Julie Kusma
Author Julie Kusma currently lives in the United States, where she pens speculative fiction short stories and novels. She has a fondness for psychology, philosophy, and theology, all finding a place on the pages of the speculative fiction pieces she pens. Several of her paranormal and horror stories and a few poems are available in audio format on her YouTube channel.
In 2020, Julie was honored with the moniker “Queen of Horror” by contemporaries in the writing community. She released The Devil’s Scribe in 2021, a dramatized short tale of her origin as a horror writer. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, a Master of Science in Health Education, and a Master of Art in English, Creative Writing, and Fiction. Her health sciences studies generated interest in the mind-body-spirit connection, and she writes about the impact our strengths and weaknesses have on our human experience. In particular, she has a fascination with the Jungian Shadow. Affiliations: Horror Authors Guild (HAG) member since 2021, Horror Writers Association (HWA) member since 2020, Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society member since 2017, National Society of Leadership and Success member since 2017, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) member since 2015, Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society member since 2012, and the Golden Key International Honor Society member since 2011. |
The Enchanted Faerie Realm
Children's Poetry Book
Meander through enchanted realms of mystical beings with mischievous faeries who dance in the moonlight, and sprinkle the magic of the stars over you as you sleep. Playful pixies frolic about, while faeries giggle, and gnomes wiggle upon the leaves of the forest. So, read the magical poetry of “The Enchanted Faerie Realm.” Find happiness strolling through the Faerie Realm, and let the magic come home with you. You’ll also find faeries to color, a journal to record your dreams, and a faerie’s guide to writing poetry. |
Amore, The Lighter Half, Volume 2
Poetry
Prepare yourself to be swept away in a love affair with love itself. You will find yourself diving into the deepest oceans and climbing to heights that you never knew existed. Love poems are some of the most intimate when it comes to poetry. Amore, The Lighter Half, Volume 2 will make you blush; make your heart realize what it yearns for. Each poem brings you closer to the sweet surrender of the heart. Your toes will tingle, your soul will soar, and your state of mind will change. This book will make you believe in the concept of forevermore. You will understand that to be spiritually and emotionally entwined to another is the best kind of magic. |
Abracadabra, The Lighter Half, Volume 1
Poetry
This magical book has an otherworldly vibe that entwines itself with the ethereal realm of the soul and the natural world. Each poem explores the authenticity of the soul’s search for meaning and connection to existing in and of itself. Emotion is an action and reaction influenced by the supernatural and the natural world around us. As you read each poem that flows so effortlessly from beginning to end, you become aware of every element interacting with our mind, body, and soul. It becomes evident that we are part of everything, and everything is part of us. This book will be the magic you need to find renewal and refresh your essence of life. |
Our Trees: Botanics, Beliefs, & More
Biological Science/Celtic Religion
If you are looking for an inspirational, educational, and beautiful book, Our Trees is the book to have in your bookcase. This book isn’t only for the adults in your family but can be used as a tool to teach children the value and meaning of nature. Our Trees takes you on a botanical exploration of various trees and their symbolic meanings. Each page fills you with the knowledge that past generations knew--what each tree symbolized, their medicinal properties, and many other uses for each. Your children will love the games included inside, from a board game to a word search and even a puzzle. Our trees is a family-friendly book that will entertain and inform everyone who reads it. You will adore the short story at the end of this book—“Why Trees Lose Their Leaves” is a heartwarming tale of bravery and selflessness. It is a perfect story for all, especially children. |
Where Wildflowers Grow
Children's Picture Book
Where Wildflowers Grow is a beautiful journey through a summer of fun. In this book, children spend time outside to skip and hop, jump and explore the world around them. The wildflowers grow where children play or do children grow where wildflowers play. This book paints a vivid picture of the perfect summer day that is every kid’s dream. You and your children will enjoy wistfully strolling through this metaphorical book of playfulness, growth, and joy. |
Honey: Words to Heal & Mend
Inspirational
A collection of art inspired by Kintsugi and Wabi-Sabi coupled with honey words to heal and mend by author-poets, Julie L. Kusma and Derek R. King. The complete poem, 'Kintsugi' by Derek R. King can be read at julie-kusma dot com. This book carries the reader along on an uplifting soothing spiritual and motivational journey of healing and cleansing when the world acts as a siphon extracting joy and harmony from our mind, body, and soul. When you seek peace, you will find it when you gently turn the pages of Honey; Words to Heal & Mend. This book guides you through a realm of sweet, flowing poetry. The words in this book are like the nectar of the Greek Gods of Love; Eros and Aphrodite. Grab your favorite beverage, turn on some meditative music, and bask in the delights of poetic prose. You’ll be transported into the arms of Love, healing, and peace—no longer broken, scarred, and alone, if only for a moment in time. We are the “perfectly imperfect” and looking for the “magic which binds us together.” "This coffee table book is a magnificent collaboration of artwork and poetry, a treasure trove of creativity, and an infusion of love’s illumination. Each page drips with healing golden pools of restorative emotions and uplifting chanson of harmonic beauty, transcending and unifying the fragments within. We all need this inspirational sparkle in our lives. A truly magnificent gift by Derek R. King & Julie L. Kusma. Do your soul a favor, and reward yourself with some Honey: Words to Heal & Mend. An exquisite coffee table book that adorns any room as well as the spirit.” Blessings of Joy, Lali A. Love www.AuthorLaliALove.com QUOTE FROM THE EDITOR I feel as though I floated through a spiritual journey of healing in this masterpiece by Derek King and Julie Kusma. Their “Honey Words” are a golden milky way to the soul.- Jill Yoder, Editor |
Unchaste
Erotic Poetry
Love is truly an enigma. No two human beings experience it the same—especially when two consenting adults chase after the most amorous moments of sexuality. This book takes you on a journey of the instinct of human connection. As a bee usurps the nectar of a flower, so does the heart seize the soul. This poetry melts as golden honey over every inch of your mind. The words will gently caress you and give you permission to dream naughty scenarios with your partner. You will find yourself breathing deep, sighing often, and daydreaming of lovemaking. Every poem lights the way to emotional, spiritual, and physical pleasure. Unchaste is the perfect book for your Soulmate or the ideal gift for your Forevermore. |
Santa's Claws
Gothic Holiday Poetry
Santa's Claws is the second book of gothic poetry in the new series The Dark Half by Derek R. King and the Queen of Horror, Julie L. Kusma. The timbre of each piece flows from dark comic humor to the macabre with many twists along the way all themed around the magical time of year—Christmas! Presented in a bespoke format with each poem accompanied by its own unique art reminiscent of the woodblock style. |
The Darker Half, Volume 13
Gothic Poetry
The Darker Half, the first in a new series by Derek R. King and the Queen of Horror, Julie L. Kusma is a collection of gothic All Hallows' poetry. The timbre of each piece flows from dark comic humor to the macabre with many twists along the way. Presented in a bespoke format with each poem accompanied by its own unique art reminiscent of the woodblock style. |
Pigglety Pigglety Poo
Children's Picture Book
In this cumulative tale, PIGGLETY PIGGLETY POO, a formula-predictive pattern brings to life a menagerie of silly animals. Beginning with purple pigs in a petunia patch, add in a few monkeys mucking about, maybe a frolicking frog or two and the next thing you’ll know is you’re in the middle of the wackiest, wildest animal caper ever. Each line builds this tale into increasingly, deeply-nested nonsense verses full of alliteration and repetition making it a great Read Aloud story. |
Stuck That Way & Other Quandaries
Paranormal Horror
A collection of spine-tingling paranormal horror short stories including: STUCK THAT WAY where a boy in a parallel universe plays a forbidden game and finds himself stuck in an unfamiliar place. Link to FREE audio version provided in eBook version. Reader’s comments from Twitter: “What a great story- a futuristic version of the warnings my mother has when someone made a face around her.” “Wow, great write! It reminded me of my childhood and hearing ‘stop making that face or it’s going to get stuck like that’ lol.” SOMETHING LURKING Parts 1, 2, & 3 combined and the winner of Coffee House Writers “Most Views” for September 2019 about a creature is lurking in the woods, watching and waiting for the perfect moment. Reader’s comments from CHW website: “This is amazing...” “...detail was amazing, I actually felt like I was there...” “This is riveting!” “Fabulous! This story just gets better and better! I love it!” BY INDUCTION about a woman who writes names on scraps of paper and tucks them in her freezer. A foolish old wives’ tale her husband professed. I wonder what he thinks now? Reader’s comments from CHW website: “Great story. Love the irony.” “Great story.” “Death AND comedy. You can’t go wrong. Great descriptions. That would make an excellent Twilight Zone episode.” THAT'S CREEPY, SANTA! Parts 1 & 2 combined and the winner of Coffee House Writers “Most Views” for December 2019. Paul and Maya hoped for a quiet Christmas Eve, but an in-law’s gift turns their night in an ominous direction and they will ever be the same. Reader’s comments from CHW website: “Creepy, spooky, all in all, very well done.” “Fabulous...Love it” “Oh, this was sooo good! I love your writing style...” “Perfectly creepy” “Love this story.” “I loved it! It has that wonderful feeling of an old EC comic.” Reader’s comments from Twitter: “it’s FANTASTIC!!” “What a fun read! The smoothness with which Maya acted and spoke was chilling...that calmness and matter-of-factness I found especially creepy! Bravo!” “Yikes...I hate dolls...a creepy Santa doll is worse. I’m shuddering at the thought...” “Freak me out! More please.” “...a delight to read...” “Great twist! Very dark humor... love it” “Spooky...” “...definitely a creepy read. I thoroughly enjoyed it...” “I loved it! ...never a dull moment...” RELEVANT EVIDENCE She should have waited for the bus, but Emily wanted to walk. A fateful decision made in haste. Now, there’s no turning back. DEVILISH GAME Parts 1 & 2 combined. Part one won CHW “Most Views” for October 2019 and part two won “Most Views” for November 2019. Camille Abraxas has enough problems of her own, like coping with her father’s death, moving to a new city, awakening the ancient god Pan... Reader’s comments from CHW website: “Excellent!” “Excellent- waiting for next part!” “...great story! I loved it!” “Wow an exciting ending! Very good story!!” |
The Many Worlds of Mr. A. Skouandy & Other Stories from Oakwood Sanatorium
Psychological Horror
Summoned to Oakwood Sanatorium, Dr. Blanchard struggles with the strange occurrences linked to a man abandoned in the hospital’s lobby. The bizarre situation he’s been called to evaluate triggers an internal conflict between science and spirituality and leads to decisions that shake his beliefs and calls his own sanity into question. In the end, no choice remains but the acceptance of the cruel reality of his life. This short story cycle is a blend of psychological suspense, horror, soft science-fiction, alternate universe, and alternate history, thematically tied together by outcomes that are unanticipated, unintentional, and always unexpected. The Many Worlds of Mr. A. Skouandy, the title story that bookends the nine tales in between, is presented in the postmodern collage style, including admission forms and patient sketches before each piece and doctor’s notes after each. The stories can be read separately, but when read sequentially, a much larger story is revealed, generating this unique psychological horror novella. |
That's Creepy, Santa! The Trilogy
Holiday Horror
Most families have traditions they pass down through the generations. And marriages create new traditions, but they also include the spouse's family. So for some, the in-laws, especially the mother-in-law, cause anxiety—as was the case for Maya’s Christmas Eve dinner. Gifts from the mother-in-law can be glorious or downright insulting. But, for Maya, it was both terrifying and devastating. Usually, Santa evokes joy and excitement during the Holiday season. Not this time. Christmas Eve dinner for Maya, her husband, and the dreaded mother-in-law starts a horrific family tradition of paranoia and evil tendencies. Where one sister, Maya, finds herself serving two life sentences in prison, another, Grace, is spending the rest of her life trying to make up for the evil doings of the other. But then, there’s Jillian, Grace’s daughter. What tradition will she uphold? Will she choose evil or redemption? Only Santa knows the truth—after all, he is a magical being, full of goodness and light. At least that’s what we’ve all been told. |
Our Christmas: Traditions, Memories, & More
Holiday
The Holiday season is always the perfect time to share recipes, craft ideas, and words of love and enrichment. Every family enjoys the passing down of traditions and keepsakes. If you are looking for a book to share with your family, Our Christmas is the perfect book for the job. So open up the cover and explore the magic that springs forth from the pages. |
A Perfect Place for Scary Monsters to Hide
Children's Halloween Picture Book
Whether Halloween is upon us or your children love to play dress-up, this book will capture the attention of every child. So, round up your little angels and read them a book about silly monsters, hayrides, and trick-or-treating. Hide and seek is the perfect game to find out where the scary monsters hide. From pumpkins to bats and witches to black cats, this book is a fun way to celebrate at any kid’s party or enjoy one-on-one time with your children. |
Eggie's Easter Counting & Color Fun
Children's Educational Easter Picture Book
Eggie’s Easter Counting and Color Fun is a feast for your child’s eyes. Your little ones will enjoy the cute animals and colorful scenes while learning to count and discover different colors. This little book combines fun with learning making it easy to teach every child. After you read the learning portion of Eggie’s, you’ll find several games that your child can play. |
The Poetry Mouse
Children's Storybook
Evie believes there is more to life than taking care of her house and baking for her friends. She’s not like the other mice. She has a different path; her purpose is to write poetry. Being a mouse, she longs for the simplicity of nature. So, every day she sneaks past the woods and into the meadow where she writes her inspired words. She might even find encouragement from a friend to submit her poems. This is Evie's story of finding her authentic self, becoming brave enough to do what she loves, and ultimately sharing her gift with the world as The Poetry Mouse. |
Our Planets: Moons, Myths, & More
YA and Teen Educational Science Astronomy
From the first page to the last, Our Planets takes you on a journey through our magnificent Universe. Our Planets offers a fun way to learn and explore the solar system. As you flip through each page, dare to imagine the beauty that each celestial object provides. Your first stop on this planetary voyage will be in the Milky Way Galaxy, where you will observe unique constellations and other galactic objects. You’ll be guided through the solar system, where you’ll be introduced to the different types of planets. Each planet is unique in its composition; some may be uninhabitable, while others may suggest the possibility of life. Next, you’ll meet past and present astronomers and what they are most famous for. At the end of your glorious planetary journey, you’ll find coloring book pages, a board game, and a passport game. Links to additional learning resources are also provided. |
The Circus is in Town
Children's Picture Book
It isn’t often that children read a picture book with words that stimulate learning. But, Julie Kusma’s brilliant creation offers vivid images of the greatest show on earth: the Circus. However, it also teaches children new vocabulary with a glossary of circus terms and often-used slang located at the front of the book. So, pop a bag of popcorn and prepare yourself and your child for the exciting world of circus clowns, elephants, and acrobats. Your child will be entertained with notions of silliness, animal tricks, and tightrope walkers. |
Our Halloween: Mysteries, Monsters, & More
Family, Holiday, Halloween
Our Halloween weaves an intricate web of mysteries and surprises. Once again, the authors Derek R. King and Julie L. Kusma give your family a book that teaches and inspires imagination. Every page offers beautifully designed illustrations accompanied by a story, poem, or the history behind the object portrayed. Also included in this book are excerpts from various prior publications, as well as original shorts stories from both authors. You’ll be excited by the colors, photos, and puzzles from the first page to the last. Monsters find their way into your line of sight throughout the book. But, don’t worry, there’s a story behind each one. You and your family will find yourself reading and re-reading this Samhain treasure. |
Alphabites: The Alphabet One Bite at a Time
Children's Concept Book
Alphabites is a friendly frenzy of fun with letters and words. Children will love the alliteration on each page. This book will make learning the alphabet exciting and engaging; a cute little monster represents and introduces each letter. Words galore spill out on every page. The Alphabites throughout the book will make your child hungry to learn. At the end of the book, there are pages provided to ignite and fire up a passion for reading and words. The authors offer pages to practice upper and lower case letters. They’ve also provided pages to write their favorite word for each letter of the alphabet. What kid doesn’t like drawing at some point? Pages are also provided to transform each letter into a neat little monster or animal. Oh, what fun the kiddies will have. Alphabites is the perfect book to have on your kid's bookshelf. |
Which Witch Are You? An Inspirational Halloween Oracle
YA, New Age, Fortune Telling, Halloween
Which Witch Are You? That is the question of the day. Need a little encouragement? Ever wonder if spirit or guardian angels have a message for you? This Halloween Oracle is just for you. Look no further. This book offers those messages by allowing your subconscious to draw you to a hat. Either through direct selection, or through a seemingly random page flip, each page presents a colorful, fun, and unique hat companioned with an inspiration, comforting, and strength-enhancing message for you. Keep this book close and whenever you need affirmation, this oracle will bestow the inspiration to keep you strong, peaceful, confident, and most importantly, in the flow of creative magic. Blessed be, Julie |