Books & Creative Journals by Rita Slanina

Welcome to my collection of cozy fiction. Here, you will find guided journals and creative tools designed to help you slow down. They will help you reflect and create.

You might be here to escape into a story. You’re looking to reconnect with yourself. Maybe you wish to bring your ideas to life. There’s something here for every season of inspiration.

Cozy Fiction & The Harbor Excursions Series

If you’re craving a quiet escape, my fiction is where slow living meets storytelling. The Harbor Excursions series welcomes you into seaside-inspired worlds. These worlds are filled with layered characters and meaningful moments. The pace lets you truly settle in.

Start with the first book and let the story unfold one peaceful chapter at a time.

Guided Journals for Reflection & Everyday Living

These fillable journals are designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re organizing your thoughts, building new habits, or simply creating space to breathe. Each one is a gentle companion for clarity, creativity, and intentional living.

Choose the journal that fits your season and start where you are.

Songwriting Guide & Creative Companion Journal

For the creatives and storytellers, my songwriting guide breaks down the process in a way that feels approachable and real. Pair it with the fillable companion journal, and it gives you space to develop your ideas. You can refine your voice and actually bring your songs to life.

Learn the craft, then make it your own.

A Slower, More Intentional Creative Life

Everything I create—whether it’s fiction, journals, or guides—is rooted in the idea that creativity doesn’t have to be rushed to be meaningful. These books are here to support a slower, more thoughtful approach to both living and creating, with room for imperfection, growth, and discovery.

Explore & Start Your Next Chapter


Browse the collections above and choose what speaks to you—whether that’s a story to get lost in, a journal to write your way through, or a guide to help you create something new.

Go Beyond the Page

Want more of this cozy, creative world? I share my everyday routines, homemaking moments, and creative life behind the scenes.

👉 Visit the blog for slow living, cozy routines, and real-life inspiration here.
👉 Or explore my favorite lifestyle finds in the shop here.