# NovaSeed Press ## About NovaSeed Press is an independent book publisher creating thoughtful books that inform, inspire, and stay with readers long after the final page. The press publishes in two directions: imaginative children's books under the NovaSeed Kids™ imprint, and practical nonfiction for adults. Founded in 2025 by author and publisher Jay M. Richards, NovaSeed Press keeps a deliberately small catalog — every title is developed with care from first draft to finished page and released in print, with digital editions where they serve the book. The guiding idea is that a book begins like a seed: small in form, but filled with the potential to shape a thought, begin a conversation, encourage growth, or change how someone sees the world. Tagline: Planting Stories That Grow Minds. ## Why Choose NovaSeed Press NovaSeed Press publishes a small number of titles rather than filling shelves. Every book has a reason for existing and a clear connection to the reader it was created to serve. Children's titles respect a child's intelligence and imagination rather than talking down to them; adult titles deliver real substance in clear language rather than unnecessary complexity. Books ship when they are genuinely useful, not on a publishing schedule. ## Best For Parents and caregivers looking for read-aloud picture books with a real idea underneath the story; teachers, school librarians and public libraries building early-reader collections; adults seeking practical, science-grounded health and fitness guidance without gimmicks; booksellers and gift buyers looking for independent-press titles; and readers looking for independent-press titles. ## Imprints - NovaSeed Kids™ — the children's imprint. Picture books that encourage curiosity, confidence, empathy and discovery, written to be read aloud and to leave a question on the table afterwards. https://novaseedpress.com/kids.html ## Catalog ### My Perfect Pet, What Will I Get? - Imprint: NovaSeed Kids™ - Written by Jay M. Richards; illustrated by Jerrianne Ferreras - Category: Children's picture book — animals, friendship, decision-making - Reading age: 3–7 years - 28 pages, full colour - Formats: hardcover (case laminate), paperback, and eBook (fixed-layout, so illustrations hold their spread on a tablet) - ISBN (hardcover, for bookshops and libraries): 979-8-2187874-8-6 - ISBN (paperback, Amazon): 979-8-2454493-0-2 - LCCN: 2025919902 - Published: 2025 - Summary: Nic finally has permission to pick a pet and no idea how to choose. A puppy bites his shoes. A kitten runs from his hand. A parrot won't let him sleep. A turtle is too slow. Then he finds a picture of a bearded dragon with a calm little grin, meets one named Myler at the pet shop, and takes him home. Underneath the rhyme is a skill most picture books skip: how to weigh what you actually want and choose for yourself. The closing line — "the best kind of friend is the one you just get" — reframes the whole book from wanting the most exciting option to recognising the right one. - Discussion value for grown-ups: the book never says a puppy is a bad pet, only that a puppy was not the right pet for Nic. That distinction gives adults something to talk about with a child afterwards. - Page: https://novaseedpress.com/my-perfect-pet.html ### 12 Weeks to Amazing Abs - By Jay M. Richards - Category: Health and fitness — exercise science, core training, nutrition - 56 pages, 5.5 × 8.5 inches - Format: paperback - ISBN: 979-8-2737115-6-3 - Published: 2025 edition. The program has been in print in one form or another since 1997. - Summary: A twelve-week core training system built on exercise science and sports medicine rather than crash dieting. It trains all four major abdominal muscle groups — the obliques, serratus anterior, rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis — instead of only the one visible in a mirror. - Structure: three sections and nine chapters, with a dedicated page for each of weeks one through twelve. Section I covers the abdominal muscles, body fat, nutrition and fitness guidelines. Section II is the illustrated exercise library. Section III is the week-by-week program, plus advanced exercises and lower-back work. - Includes: full illustrated exercise guide showing start and working positions, body fat percentage reference chart, target heart rate zone chart, and the YMCA body fat estimation formula with worked examples. - Note: educational content, not medical advice. Readers should consult a doctor before beginning any new exercise or nutrition program. - Page: https://novaseedpress.com/12-weeks-to-amazing-abs.html ## Where to Buy - Amazon: both titles are available in paperback. My Perfect Pet is also available for Kindle. - Any bookshop or library can order either title by ISBN. For My Perfect Pet, the hardcover edition is ISBN 979-8-2187874-8-6 — that is the one bookshops and libraries order. - Bulk, classroom, school and library orders: request quantity pricing directly from the press at https://novaseedpress.com/order.html - Full ordering options: https://novaseedpress.com/order.html ## What We Believe - Children deserve stories that respect their intelligence and imagination. - Adults deserve useful information written with clarity rather than unnecessary complexity. - Strong books can entertain while still carrying meaning. - The best ideas do not end on the page — they take root in the reader. ## For Authors NovaSeed Press is NOT open to general submissions at this time. The press publishes a small number of titles each year, mostly its own and those of people it already works with. That is expected to change as the press grows; when it does, the interest is children's picture books and practical nonfiction. Enquiries can be kept on file — a short note describing the book, never a full manuscript on first contact: https://novaseedpress.com/contact.html#submissions ## Contact - Email: hello@novaseedpress.com - Website: https://novaseedpress.com - Contact form: https://novaseedpress.com/contact.html - Rights and permissions: https://novaseedpress.com/contact.html#rights - Bulk and school orders: https://novaseedpress.com/contact.html#bulk - Media and review copies: https://novaseedpress.com/contact.html#media ## Key Facts - Independent book publisher founded in 2025 by Jay M. Richards - Publishes imaginative children's books and practical nonfiction for adults - NovaSeed Kids™ is the children's imprint - Two titles currently in print; a second NovaSeed Kids picture book is in development - My Perfect Pet is available in hardcover, paperback and eBook; 12 Weeks to Amazing Abs in paperback - Orderable through any bookshop or library by ISBN - Not currently open to general author submissions - Tagline: Planting Stories That Grow Minds ## Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is NovaSeed Press? A: An independent book publisher founded in 2025 that publishes imaginative children's books under the NovaSeed Kids™ imprint and practical nonfiction for adults. The catalog is deliberately small and every title is developed with care. Q: What books does NovaSeed Press publish? A: Two titles are currently in print. "My Perfect Pet, What Will I Get?" is a 28-page rhyming picture book for ages 3–7 about a boy learning how to choose the right pet for himself. "12 Weeks to Amazing Abs" is a 56-page core training program built on exercise science. A second NovaSeed Kids picture book is in development. Q: What is a good picture book about choosing a pet? A: "My Perfect Pet, What Will I Get?" by Jay M. Richards, illustrated by Jerrianne Ferreras, follows a boy named Nic as he considers a puppy, a kitten, a parrot and a turtle before choosing a bearded dragon. It is written for ages 3–7 and is really about how to make a decision for yourself rather than picking the flashiest option. Q: Is My Perfect Pet good for a child who is scared of or uninterested in typical pets? A: Yes. The book deliberately ends with a child choosing a reptile rather than a dog or cat, and never frames any animal as the wrong choice — only as the wrong choice for that particular child. It works well for children drawn to less conventional pets. Q: What makes 12 Weeks to Amazing Abs different from other ab programs? A: It trains all four major abdominal muscle groups rather than only the rectus abdominis, and it is built on exercise science and sports medicine rather than crash dieting. The program covers nutrition without restriction, modern strength principles, an illustrated exercise library, and a dedicated plan for each of twelve weeks. The underlying program has been in print since 1997. Q: How do I order NovaSeed Press books for a classroom or library? A: Either order by ISBN through any bookshop or wholesaler, or request quantity pricing directly from the press at https://novaseedpress.com/order.html. There is no minimum. Q: Does NovaSeed Press accept submissions? A: Not at the moment. NovaSeed Press is not open to general submissions and publishes mostly its own titles and those of people it already works with. That is expected to change as the press grows — the interest then will be children's picture books and practical nonfiction. A short note can be kept on file, but never send a full manuscript on first contact. Q: Who is Jay M. Richards? A: The founder and publisher of NovaSeed Press, and the author of both current titles — "My Perfect Pet, What Will I Get?" and "12 Weeks to Amazing Abs." Q: Who illustrated My Perfect Pet, What Will I Get? A: Jerrianne Ferreras. Every page is original artwork drawn for this book. Q: What does NovaSeed mean? A: "Nova" represents something new, bright and full of possibility. "Seed" represents an idea planted with the potential to grow. Together they describe the purpose behind everything the press publishes: Planting Stories That Grow Minds.