Category Archives: writing

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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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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Pitching a Novel: Nailing Your Synopsis

Posted on September 21, 2017 by E. C. Ambrose

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 →

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The Query Quandary: Pitching Your Novel

Posted on September 20, 2017 by E. C. Ambrose

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 →

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Crafting Your Pitch, Elevator Style

Posted on September 19, 2017 by E. C. Ambrose

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 →

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“Rogue One” and the Challenge of Prequels

Posted on January 7, 2017 by E. C. Ambrose

Okay, if you have not yet seen “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” now would be a good time. Don’t worry, I’ll wait.  Unless you don’t mind about spoilers, in which case come on in! “Rogue One” is an interesting … Continue reading →

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Finding a new Vernacular: the Language(s) of Fantasy

Posted on September 2, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

I have spoken to a fair number of people who say they don’t read fantasy because of all the funny names–including agents and editors who are thrown off by too many made-up words.  This is one reason I recommend authors … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Plagues. . .and other Medieval Usage Issues

Posted on August 5, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

I am working my way through my editor’s notes on Elisha Mancer, book four in The Dark Apostle series, and encountering the difficulty of words.  Words are, in a novel, the primary tool for delivering the story.  In a historical … Continue reading →

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Developing Magical Systems, with Joshua Palmatier

Posted on July 5, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

Under normal circumstances, today would be my book launch day. Alas, that was not to be–but that means I can open up the blog to celebrate someone else’s launch:  friend and fellow DAW author, Josh Palmatier. . . First off, … Continue reading →

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The Literary Dwarf, Tyrion’s Historical Forbears

Posted on June 18, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

Over on the Tales After Tolkien Society blog, after an entry about a particular Game of Thrones episode, someone asked about placing Tyrion into the context of the appearance of dwarf characters in medieval narratives, in particular Arthuriana.  Not long … Continue reading →

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