E. S. O. Martin
E. S. O. Martin writes fairy tales, speculative fiction, gothic romance, paranormal romance, and mainstream literary fiction with strong emotional themes and atmospheric settings.
Her fiction has been published in Every Day Fiction, Club Chicxulub, !Hastings!, The-Tusk, Flaunt magazine among others.
She has worked as an editor, publisher, bookseller, and as an award-winning journalist. She was nominated for the Hazel reading series, which showcases experimental women-writers. She holds an MFA in creative writing from San Francisco State.
Coming Soon…
The Wood Maiden is a young adult, historical fantasy novel set in Central Europe during the 19th century partitions of Poland. It is the story of Dąbrowa, an orphan in Pomarania who discovers that she is a leshy—a tree-shifter.
With the help of her young friend, Ancia, and Ancia’s Faceless Doll, Dąbrowa meets ghosts, rusałki, wodnik, vampires, werewolves, and sorcerers, and dragons as they travel across three empires in the hopes of getting to Zaświaty, the magical otherlands, where Dąbrowa and Ancia hope to attend a school for magical creatures and half-breeds.
For Children
Join the Adventure, Unravel the Mystery, Save Aeloria.
In the enchanting kingdom of Aeloria, young Milo’s life takes a dramatic turn from rooftop escapades to a daring quest against tyranny. Born with extraordinary cat-like abilities, Milo, along with his friends Lara, the astute strategist, and Ethan, the ever-jolly companion, uncovers a dark secret that could change the fate of their kingdom. Under the oppressive rule of King Jochen Sassy, their playful days morph into a race against time to reclaim their home.
“Quest for Aeloria” is a riveting tale of bravery and friendship. It’s an adventure that captivates and inspires, weaving a story of a young hero’s journey to save his kingdom and define his destiny. Join Milo and his friends as they fight to restore peace and bring a new dawn to Aeloria.
This illustrated sword and sorcery fantasy epic is written for children, aged 8 to 12.
For Adults
What We Talk About When We Talk About The Apocalypse
The End is Never Truly the End. But a Doorway to New Beginnings…
This captivating short story collection explores a myriad of apocalypses—be it personal, societal, or global. These tales of transformation traverse a spectrum of genres, from mainstream contemporary to romantic fantasy to gothic horror.
These stories are about moments of seismic change, where the old reality has ended and the new reality has yet to begin.
Candid Family Portrait
June and Vince had a perfectly balanced, happy egalitarian marriage with an apartment in San Francisco, and two fulfilling careers—hers as a freelance photojournalist and his as an insurance salesman who moonlights as a video game designer.
But everything they loved about their lives is thrown into chaos when they decided to take the next big step in their relationship: starting a family.
Written with humor, honesty, and authenticity, Candid Family Portrait is a novel about one couple’s struggle to attain work-life balance and self-actualization in a world that is determined to force couples into narrowly-defined gender roles.
Candid Family Portrait is a story about work, equality, status, self-actualization, and the triumphant power of love.