The Woodcutter's Daughter

About the Book

A classic fairy tale set in the renaissance period, the story begins in a humble woodcutter’s cottage on the edge of the forest in the kingdom of Antwin, with a couple who desperately desire a child of their own. Suddenly they discover one day they are expecting. Their little girl is brought into their world like every other child, with one exception: she is born extremely ugly. From then on she finds herself rejected and friendless because no one is able to see her value and worth beyond her appearance, including herself, until … she has the most heartbreaking day of her life. It is on that same day that she has an unusual meeting with a mystical being in light. After this encounter, it seems everything in her life begins to change. Follow this young girl’s story as she journeys through fear, love, and hopelessness to finally find real joy as well as acceptance from others and from herself.

About the Author

Edward is a husband of twenty-six years and the dedicated father of two grown children. He has been an avid reader of everything from history to fantasy all his life. His inspirations came at a young age from great writers such as C. S. Lewis, Tolkien, and MacDonald. He brings this passion for fantasy and fairy tale into his writing to create a story that will bring the reader a fresh take on an age-old classic style. He currently resides in Michigan, where he has been a pastor for the last seventeen years.