Show HN: This Was Inspired by My 5-Year-Old

So I’ve been doing the whole self-publishing thing on KDP for a while now, .

But recently, I ended up building a tool, and the idea came from the most unexpected places—my 5-year-old .

My kid is constantly coming up with these wild, creative stories, and my wife suggested I turn them into books. Seemed like a great idea...

until I realized how hard (and expensive) it is to get good illustrations done—especially when you’re self-publishing on a budget.

That’s when I had this lightbulb moment:

Why not build a tool that can generate illustrations for me?

That’s how StoryArtAI was born. It’s a tool that takes your story or prompts and generates consistent character illustrations throughout the book—no illustrator fees, just some AI magic.

You get different styles to choose from—like watercolor, line art, or even collage, so no matter what vibe you’re going for, we’ve got you covered.

And here’s the best part: It’s free to try! You get 20 free generations upfront, so you can test it out without paying a dime. Whether you're new to this or just want to check it out, it's a great way to get started.

If this sounds like something you'd want to try, check out StoryArtAI.com.