Chaos Calling gets a Kirkus Review
In December 2022, Chaos Calling got a Kirkus Review. It’s my first review from an industry trade publication as a published author. It’s a huge milestone for me and the […]
Returning to Big Magic
The first time I read Liz Gilbert’s Big Magic, I was finishing Chaos Calling’s first draft (which turned out to be a skeletal draft of the whole Xenthian Cycle). I’d […]
On Writing and Chaotic Loss
Chaotic loss gets baked into the bones of many creative projects. My writing projects are no exception. From the outset of a new manuscript, I begin with a vision for […]
Why I have a rare ARC of Elantris, Brandon Sanderson’s first novel
How did I end up with a rare ARC of Elantris, Brandon Sanderson’s first book in the Cosmere universe? Sanderson is a juggernaut in science fiction and fantasy. His work […]
I’m on the How Did I Not Know That Podcast!
Conny Lee, host of the How Did I Not Know That? podcast, invited me on her show to talk about being a self-published author, why people choose to self publish […]
Overturning my Internet bullshit
Once upon a time, I thought fan fiction was terrible. In 2024, I wrote a whole novel based on Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Live long enough, and you may outlive your past self’s Internet bullshit.
Writing a Book Series is a Massive Creative Commitment
And it’s a triple lift if you’re an indie author Writing a book series no one asked for may be one of the most massive creative commitments on Earth. And […]
Kirkus profile on Canadian fantasy author E. M. Williams
It’s official. I’ve got a Kirkus profile! Their digital site has published a piece on me and the writing of Chaos Calling: Book I of The Xenthian Cycle. It’s part […]
Back in the Velvet Ditch
Creative working in 2023? You may be overdue for serious renewal The first signal from the Velvet Ditch is subtle. As usual, I misread it. Gradually, I notice my morning […]
I’m on Learning with Lerner!
Lindsey Lerner, host of the Learning with Lerner Podcast, invited me on her show to talk about being a self-published author and marketing consultant. Since this show involves both work […]
I’ve redesigned emwilliams.ca
Welcome to the redesigned emwilliams.ca webiste! As always, it feels surreal and great to share my work with you. The new site layout is cleaner and more airy. I loved […]