Lily Ann Fenwyn
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Lily Ann Fenwyn
by Lily Ann Fenwyn
What if the stories you’ve been told about yourself were never true?
Fourteen-year-old Ari Rowan knows her place.
The world around her seems built on invisible rules—rules about who matters, who speaks, who leads, and who is expected to stay quiet.
Then her grandmother gives her an old pendant. Strange things begin to happen. Ancient symbols appear where none existed before. Dreams blur into memory. A warrior from another time watches from the edges of her dreams. And the more she begins to question the stories she’s been told, the more she discovers that those stories were never meant to protect her.
They were meant to contain her.
Ari must choose between the life she has been taught to accept and remembering a truth powerful enough to change everything.
Ari Rowan knows the rules. Keep your head down. Stay quiet. Don’t make trouble.
At school, she’s invisible when she’s lucky and a target when she’s not. At home, she navigates a mother who drinks too much, an older brother struggling with burdens of his own, a younger brother who needs protecting, and a world that keeps telling her who she’s supposed to be. Only her best friend, Imani, seems willing to question the stories everyone else accepts.
Then her grandmother gives her an old pendant. The symbol carved into its surface shouldn’t mean anything. But strange things begin to happen. Ancient symbols appear where none existed before. Dreams blur into memory. A mysterious female warrior watches from the edges of her world. And every answer leads to a question no one wants her to ask: What if the stories she’s been told about herself were never true?
The deeper Ari digs, the more she realizes the greatest threat isn’t magic. It’s a system of stories designed to keep people in line, compliant, small, and keep girls and women from remembering who they are. As forces both ancient and modern close in around her, Ari must decide whether to remain the person the world expects—or become the person she was always meant to be.
Warrior’s Daughter is the first book in an illustrated fantasy series about courage, identity, inheritance, and remembering the strength that was never truly lost.
Perfect for readers who love strong female protagonists, coming-of-age fantasy, mythology, and stories of awakening and self-discovery.
Warrior, Maker, Storyteller
Lily Ann Fenwyn spent over three decades building technology, solving problems, and leading teams before sitting down to write her first novel. A U.S. Marine veteran, artist, and artisan, she spent more than thirty years navigating the corporate world before answering the call of old stories, symbols, and forgotten histories. Today, her work explores history, legacy, and the stories we inherit about who we are—especially those that have taught girls and women to forget who they were born to be. Warrior’s Daughter is the first book in an illustrated series for women and girls about courage, friendship, memory, and the dangerous act of remembering who you are. Lily Ann lives in Virginia, where she writes stories, creates artifacts, and works to leave the world a little harder for old lies to survive in. Learn more at thoragreyhawk.com. Lily Ann also invites you to a place not just for stories, but for belonging. These delightful children's books, ages 3-7, are perfect for storytime, classrooms, and bedtime read-alouds. They also include an exclusive U-Color feature allowing children to add their own color to Sparkly Pond! Adventures on Sparkly Pond are all based on true events! Thank you for supporting independent authors.
Lillie’s Light on Sparkly Pond is a gentle illustrated story about kindness, courage, and the quiet ways we care for one another.
When Lillie, a thoughtful and watchful dog, notices small creatures in need around Sparkly Pond, she responds not with fear or noise—but with presence, patience, and heart. Through soft moments and simple acts, Lillie shows that being brave doesn’t always mean being loud, and that light can come from compassion as much as strength.
Written for children who feel deeply—and for the adults who read with them—Lillie’s Light is a calming, reassuring story about empathy, protection, and the beauty of showing up.
Adventures on Sparkly Pond
Big paws. Big splashes. Big fun!
When Maggie, the friendly dog from next door, visits Sparkly Pond, she can’t resist the cool, shimmering water. Ripplefly zips and zooms, Maggie splashes and laughs, and soon, the whole pond is alive with joy!
Through playful ripples and unexpected friendships, Maggie’s Big Splash reminds readers that sometimes the biggest hearts make the brightest waves.
From the Adventures on Sparkly Pond series of gentle tales of courage, curiosity, and the small wonders that make big ripples.
Adventures on Sparkly Pond
Welcome to Sparkly Pond, where small wonders make big ripples! Join Ripplefly the dragonfly and her friends on a bright, joyful adventure where even the littlest things hold great importance. U-Color pages are included so children can bring Sparkly Pond to life with their own colors! Perfect for story time & adventurers ages 3-7.
Color the Adventure!
Ripplefly the dragonfly and her friends are back! In this U-COLOR Edition, young readers become part of the story! Every page invites children to bring Sparkly Pond to life with their own imagination. Perfect for story time & adventurers ages 3-7.