New Adult Romance Author Publishes Adult Coloring Book

(Newswire.net — March 30, 2016) Portland , Oregon — SB Alexander, New Adult Romance Author, is stepping out of the written word and into one of the hottest trends in publishing—adult coloring books. Fans can now color scenes out of her bestselling book, Dare to Kiss, which claimed the #1 bestseller spot in Amazon UK’s sports fiction category, and has attracted readers from all over the world.

The coloring craze, which took off in 2015, is still going strong. As of this writing, nine of the one hundred books on Amazon’s bestseller list are adult coloring books. SB Alexander, Debbie Macomber and Sarah J. Maas are a few romance authors who are bringing to life characters and scenes from their bestselling series onto the pages of coloring books. In a recent FOX 40 TV segment, SB Alexander said, “The idea for the coloring book was born out of conversation with her book publicist as a unique way to engage the fans of the Maxwell Series.

 However, coloring goes deeper than a marketing tool. Search adult coloring books on the Internet, and every article has the same theme. It’s a way to unwind and relax. But the craze isn’t anything new. According to an article at Fox News Health, Psychiatrist Carl Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, prescribed coloring to his patients to calm and center their minds. Doctors today continue to follow Jung’s lead and still recommend the activity to combat anxiety.                                                     

“I find coloring not only as a way to center my mind, but trying to stay between the lines brings back a nostalgic feel,” SB Alexander said.

SB Alexander’s fans have engaged the concept, helping to pick out the scenes depicted in the Dare to Kiss Coloring Book. “I wanted fans to be part of the process,” SB Alexander said. “And I can’t thank them enough for their help.” One such fan, Jennifer Lowe, who loves the Maxwell Series, bought the coloring book as soon as it went live. “For me, it was a way to connect with the Maxwell Series, but also to get the creative juices flowing,” Jennifer said. 

Not only can fans color, but they can read excerpts of the scenes they’re coloring. The coloring book can be purchased on Amazon or to learn more about the novel Dare to Kiss and other works by SB Alexander, visit www.sbalexander.com