrated trees and quotes, with annotations describing the book's themes, setting, and mood.

    Social media graphic designs & book mockups made for Rae Lipari.

  • Collection of five book covers with titles and authors, featuring illustrated trees and nature themes. Titles include 'You Were Always The One,' 'You Found Me After Everything,' and 'You Knew I Was Yours' by Rae Lipari.

    Full-wrap covers created and designed by E for the Whispers Beneath the Pines series by Rae Lipari.

Design is more than just pixels here — it’s personality, heart, and a little bookish magic.

From custom chapter headers and full-wrap covers to branding suites and social media graphics, we’re all about crafting visuals that feel just like you.

Everything you see here was designed for Rae Lipari (aka… me 👋🏼), but it’s just the beginning.
We’ll be opening up custom slots soon for indie authors who want intentional, hand-crafted, and never mass-produced design support.

At The Selestial Nook and Selestial Storyhouse, we believe in stories and visuals created by people. No shortcuts, no artificial tools — just cozy, soulful design made with love.

In the near future, Sam will also be adding her own coloring books and custom character art to the mix, bringing even more wonder into the world. We can't wait to show you what’s coming next.