Fay Inchfawn

Born Elizabeth Rebecca Ward on December 2, 1880, she wrote under the pen name Fay Inchfawn. She became known for a large body of popular writing that included verse, devotional and religious works, and books for children.

Her writing was widely serialized in women's magazines, helping her build a broad readership. She was sometimes called "The Poet Laureate of the Home," a label that reflects the domestic, accessible tone many readers associated with her work.

Fay Inchfawn died on April 16, 1978. She remains remembered as a busy, versatile author whose poems and stories were written to connect with ordinary family life and everyday faith.