From the streets of Luxana to the digital world When I began building the world of Luxana, I wanted Luxana to feel as though it existed beyond the chapters of the novels. The kingdoms needed histories, festivals, politics, rumours, trade, scandals and ordinary people who continued living their lives whether or not one of the daughters happened to be standing nearby. Somewhere along the way, that idea became The Compass. Within the books, The Compass is a newspaper. Beyond the

The author of Daughters of Luxana discusses her pen name, worldbuilding process, creative technology, and the women at the heart of her seven-novel fantasy series. Why do you write under the name Rose Griffin? I write under the name Rose Griffin because it gives me the freedom to be fully myself both on and off the page. Under that name, I create adult fantasy centred on complex women, dangerous secrets, and worlds where the truth is rarely as simple as good versus evil. It a

Conceptual images of Shadowmancers. Generated by Ai. Some fantasy stories begin with a prophecy. The Raven Assassin begins with a weapon. Azaria spends most of her life inside Halloran’s Queen’s Academy. Here, loyalty is enforced, weakness is punished, and every lesson carries the quiet threat of failure. She is trained to observe without being noticed, to follow orders without hesitation, and to kill before her target understands they have been chosen. But the world beyond H

Every unforgettable fantasy begins with a world that feels alive. A place where every city has a story, every mountain guards a secret, and every legend carries a fragment of forgotten truth. Welcome to Luxana Luxana is the realm in which the Daughters of Luxana series is set. Luxana is a world shaped by history, divided by kingdoms, and bound together by ancient magic that few people truly understand. It is a place where breathtaking beauty often conceals dangerous truths, w

What Is a Raven Assassin? Every fantasy world has its legendary warriors. Some ride dragons. Some wield impossible magic. Others become legends because of the choices they make. In The Raven Assassin, the most feared individuals in Halloran are known simply as Ravens. Silent. Disciplined. Deadly. To most people, they are little more than whispers carried on the wind. Their names are rarely spoken aloud, their missions never discussed, and their existence acknowledged only whe

The Magic of Luxana Every fantasy world has its own magic. Some rely on spells while others are filled with enchanted objects or mythical creatures. In Luxana, magic is something far older. It is woven into the very fabric of the world. It shaped the kingdoms long before their borders existed. It flows through rivers, mountains and forests. It has inspired legends, built cities and changed the course of history. Yet despite its importance, much of its true nature has been for