Our Own Story

A family of nine, including children and adults, standing outdoors on a grassy area under a large wooden frame, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Hi, I’m Jeff Adams. Family connections have always been extremely important to me, from growing up around extended family to raising my own seven growing children.

Fifteen years ago my mother-in-law asked me (and a couple of my children) to help design and produce a children's book about her great-grandmother's immigration to America. A year later, we worked on a similar one for her great-grandfather's journey as a western handcart pioneer.

Her goal was to capture and preserve those precious family stories, but more importantly, she wanted to share them with her children and grandchildren. Knowing my skills in graphic design and storytelling (and my kids’ artistic talents), we were thrilled to help bring those family stories to life.

Meanwhile, after having spent a career shaping visual identities, brand narratives, and marketing product benefits to try and influence customers, a layoff a couple years ago allowed me to pause and consider what my next chapter would be. 

During this self-reflective evaluation, I concluded that a new venture must include these three components:

1. Bring true joy to individuals and families with a worthy pursuit.

2. Utilize my creative talents, while leveraging modern AI tools for efficiency.

3. Flexibility that allows me to be present and fulfilled in other areas of my life.


The solution became increasingly obvious. I wanted to connect generations by preserving fading family stories and giving them new life in dramatically told books that can be printed, shared, and cherished for years to come.

And with that, StoryBound was born.


What We Offer: 

StoryBound connects the hearts of generations through meaningful storytelling. Through personalized creative vision, dynamic storytelling, improved visual generation tools, and print-on-demand book fulfillment, we provide a memorable but efficient finished product where you are involved in every step of the process.

And unlike traditional documentary family history books, we help bring to life significant events, life-changing moments, and other “life action stories” to be preserved and shared in an impactful format.

Our Mission:

Rooted in the Biblical promise of Malachi 4:6, our mission is to ensure that personal and family legacies live on—not just as historical names and dates, but as vibrant, heartfelt, living narratives preserved in formats the next generation will cherish. 

Three children's books about historical stories are displayed on a brown textured surface. The top book is titled 'The Letter' with a navy blue cover featuring an illustration of an envelope, watch, and thread. The middle book is open, showing an illustration of a girl sewing with a spool of thread nearby. The bottom book titled 'Dangerous Journey' has a cover illustration of two children pulling a large wheel in a snowy landscape.

Original hand-illustrated story books created by me and my children in 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • StoryBound captures nearly any meaningful family narrative—immigration journeys, pioneer stories, childhood memories, faith traditions, military service, love stories, and more. Whether your story is well-documented or mostly remembered through fragmented anecdotes, we help shape it into a compelling, cohesive narrative.

  • Absolutely. Many clients come to us with incomplete memories, second-hand stories, or even just a handful of photos. We specialize in filling gaps, asking the right questions, and crafting a clear, engaging storyline from whatever details you can share.

  • That’s completely up to you. Some clients enjoy collaborating closely, while others simply share their memories during the Discovery call and let StoryBound handle the rest. You’re welcome to be hands-on or hands-off—your story will be cared for either way!

  • Most StoryBound projects take 3–6 weeks. Timelines vary depending on story length, illustration needs, revision rounds, and the type of final product (digital, book, or audiobook). That said, if you have a specific event or deadline, we will do our very best to make it happen without sacrificing the final story quality.

  • We blend professional creative direction, historical reference, and modern generative AI tools to develop consistent, personalized artwork. Each illustration is custom-designed to match your family’s tone, era, and storytelling style at a fraction of the price and time it takes to do hand-drawn illustrations.

  • Yes. You’ll receive review drafts for both the written story and illustrations. And nothing goes to print until you’ve approved every detail and are fully satisfied.

  • Both! StoryBound delivers:

    • Digital PDF (e-Book)

    • softbound printed books via print-on-demand (hardbound available at an additional cost)

    • Optional narrated audiobook (mp3 file)

    You choose the format(s) that best fits your family’s needs.

  • Yes. Once your book is finalized, we include 10 copies through our printing partners. If you would like to order additional copies before printing, please let us know and we will provide a quote.

    And after printing, if you ever want to order additional copies, your book is published and always available.

  • Not at all. StoryBound was created specifically for clients who may feel overwhelmed by technology. We keep communication simple, guide you step-by-step, and handle all design, writing, printing, and production behind the scenes.

  • Just complete the Contact Form and we’ll reach out to schedule a free Discovery Call. We’ll learn about your story, discuss format options, and provide a custom quote. From there, the StoryBound process guides you from memory to manuscript to masterpiece you’ll be excited to share with your loved ones.

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