Pre-release edition
The Black Rigg Spot
A Gothic psychological thriller set in a remote Cumbria village. Out November.
Pre-release edition, £7.99. Limited to 100 copies at this price. Secure checkout.
Living Well Books · Creative publishing
Your ideas.Your creativity.Your books.
- Speak it.
- Draw it.
- Personalise it.
- Publish it.
Everyone has a story worth sharing, an idea worth exploring or something special worth preserving.
Turn your spoken stories, original drawings, family memories and creative ideas into beautiful, real books.
Whether you’re dreaming of becoming an author, creating your own colouring book or making a treasured gift for someone you love, Living Well Books helps you bring your creativity to life.
Books & Personalised Gifts
Explore our published books, colouring books, personalised gifts, family keepsakes and special-occasion books.
Explore Books & GiftsAuthors & Creators
Discover how Living Well Books supports independent authors, illustrators and creators through representation, promotion, publishing support and catalogue opportunities.
For Authors & CreatorsSelf-Publishing Studio
Turn your original ideas into professionally prepared books using accessible publishing tools and optional personal assistance.
Explore the StudioOur approach
Your creativity comes first.
Your words. Your artwork. Your memories.
We provide the tools, guidance and publishing support to help you turn what you’ve created into a book you can hold, share and treasure.
Do it yourself
Speak My Book
Turn your spoken words into a book.
Find out more →We make it for youDraw Your Book
Turn your original artwork into a book.
Find out more →We make it for youPersonalised Books
Create meaningful books from personal stories, photographs and memories.
Find out more →Do it yourselfPublishing & KDP Ready
Prepare books for self-publishing.
Find out more →Do it yourself creator tools you use at your own pace. We make it for you our team creates the book with you.
New releases
Recently published.
The latest titles from Living Well Books, available now through the Living Well Shop.
Pre-orderThe Ordinary Woman
Pre-orderThe Black Rigg Spot
Pre-orderOf Blackthorn and Demon's Blood
Colouring & creativityCosy Dog Grooming Days
Digital ProductsEnabled: Digital Technology, Disability and the Power to Live, Work & Belong by Dr Julie(Digital)
PerimenopauseThriving Through Perimenopause – A Personal Story & Practical Guide by Dr Julie (Digital Download)
Children & young adults wellbeingCaptain Odd & His Magical Adventure | Children’s Anxiety Story & Activity Book by Dr Julie
Self-care & WellbeingMy Journal of Small Wins for Big Goals Goal Setting & Positive Wellbeing Journal by Dr Julie Winstanley
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The Ordinary Woman
Pre-release edition
‘Midlife never seemed as ordinary as Maureen made it look. She had a knack for making grey look greyer and remaining invisible to everyone. No-one would ever believe it was her...’
The book you wished you’d never read — as now no midlife woman will ever look the same to you again.
Pre-order now ↗Pre-release edition, £7.99. Secure checkout.
Pre-order now
Also on pre-order.
Limited pre-release editions from Living Well Books, at the early-bird price.
Pre-release edition
Of Blackthorn and Demon's Blood
‘Of Blackthorn and Demon's Blood’ delivers you to a realm in the Middle Ages, where dark magic hides. Marra meets the demon slayer and her world turns into one dark nightmare!
Pre-release edition, £7.99. Limited to 100 copies at this price. Secure checkout.
Our publishing ranges
Our ranges
Publishing ranges and imprints within Living Well Books.
A Living Well Books range
ColourOoh
Contemporary colouring and activity books.
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Tale Tiger Books
Children’s stories, picture books and creative learning titles.
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New Ground
Books for young people navigating change, new experiences, independence, learning and growing up.
Explore New Ground →A Living Well Books range
Calm Creatives
Reflective, creative and wellbeing-focused books.
Explore Calm Creatives →A Living Well Books range
Norseforge Studios
Enter the World of Vikings, dragons and folklore tales. Colouring has never been so much fun!
Explore Norseforge Studios →A Living Well Books range
Lauren Meehan — Catch it in the Moment
Lauren writes enchanting books around her love of dogs and the adventures she has experienced with her amazing dog pals.
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Morticia Vain
Enter the world of Morticia Vain, who says Halloween is once a year, colouring books from Ms Vain are a Spooky time all year round.
Explore Morticia Vain →A Living Well Books range
Pooch Parlour
Pooch Parlour is just mad about her Pooch friends and shares her delightful doggy days in her wonderful Colouring Books.
Explore Pooch Parlour →A Living Well Books range
Michele’s Magical Colouring Co
Coming soon in Bold and Easy and Intricate — Michele’s new Christmas Colouring books.
Explore Michele’s Magical Colouring Co →A Living Well Books range
Maximum Craft Designs
Colouring books with a distinctive, fun crafty theme. Knitting, crocheting and anything to do with yarn — Max is there!
Explore Maximum Craft Designs →Living Well Books
Our authors
Meet the authors we publish — discover their books and where to buy them.
Meet Our Authors →Two ways to use our services
Make it yourself, or let us help.
Create It Yourself
Access our creative publishing tools through membership or eligible one-off purchases, and develop your project yourself with simple guided steps.
Explore Studio MembershipLet Us Help You Create
Prefer a hand? Send us your stories, recordings, artwork, photographs or instructions and Living Well Books will help prepare the finished book.
Request a Bespoke BookAccessibility & inclusion
Creativity belongs to everyone.
Not everyone finds writing, typing, organising or publishing easy — and nobody should have to, just to make a book.
You can speak your story, draw it, or send us photographs and memories. Our tools and team take away the barriers so you have real choice in how you create — whether you’re dyslexic, disabled, neurodivergent, an older adult, or simply someone who would rather talk or draw than type.
- Clear, readable text and strong colour contrast
- Simple guided steps in plain English
- Works with keyboards and screen readers
- Speak, draw or upload — whichever suits you
- Friendly help from a real person when you want it
- Designed to work well on phones and tablets
Our commitment
Human creativity comes first.
Our books begin with real people — their voices, stories, drawings, experiences and imagination.
We use appropriate technology, including AI-assisted editing and formatting tools, to make publishing easier and more accessible. We do not offer automated AI-generated books as our public publishing service.
Where AI assistance is used, we are open about it and you stay in control of your original words and pictures. Your photographs, recordings and artwork are handled with consent and care, remain yours, and are never used to train AI without your clear permission.
Publish with us
Have a book idea, original artwork or a story you want to publish?
Living Well Books works with selected authors, artists and creators to develop high-quality books while protecting the creator’s identity, voice and vision.
Publishing services
Support for independent creators.
Living Well Books also supports independent authors and creators with standalone publishing services.
Publishing Services- Book and series development
- KDP interior preparation
- KDP cover preparation
- Print-ready formatting and layout
- Children’s book text review
- Complete publishing preparation
- Editorial: proofreading and copy editing
- Independent publishing consultation
Rights & Representation
Living Well Books develops and represents original books, characters, concepts and creative IP for publishing, licensing and wider commercial opportunities.
Professional knowledge
Lived experience
Creativity
Accessible communication
Latest release from ColourOoh
Cosy Little Moments
Available Now
A cosy colouring book created for relaxing, switching off and enjoying the simple pleasure of colouring.
A cosy colouring collection filled with peaceful everyday moments, comforting scenes and little spaces to slow down, switch off and enjoy colouring.
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Featured book by Dr Julie
Distract the Brain: Manage the Pain
Crafting Calm: Creativity and Mindful Pain Management
Designed for people managing pain, stress or anxiety, this practical paperback brings together creative activities, breathwork, guided visualisation and mindfulness to help readers build short, calming routines.
It reflects the Living Well Books approach by translating psychological knowledge into inclusive, accessible and realistic support that people can use in everyday life.
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Our books
Wellbeing books with a purpose.
Thoughtful publications for wellbeing, learning, creativity and positive change. Purchases are completed through the retailer shown on each book.
Colouring & creativity
Cosy Little Moments
A cosy colouring collection filled with peaceful everyday moments, comforting scenes and little spaces to slow down, switch off and enjoy colouring.
Buy on Amazon ↗As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay.
Colouring & creativity
Serene Mother Nature
A serene colouring book of peaceful nature scenes — 70 pages of calming designs made for slow, mindful colouring and a moment of quiet.
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Children's stories
The Tiger Who Wasn't Ready Yet
A gentle children's story about finding courage one small step at a time.
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Digital Products
Enabled: Digital Technology, Disability and the Power to Live, Work & Belong by Dr Julie(Digital)
Enabled: Digital Technology, Disability and the Power to Live, Work and Belong By Dr Julie Winstanley Enabled is a practical, empowering exploration of how digital technology and AI can help people living with disability…
View or buy in Living Well Shop ↗Perimenopause
Thriving Through Perimenopause – A Personal Story & Practical Guide by Dr Julie (Digital Download)
Perimenopause can leave you wondering what on earth has happened to the person you used to be. In Thriving Through Perimenopause, psychologist and hypnotherapist Dr Julie Winstanley shares her own honest, sometimes funny…
View or buy in Living Well Shop ↗Children & young adults wellbeing
Captain Odd & His Magical Adventure | Children’s Anxiety Story & Activity Book by Dr Julie
A magical story with a little extra support for anxious minds. 💛 42 full colour pages Captain Odd & His Magical Adventure combines an engaging illustrated story with colouring, creative activities and gentle emotional w…
View or buy in Living Well Shop ↗Self-care & Wellbeing
My Journal of Small Wins for Big Goals Goal Setting & Positive Wellbeing Journal by Dr Julie Winstanley
My Journal of Small Wins for Big Goals Big goals can feel overwhelming. This guided journal helps you make them feel achievable — one small win at a time. Created by psychologist Dr Julie Winstanley, the journal guides y…
View or buy in Living Well Shop ↗
Self-care & Wellbeing
Spiffy Boo Beats Anxiety! | Colouring & Mindful Tools for Anxiety book 142 pages
Anxiety can feel overwhelming — but learning simple ways to manage it can make a real difference. Spiffy Boo Beats Anxiety! combines colouring with mindful tools and activities designed to help young people explore anxie…
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Sleep & Relaxation
Retro Unicorns Colouring Book – Instant Digital Download | 80s Adult Colouring Pages
Download and print your Retro Unicorns colouring book instantly! Packed with cute unicorns and bold 80s-inspired designs, it's a fun and relaxing way to unwind. Perfect for adult colouring fans who want something a littl…
View or buy in Living Well Shop ↗Sleep & Relaxation
Retro Unicorns Colouring Book – Spiral-Bound 80s Adult Colouring for Fun & Relaxation
Bring some retro magic to your colouring time! This spiral-bound adult colouring book features cute unicorns with a fun 80s design — printed on quality cardstock. Perfect for stress relief, creative wellbeing and anyone…
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Sleep & Relaxation
Cosy Seasons Colouring Book – Instant Digital Download for Relaxation & Mindfulness
Download and print this calming adult colouring book instantly — no waiting, no postage. Featuring beautiful seasonal scenes designed to help you slow down, de-stress and enjoy a moment of creative calm. Perfect for mind…
View or buy in Living Well Shop ↗
Sleep & Relaxation
Cosy Seasons Colouring Book – Spiral-Bound Adult Colouring for Relaxation & Calm
Unwind with this beautiful spiral-bound adult colouring book featuring calming seasonal landscapes. Printed on quality cardstock, it's perfect for stress relief, mindfulness and creative wellbeing. A gorgeous gift for an…
View or buy in Living Well Shop ↗About Living Well Books
Wellbeing ideas should be easier to understand, access and use.
Living Well Books is an independent publishing house founded by psychologist, researcher and author Dr Julie Winstanley.
Julie has more than two decades of experience across psychology, research, higher education, writing and publishing.
Living Well Books brings together research, creativity, lived experience and independent voices to produce distinctive books across children’s publishing, colouring and activity books, wellbeing, psychology, practical guides and creator-led projects.
We publish both our own original ranges and selected work from independent authors, artists and creators.
- Evidence-informed where appropriate
- Inclusive and accessible
- Grounded in real life
- Supportive, never judgemental
- Professionally presented
- Creative and engaging
- Focused on genuine reader value
Founder · Psychologist · AuthorMeet the founder
Dr Julie
Winstanley
Psychologist, researcher, author and creator of the Living Well family.
Julie spent more than 20 years in higher education as a university lecturer. Her professional work and research have been presented and published internationally. She is also a qualified hypnotherapist.
Living Well Books brings together her academic knowledge, practical psychology, creativity and lived experience — with warmth, clarity and no impossible standards.
Authors & creators
Different voices.
Meaningful work.
We work with people who have knowledge, lived experience, professional expertise or creative ideas that could help others.
We’re interested in inclusive projects that support wellbeing, learning, personal growth and positive change — including collaborations with writers, professionals, educators, artists and illustrators.
Named creators on our list
- Dr Julie Winstanley PhD — Distract the Brain: Manage the Pain
Publish with us
Publish with us: do you have something meaningful to share?
We welcome suitable proposals from authors and aspiring authors, psychologists and wellbeing professionals, educators, practitioners, people writing from relevant lived experience, artists, illustrators, creative wellbeing creators and members of Dr Julie’s Living Well Collective.
A thoughtful review
Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Every proposal is reviewed for quality, suitability, evidence, ethics, inclusivity and alignment with Living Well values.
One Living Well family
Support that connects.
Living Well Books is one part of Dr Julie’s wider ecosystem of practical, inclusive wellbeing support.
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