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 […]
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’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 […]
Chaos Calling—GoodReads giveaway
Win 1 of 10 copies of Chaos Calling: Book I of The Xenthian Cycle I’m running a GoodReads giveaway in March. Lucky readers in the United States or Canada will […]
I’m a guest on the Thinking About Podcast!
The Thinking About Podcast invited me to talk about my writing life and being a self-published author. I was thrilled to be asked. The wonderful Kirsti McNabney hosts this show, […]