Discover our family fables, fairytales and folklore

Three sister's mountains in the Scottish Highlands

letters to rowan. is a family run press founded especially for the publishing of stories written for our children to share heritage, life experiences and the beautiful lessons those things teach us.

More of what that means to us....
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Our Storytellers

J.R.Liken and Joy Liken, husband and wife, were always writers throughout their lives, separate and together. They are excited to create new worlds and build a family heritage through word, illustration and craftsmanship.

man posing in front of a Loch in the Scottish Highlands
image of a woman standing in front of church doors in the Cotswolds

Joy Liken
Writer - Dreamer

J.R.Liken
Writer - Kiltsman