About
The Author
D. L. Murphy is a certified adult/children’s yoga instructor and has a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Administration. She received her bachelor’s degree in Economics and Fine Arts from Vanderbilt University. The Warrior Princess is her first children’s book to author and illustrate. Home is a farm in Franklin, Tennessee where she resides with her husband and family.
The Illustrators
D. L. Murphy teamed up with Nashville artist Jan Shannon to create the artwork in this book. Their collaborative effort focused on an interactive design meant to engage children in reading or listening, looking and exploring. The story comes alive with colorful characters in beautiful landscapes and playful sub-story imagery.
Jan Shannon studied art at Volunteer State Community College and O’More School of Design. In addition to this book, Jan illustrated “Mason the Lucky Dog” in 2016. Other works include Heritage Quilt Barn murals across rural Tennessee. She lives with her husband, Robby, and has two grown children, Brooke and Adam.
The Design Guru
Jackie Bradley-Rippey served as advisory and design guru. She is an international award winning designer living with Lola, her rescue Aussie Cattle Dog.