Our Books
Enjoy browsing and selecting from our current offerings. Links to each book's Amazon shopping page are conveniently provided. Your positive reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are sincerely appreciated! We are building RavenStar Publications one happy reader at a time. Here are our four current categories:
The Fairy Lore of Ghost Horse Hollow
The first three novels in the planned nine-part epic fantasy series span the Wheel of the Year from late November to the Spring Equinox.
Adult and YA/MG Historical Fiction
Explore Medieval England with young Robin Hood and journey through the ghostly world of the American Civil War.
Preparation for Movement Exercise
Discover the transformative and innovative exercise series of Nancy Lane Wright's PREP! Preparation for Movement
Picture Books
Our first picture book offering will be available in May 2026: The Crescent Moon Bear, an ancient Asian folktale.
The Fairy Lore of Ghost Horse Hollow
In the heart of the Appalachian Wilderness, one hundred years in the future, a magical homestead family survives, surrounded by Moonlight and Starlight fairies. Full of adventure and intrigue, the planned nine-part fantasy saga spans the holidays of the Wheel of the Year. The MacKennon homesteaders are led by sixteen-year-old Panther and her new best friend, a mysterious, rescued slave boy. Only, Dale isn't all that he seems, and treachery is unfolding in the Wildwood.
Suitable for MG, YA, and adult readers. Fast-paced Epic Fantasy. Each novel includes character indexes and a preview of the next adventure.
Anne is currently writing Book 4: Madness in the Meadow.
Historical Fiction
Enjoy imaginary characters in realistic settings with Anne Severn Williamson's historical fiction offerings.
Meet fifteen-year-old Clem Briley, a tough orphan with a gift for seeing ghosts and the otherworldly specters of the American Civil War. Despite Clem's bravery, leading his younger siblings to safety across the Ohio River in the fall of 1862, proves to be more than dangerous. It's deadly. YA and Adult readers. A gritty adventure novel with social reflections, CIVIL GHOSTS packs a wartime wallop.
Adventures abound in THE GREENWOOD TALES, especially when young Robin of Loxley is in charge of a gang of bold and hilarious characters. Meet all your favorite stars of medieval England in their teens, along with Robin's Druid mentor and a clever but clueless Sheriff of Nottingham. THE GREENWOOD TALES is a planned trio of rollicking adventures for MG, YA, and adult readers. YOUNG ROBIN & THE BOX of BONES is the first installment, delivering laughs, romance, intrigue, explosive combat, and heartwarming magic.
PREP! Nancy Lane Wright's Transformative Exercise Series
Discover the valuable and unique exercise series developed by Nancy Lane Wright, the former Artistic Director of the Dance/Theatre Workshop in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
PREP! or Preparation for Movement is a proven, two-part exercise routine that corrects skeletal displacement, tones muscles, develops proper posture, provides a calm sense of well-being, and fast-tracks both athletes and performing artists for professional careers.
PREP! is excellent for injury recovery and rehabilitation and is highly recommended as a reference manual for all physical therapists and athletic trainers.
The First Edition, published in April of 2022, includes a detailed, encouraging breakdown of every exercise in Preparation for Movement in the correct order. Anne Severn Williamson, a professional instructor for Preparation for Movement, uses Nancy's original imagery and notes. Anne shares her personal journey with her beloved mentor and how Preparation for Movement made her recovery from extensive orthopedic surgery possible.
The Second Edition, published in September of 2022, includes bonus photographs of Ken Ellis, one of Nancy Lane Wright's star pupils. Former members of the Dance/Theatre Workshop in Chattanooga, Tennessee, share their reflections on Nancy's tremendous breakthroughs in physical training and injury recovery, as well as her artistic and personal support for their lives and careers. Both editions feature inspirational quotes from outstanding humanitarians.
PICTURE BOOKS
RavenStar Publications will be launching a new category of literature especially for readers who love folktales, fairytales, and mythology in May of 2026.
THE CRESCENT MOON BEAR is an uplifting tale of bravery and determination set in ancient Japan. A loving sister sets out to save her brother's troubled mind after he returns from war. The Asian folktale addresses the tools necessary to recover from severe trauma and PTSD. The book includes room for personal recovery notes, so the text may be used as a workbook. Awakening and enduring, the tale of THE CRESCENT MOON BEAR supports all ages in the process of personal restoration.
