Press Kit

PAIE — Media Kit

Book Information

Title: Paie 

Author: Tami Koss 

Genre: YA Fantasy / Adventure 

Target Audience: Ages 12+ (Teen & YA readers who enjoy supernatural themes, identity, and friendship) 

Book Summary

Embarking on a transformative journey, an insignificant demon ventures into the human realm, unveiling an unforeseen world. Meandering through the vast African plains, it stumbles upon three teenagers, inadvertently entangling itself in life-altering escapades. As the demon grapples with the complexities of human existence, it witnesses the beauty and challenges of life through the lens of its newfound companions. Unexpected, deep bonds of friendship form, weaving a connection that transcends the supernatural and mundane. 

What Makes Paie Unique

- Features a non-gendered protagonist navigating identity and transformation

 - Set in Africa, blending mythology, spirituality, and real-world teen life

 - Explores deep friendship, moral dilemmas, and the meaning of being human

 - Written by a globally traveled educator with rich cross-cultural experience 

Author Bio – Tami Koss

Tami Koss is a lifelong educator with over 20 years of experience teaching middle school math students around the world through the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity. She draws inspiration from her global travels, diverse classrooms, and her deep passion for helping young people find their voice. She has self-published many books over the years to include: the Paie trilogy, A Parent’s Guide to Math Homework, and her doctoral dissertation. Paie was a student favorite in school book clubs and continues to inspire teens with its unique voice and adventurous spirit. The Forgetting Origins Theory was inspired by a small group of former students that were engaged in a collective discussion on "what if" scenarios.

Availability

 Currently available on Amazon (paperback & Kindle) 

Marketing & Promotion Plan

 - Distributed to school book clubs with strong student response

 - Author attends school events and reading circles

 - Expanding outreach through book reviewers, YA bloggers, and libraries

 - Targeting diverse YA readership with spiritual, fantasy, and identity-driven themes

 - Building social presence with author Q&As and giveaways (coming soon) 

Comparable Titles

 1. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi — Like Paie, it features African-inspired fantasy and strong teen characters. Paie distinguishes itself with a celestial/demonic lens and a non-gendered main character.

 2. The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna — Both tackle identity, transformation, and supernatural powers; Paie offers a softer spiritual journey with emotional depth and moral reflection.

 3. Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston — Shares themes of self-discovery and navigating secret realms. Paie leans into deeper existential questions and spiritual balance.