The Stowaway
The Stowaway
2027 Launch
Hello and thank you for visiting. My goal is to have The Stowaway™ ready for you to read 📖 in 2027 with my publisher.
The Story
Ana, the restless 17-year old daughter of a Portuguese ship captain, hides aboard her father’s ship as a stowaway, eager to experience the world beyond the confines of her city. Little does she know, however, what adventure awaits as their ship heads up north into the deep waters of the North Atlantic...
This is a tale that springs from dreams, travel, and experiences. It’s wedded to a love of adventure and exploration. Set in medieval Europe, this story is the first fantasy novel by Jan Manon.
Intended for young adults, my book can also be enjoyed by adults. ⚔️
A PEEK INSIDE THE BOOK
Ana
My book has a simple book cover with silver lettering. When you open it and begin to read, you will discover a few illustrations inside. Here’s a sneak peek.
Her Canine Friend
A pencil drawing you’ll discover inside the book.
Available in 2027
Available in 2027
available worldwide in 2027
My book The Stowaway™ will be available via my publisher at all major bookstores worldwide and digitally at Amazon.
Due to popular demand, I have decided to add a playbook, titled Rules for a Knight / Lady.™
My book is Dedicated
To my dad who taught me how to live and whose integrity, goodness, drive, love of life, and huge heart inspire me every day.
Another World
Another World
I have always enjoyed exploring since I was a little girl. I used to wander off on hikes in the mountains by myself at the age of nine. I had training at home and at school to keep me safe. Something about being in nature and in the wild appeals to my heart. It is liberating, and it also helps me remember who I am, what I love, and how to reconnect with this mysterious planet that we call home.
Exploring
Exploring
Charting the unknown can be exciting and also challenging. Set in the 12th century, my story is a fantasy, which gives me room to imagine and dream up possibilities. However, I still want the story to be grounded in place and human traditions of the period so readers will easily relate. Hence, I've explored local customs of how people lived, dressed, communicated, and traveled to create an authentic story.
Northern Lands
Northern Lands
Lands
The story begins in Iberia (modern-day Portugal and Spain) and covers the British Isles, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard, and Jan Mayen.
People
This story is filled with characters ranging from a captain and his crew to nobles, royals, children in school, peasants, merchants, and tribes.
Sea
The water plays a significant role, from Ana first traveling on board her father's ship to battles with warring clans and unexpected mysterious forces.
This is a story I came up with at the age of fifteen. I put it off to go to college.
Over the years, I have thought about it in the background, and added some notes.
I was a good writer back then, and I hope in the time since, that I have learned from life to offer you something more.