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I hope you believe fairytales are real, full of secrets
and dreams and destinies.

Published by Vellichor and More

Gods They Had Never Known

May 5, 2026

January 2027

Future Projects I've Got Cooking

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Crucible of Kings

A standalone historical fiction novel set just after WWII in rural Alabama—with an Alice in Wonderland twist. Will is a soldier living on a stranger’s farm until the G.I. Bill goes through and he can move on to the University of Alabama. But a young girl in the house is drawn to him for reasons he can’t understand. She speaks to no one and rarely leaves her room. Her parents call her “unwell,” but the mystery of her gnaws at him. When he begins to witness strange occurrences around the farm, he starts to wonder if something truly terrible is happening to Alice.


A trilogy that screams Avatar: The Last Airbender meets fae-like creatures in a brand-new world with Pandora-like vibes. Meet an outcast sent as a slave to assassinate an arrogant prince and free her people—and a boy raised by dragons who’s obsessed with treasure and the comforts of his cave. Together—with the help of a few friends—they’ll join forces to take down their enemies.

A dystopian standalone that explores the value of happiness in a world of sin. It features a handsome criminal with a heart of gold, a ruthless kingpin, and a girl searching for her missing sister who finds herself in way over her head.

I am so excited to introduce you to J.S. Helms!

It's been a dream to publish works outside of my own and help other creatives and dreams reach for the stars. At last, I've been given the opportunity to begin that journey.

J. S. Helms is the pen name of Julie Helms, a wife, mother of two grown daughters, and—most recently—a grandmother. Over the years, she has been a sheep breeder, homeschool mom, curriculum store owner, and Bible study teacher.

She writes fiction that explores biblical themes through story rather than explanation, seeking to make complex theological ideas more tangible and human.

First, she will release a novella called The White Line, a modern day Jonah retelling. Then in January 2027, she will rerelease Gods They Had Never Known, a novel that draws on Genesis 6 and the Book of the Watchers. 

Welcome to the Vellichor and More family, Julie. I'm thrilled to have you!

Written By Jessica Pietro

The Great King and the Seer

In a world shattered by darkness and ruled by magic and monsters, two sisters rise. Swept up in a web of prophecy, betrayal, and ancient powers, they fight to uncover the truth of who they are. In this epic fantasy about redemption, family, and the power of love in the face of ruination, can hope survive when everything else falls apart?

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Hävitys
A series in The Great King and the Seer Universe

New villains. New allies. New kingdoms.
One life consumed by darkness and another at last brought into light.

Book 1

Book 2

Book 3

Shorts, Extras, and a Poetic Memoir
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Jessica Pietro
Camp Hill, PA
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