Author Archives: E. C. Ambrose

About E. C. Ambrose

I spend as much time in my office as I possibly can--thinking up terrible things to do to people who don't exist.

Free Thrills for the Holidays!

Posted on December 12, 2022 by E. C. Ambrose

I’ve got a lot of things going on in the month of December! Aside from the family holiday stuff I’m sure many of you are also balancing, I’m finishing the fifth volume of my Bone Guard archaeological thriller series–like, today! … Continue reading →

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Take to the Skies to Save your Hometown–in my first-ever game!

Posted on November 10, 2022 by E. C. Ambrose

Today’s the launch date for my interactive superhero fiction, Skystrike: Wings of Justice! At over 330,000 words long (!!) this is my longest work of fiction. But…you might want to play through a few times to read more of them. … Continue reading →

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Flying in with a New Adventure!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by E. C. Ambrose

Hello, friends and fans! It’s been a little while, hasn’t it? Sorry about that! I have not been idle, I assure you (I’ve written at least two manuscripts unlikely to see the light of day, fled the path of a … Continue reading →

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Everything Drakemaster (or Nearly So)

Posted on April 13, 2022 by E. C. Ambrose

My latest historical fantasy novel is hitting the shelves! Along with that, are all kinds of podcast, interviews and blogs! So, you can now buy the book! find it on Amazon| Barnes and Noble| Apple| Kobo or order from your … Continue reading →

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DRAKEMASTER! Forthcoming historical fantasy

Posted on March 19, 2022 by E. C. Ambrose

I am thrilled to share the cover and concept for my next historical fantasy novel. Set in China during the Mongol invasions, DRAKEMASTER brings together an unexpected team of rivals to find a mechanical wonder based on Su Song’s astronomical … Continue reading →

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“There are More Important Things than Living.”

Posted on May 3, 2020 by E. C. Ambrose

In this time of pandemic, it seems curiously appropriate to re-open a blog that began with books set during the Black Death.  When the Lt. Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, in pushing to relax guidelines about social distancing and reopen … Continue reading →

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Looking Behind: Re-booting a Fantasy (or a fantasy re-boot?)

Posted on May 7, 2019 by E. C. Ambrose

Hey, E. C., haven’t heard from you in a while–what are you working on? I am excited to announce that I’ll have two books coming out this summer! When Elisha Daemon came out last year, I was thrilled to finally … Continue reading →

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Elisha Daemon Launch Day!

Posted on February 6, 2018 by E. C. Ambrose

Today’s the day! Not only is this the launch for Elisha Daemon, but this book is the final volume in the series!  If you’ve been waiting to get all five books in hand before you read, it’s time to start. … Continue reading →

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Avignon: The Palace of the Popes

Posted on February 4, 2018 by E. C. Ambrose

One of my favorite parts of writing the Elisha series has been learning about all these fantastic places and people of the 14th century.  One of the best has got to be the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, France.  … Continue reading →

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Arisia Convention This weekend!

Posted on January 11, 2018 by E. C. Ambrose

Are you coming to Arisia, or thinking about it?  Here’s where to find me on panels, with some fantastic people! Friday If You Didn’t Know, Now You Know: SFF Divination Marina 2 (2E), 5:30pm – 6:45pm Charlie Boatner (moderator), Heather … Continue reading →

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