bella press
Cocoon
Coming December 2, 2025
Cocoon is a poetry collection about stillness, slowing down, and finding rest. It is for the introverts and homebodies—for anyone who longs for peace amidst the flurry of everyday life. Written during quiet moments of reflection, these poems invite readers into a gentle rhythm of solitude and renewal.
Pre-orders open November 3rd
Bella Press is the independent imprint of author and creative founder Sharla Fanous, dedicated to publishing heartfelt, introspective, and beautifully written works of fiction and poetry.
Each title released under Bella Press is carefully crafted, from the story itself to the design, printing, and packaging, because we believe books are more than words; they are keepsakes that carry emotion, memory, and meaning.
Bella Press was created to give stories—especially those rooted in transformation, belonging, and truth—a place to bloom.
Unbroken Pieces:
A collection of poems
From the ashes of heartbreak and healing, comes a poetic journey through grief, identity, and self-discovery.
Raw, reflective, and deeply human.
Some things aren’t meant to be put back the way they were. These are my unbroken pieces.
Here, you’ll find all titles published through Bella Press, collections of poetry, memoir, and fiction that invite readers to slow down, reflect, and connect.
Each book is available for purchase directly through our site or through your favourite online booksellers.
COMING SOON:
Full-length poetry collections written during seasons of stillness, awakening, catharsis, and becoming. These are not just books; they’re companions for the quiet moments, the messy middles, and the slow returns.
Each one is a soft landing, a page to turn when you’re not sure where else to go
Cocoon is a collection of poems for the quiet seasons of life. Written in the hush of burnout, heartbreak, and sacred solitude, these verses invite you into a space of stillness and reflection. They speak to the tender moments when you long to step back, cocoon yourself from the world, and let your spirit rest. This book is both an offering and a companion—gentle words to hold close as you navigate your own season of retreat, grief, or renewal.
Bloom is a book of soft beginnings. It is a celebration of the courage it takes to open your heart—to risk, to love, to create, to be fully present in the moment. These poems were born from seasons of reawakening: the spark of creativity, the sweetness of friendship, the tenderness of motherhood, and the light of new love.
Burn is a collection of poems forged in fire—raw, unflinching, and necessary. These pieces speak to the moments when silence is no longer an option, when the weight of toxic relationships and suffocating environments must be set ablaze. At its heart, Burn is about catharsis: screaming out what has been buried, facing the truths that brought you to the edge, and finding release in the ashes. For anyone who has ever felt consumed by pain yet desperate to rise from it, these poems offer both recognition and release—a reminder that destruction can be the first spark of renewal.
Return is a collection of poems that leads you back to yourself—your truth, your softness, and your strength. With quiet wisdom and luminous clarity, these poems explore what it means to carry your lessons forward, weaving stillness, growth, and resilience into something lasting. For anyone who has walked through fire and found themselves remade, Return offers a companion for the brave act of continuing. It is an invitation to integrate your past into the person you are becoming and to move ahead with grace, courage, and fortitude.