Books · 139+ Four-to-Five-Star Ratings
Books by Kerisma Vere
Four published books on change, resilience and self-discovery — with 139+ four-to-five-star ratings across Goodreads and Amazon.
2026 Finalist
Indies Today Award
The Flagship
The Light Switch Myth
Contemporary Approaches to Creating Lasting Change
What if the way you've been taught to think about change has been working against you? Through stories, reflections, and prompts, this book explores gentler approaches that replace pressure and perfectionism with self-compassion and encouragement.
The inchworm reminds us that even the smallest steps, taken consistently, can move us somewhere meaningful. The rainbow speaks to aligning our actions with values. The staircase reflects taking change one step at a time. And the teeter-totter reminds us that balance is not a perfect still point, but an ongoing process of adjusting between effort, rest, and life's shifting demands.
"What I gained from your book is hope — the kind that doesn't come from promises of instant change, but from the freedom to grow at my own pace. You gave me permission to be human and reminded me that as long as I keep walking the road, I am moving forward."
Glory, reader review
Available in eBook, paperback and hardcover. The same philosophy shapes Kerisma's coaching approach.
Accessibility & Integrity
Cost should never be a barrier
The Light Switch Myth was written to reach people who need encouragement, compassion, and realistic tools for change. If your circumstances don't allow you to purchase the book right now, reach out through the contact form and Kerisma will gladly provide a free PDF copy.
In the spirit of paying it forward, she asks only one thing in return: if the book resonates with you, share an honest review — directly with her, or publicly on Goodreads.
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Ways I Showed Up for Myself
A 60-Day Self-Gratitude Practice
Designed to help you end your days with recognition rather than self-criticism. Instead of external achievements or generic gratitude, this journal invites you to notice the small, often invisible ways you showed up for yourself — emotionally, mentally, or physically — even when no one else noticed.
Five to ten minutes a night. Not a productivity tool, a positivity journal, or a self-improvement checklist — a trauma-informed, values-based practice that shifts bedtime mental loops from self-criticism to self-compassion. It's also included in the From Pressure to Path course.
Fiction · A Holiday Novella
Sarah's Secret Christmas Wish
A story about finding courage, choosing joy, and finally listening to the heart you've been quieting for years.
Sarah Cooper has spent most of her adult life doing the "right" things — staying small, staying polite, staying predictable — and drifting further from who she really is. Over one Christmas, between chaotic family dinners, snowy walks, and a magical night at the Aldergrove Christmas Market, Sarah begins to confront what she's been afraid to admit: she deserves a life that feels like breathing.
Heartfelt, tender, and quietly empowering — a warm holiday novella for anyone who has ever remade themselves, rediscovered joy, or realised that coming home sometimes means choosing the person who sees you clearly. The same themes of self-trust and gentle change that run through Kerisma's coaching, wrapped in twinkle lights.
4.4 stars · 34 Amazon ratings · 63 Goodreads ratings
Read on KindleFor Little Ones · Ages 4–8
Krizzy and the Fireflies
A Book About Feeling the Feels
Sometimes the bravest thing a child can do is cry. When Krizzy's held-back tear finally slips down her cheek, it turns into a tiny glowing firefly — and she discovers that feelings, let out, can brighten the dark.
A comforting bedtime story — the first in the Feeling the Feels series — with gentle discussion questions to help children and caregivers talk about emotions. Rated 4.8 stars on Amazon. Parents and teachers: there's a full resource page with discussion prompts and colouring sheets.
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