I have some exciting news—my first novel has an official launch date! Lily’s Passage will be available for purchase in October 2025, just in time for Christmas. All those long years of writing, rewriting, fundraising, planning, dreaming are about to see their fruit. And I couldn’t have kept on without the love and encouragement from my army of supporters.
But a book launch is only the beginning of the story—there’s lots of work ahead to propel my story into the hands of readers. If you’ve been following my journey for any length of time, I’d love to have you by my side on the next step.
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In a realm torn by civil war, one young woman’s journey will unravel secrets that could change the fate of an entire kingdom—and one man’s devotion could just as easily unravel her world.
Farrah, a small-town girl with dreams of escape, finds her life irrevocably altered when she meets Asken, a stranger with a hidden past. As armies clash and ancient powers awaken, Farrah must choose between the life she knows and the fate that awaits her.
An outsider from birth, Asken has devoted his life to fighting the darkness around him. But tragedy forces him on a quest for answers, pulling him into a deep web of political conspiracy. With his loyalty shaken to the core, Asken must question everything he once believed in. Can he fight against the very cause he once stood behind in order to bring about peace?
With the kingdom gripped by fear and the enemy gaining power, Farrah and Asken must confront their own inner demons and find the light within to inspire their nation to rise against the encroaching shadows that threaten to consume them all.
Fans of Christopher Paolini’s Eragon, C. S. Lewis’s The Last Battle, and A. M. Daylin’s Where Darkness Cannot Follow will be captivated by Sydney Frusti’s spellbinding YA fantasy debut.
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Sydney Frusti
I’m a storyteller at heart. Regardless of the medium—fantasy or realism, the written word or the screen, static or experiential—I’m in the business of stories. Because stories move us. Shape us. Comfort us. Challenge us. Stories are relatable and bring disparate parts together. We learn from each other by the stories we share. And perhaps, most importantly, stories reveal truths that are too ugly or too beautiful to face head-on.
My experience with stories began in childhood when I escaped into other people’s worlds and dreamed of creating my own. Over time, I’ve learned to incorporate stories into all areas of my life—music, crafting, gaming, and of course, writing.
Though I wasn’t born here, I call the Sonoran Desert my home. The vibrant sunsets and rugged mountains inspire my fantasy landscapes, and I’m drawn to the resilience of the beings that dwell here.
When I’m not writing, I can be found visiting the library with my two daughters, sewing, baking sourdough, playing mandolin, and leading adventurers through tabletop gaming campaigns.
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