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Looking Behind: Re-booting a Fantasy (or a fantasy re-boot?)
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
Posted in books, fantasy, fiction, magic, publishing, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged Elaine Isaak, fantasy, fantasy novel, novel, Robin Hobb, romance, The Singer's Crown
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Elisha Daemon Launch Day!
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
Avignon: The Palace of the Popes
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
Posted in Elisha Daemon, history, medieval, religion, research, Settings, The Dark Apostle, Uncategorized
Tagged Avignon, medieval popes, papal palace, Pope Clement VI
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Arisia Convention This weekend!
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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Pitching a Novel: Nailing Your Synopsis
This is the third in a series on pitching your novel, my take on the topic–for many more answers, follow the blog chain led by Joshua Palmatier, editor and author! In the meantime, read on. . . Personally, I think … Continue reading
The Query Quandary: Pitching Your Novel
The novel pitching advice and experience continues today, with the all-important query. For more advice, check out Joshua Palmatier’s hub of all things pitching! Okay, so you’ve got a killer pitch line, and a finished manuscript, and you’re ready for … Continue reading
Crafting Your Pitch, Elevator Style
This week for all the aspiring novelists out there, Joshua Palmatier invited a bunch of us to share our stories and advice about three stages of pitching a book. Find more entries here–and happy pitching! I love me a good … Continue reading
Cover Reveal: Elisha Daemon!
Coming February 6, 2018, the fifth and final volume of the Dark Apostle! Check it out: Just as Elisha thinks he might defeat his enemies, they unleash two terrible weapons: the holy woman who used to love him, and the … Continue reading
Posted in fantasy, fiction, medieval, The Dark Apostle, Uncategorized
Tagged 2018 fantasy novel, cover reveal, E. C. Ambrose, fantasy novel, new release 20185
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How to deal with The Walking Dead in the Middle Ages
Here’s a fascinating bit of archaeological evidence for medieval ideas about zombies (then known as revenants) from a great blog called The Templar Knight: Source: How to deal with The Walking Dead in the Middle Ages
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