The Hundred Lives of Ashfern the Fox Written and Illustrated by Award-Winning Novelist MC Lorbiecke "IN A FOREST older than thunder and younger than sleep, where moss whispered secrets and the stars forgot to wink, a silver-furred fox was born beneath a lunar eclipse..." So begins the unforgettable journey of Ashfern the Fox , a creature both wild and wise, born of starlight in a lush, enchanted forest. In this luminous, thought-provoking tale, award-winning author and artist MC Lorbiecke invites readers of all ages into a world where every river stone, fern, and fallen feather holds a spirit of its own. Told in lyrical, poetic prose and brought to life with rich, fantastical illustrations , The Hundred Lives of Ashfern the Fox gently explores the beauty of impermanence and the eternal rhythm of life, death, and renewal. Rooted in the indigenous concept of animism , the story reminds us that nature is not a backdrop but a living, breathing presence, one that sees, remembers, and loves. As Ashfern moves through a hundred quiet lifetimes , forgetting, remembering, and becoming, readers are offered a comforting vision of a world where loss is not an ending, but a transformation . This book speaks softly to those carrying grief, reminding them that nothing is ever truly lost; it is only changed. A perfect companion for quiet moments, thoughtful hearts, and curious minds , The Hundred Lives of Ashfern the Fox is a timeless fable for anyone learning how to let go while holding on to wonder. “An unexpectedly deep and artful book,” writes Dr. Eric Swanson of The Hundred Lives of Ashfern the Fox . “Lorbiecke paints with a painter’s brush, a poet’s ear, and a shaman’s wisdom.” With prose “dripping with reverence and imagery,” this “myth spun in prose” invites readers into “a living forest where rivers remember, bones sing, and a fox carries the echoes of many past lives.” A lush, lyrical fable in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and The Last Unicorn for poetic brilliance and mythic depth. MC Lorbiecke is a soul-stirring fable of nature , memory, and renewal. Reviewer, School Counselor, Jackie Kitt writes, “There is so much wisdom dancing around the pages… the earth remembered Ashfern, even when Ashfern was struggling to remember previous lives .” With “poetically lyrical” prose and “utterly magical” art, this luminous tale speaks to readers of all ages, a gentle meditation on life’s cycles and the timeless bond between spirit and earth.