Books

Explore Kathleen's writings,

from bestselling non-fiction to New Adult and YA fantasy,

and award-winning children's literature.

A Short Field

Guide to Mermaids

A short guide to the unique mermaids in the underwater world crafted by Kathleen Solis in The Tale of Capri and other books in her MerMay-inspired writing. Learn about the makeup of these merfolk, their behaviors, habitats, their way of life, and the all-important mechanics behind wish-making and wish-granting.

This short read is a must-have companion for readers who enjoy original mermaid lore as The Capri Saga develops.

 

Exclusively on Amazon Kindle!

The Tale of Capri

Book 1 of The Capri Saga

 

Eden, a kind lifeguard, finds and rescues an injured mermaid, and in exchange for his kindness she offers him the most precious gift she can give him—a wish! What he does with that wish will fundamentally change his life and hers forever.

 

Based on an original MerMay story created

by the author in 2019, featuring grayscale renderings of the original art that the book was based on.

 

Now available in ebook, paperback,

and harcover!

 

Winner of the Literary Titan Silver Book Award, 2026

The Success Playbook

What separates those who succeed from those who struggle? If you are curious, this bestselling anthology may be the most important book you read all year.

 

Read Kathleen's contribution in her chapter, "Thousands of Bad Versions" which explores conquering one's own fears of failure through a unique lens of acceptance with actionable ideas for every type of creative and maker.

 

Now available in ebook format.

The Color Thief

Color is slowly vanishing from the town, and someone has to figure out how to stop the thief before the world is left in black and white!

 

This children's book is the recipient of the 2015 Clodēcott Honor Medal, awarded by the University of Dallas Department of Education

 

2nd edition releasing 2026

The Maesopica

Dive into classic Aesop fables like you've never experienced them before! Includes original illustrations by R.R. Johnson.

 

Volume 1 includes 10 stories perfect

for a cozy YA read before bed.

 

Releasing 2026

The PING Anthology

Read Kathleen's contribution to this highly anticipated anthology.

 

Her chapter "The Firing" is based on real events with a fictitious spin involving an app that can tell users who is thinking about them positively or negatively.

 

Now available in ebook and paperback