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Mind & Calm

Stoicism, Taoism & the art of doing less →
365 Days of Taoism
Jun Ming Chen
One page, one thought, one day at a time.
52 Weeks of Zen
Jun Ming Chen
One short Zen story a week, and something to try.
Nine to Calm
Arden Fero
Stoicism for professionals, without the lecture.
Nine to Calm: Workbook
Arden Fero
12 weeks. Ten minutes a day.
The Freedom of Empty Hands
Arden Fero
Stoicism, minimalism, digital detox.
For minds wired differently

ADHD & Neurodivergent Life

Focus, work & relationships with ADHD →
ADHD at Work
Arden Fero
A 30-step field guide to focus and thriving.
Living & Loving with ADHD
Arden Fero
When your loved one's mind works differently.
Wired Differently
Arden Fero
Love, chaos, and the ADHD mind.
Attention & the modern workplace

Focus & Work

Productivity, attention & doing less →
The Underwork Principle
Luca Vane
Do less. Achieve more. Outperform the overworked.
Digital Detox
Arden Fero
Reclaim your focus. Find the person you were before.
Stay relevant in the age of AI

AI & Modern Skills

Prompting, search & AI-era strategy →
Prompt Engineering
Arden Fero
Master the art of AI communication.
Be the Answer
Arden Fero
The complete guide to Generative Engine Optimization.
How we connect & read each other

Relationships & People

Dating, communication & connection →
The Modern Dating Playbook
Luca Vane
The no-BS dating guide for men.
Practical guides for the road

Travel & Real-World Safety

Streetwise travel protection →
Scam Atlas
Luca Vane
The first-timer's field guide to Southeast Asia.
Identity, purpose and the second half of life

Purpose & Later Life

Life after retirement and finding purpose →
Retired: Now What?
Martin Holcroft
Who are you once the title is gone?
The people behind the pages

Our authors

Velvet Aura publishes a small circle of authors, each with a distinct voice and field.

Arden Fero

Arden Fero

Stoicism, minimalism, ADHD, focus, and the age of AI.

 Luca Vane

Luca Vane

Streetwise, practical guides for work, dating and travel safety.

 Jun Ming Chen

Jun Ming Chen

Taoism and Eastern philosophy for daily life.

 Martin Holcroft

Martin Holcroft

Identity, purpose and life after retirement.
Honest reading guides

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We compare our books openly with the classics of each field, and tell you which to read when.

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Slow Productivity

Four Thousand Weeks, Slow Productivity, Rest and the case for doing less.

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Break Phone Addiction

Digital Minimalism, Dopamine Nation, Irresistible and a real detox program.

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Southeast Asia Travel

The shoestring guidebook, a solo handbook, and staying ahead of the scams.

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Stop Overthinking

Zen classics, the science of a racing mind, and a weekly practice.

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