Author: Erin Fulmer

Erin Fulmer (she/her) is a public benefits attorney by day, author of urban fantasy and science fiction by night. She lives in sunny Northern California with her husband and two spoiled cats. When she’s not writing or working, she enjoys hatha yoga, taking pictures of the sky, playing board games with friends, and napping like it’s an Olympic sport. She is represented by Maeve MacLysaght of Copps Literary Agency. Erin is a Pitch Wars Class of 2020 alumna. CAMBION'S BLOOD, the second book in her Cambion series and sequel to her debut urban fantasy CAMBION'S LAW, is out June 7 from City Owl Books. Her weekly blog shares substantive writing craft tips, publishing industry insights, and thoughts on her personal journey as a professional author.

Time in the Belly: Imbolc Season and Creative Waiting

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 3 Comments

I've been thinking about time a lot lately. In part, this is because I've been editing a book that centers around a time loop. I also had my birthday this week, which has me reflecting on how time pushes us forward whether we like it or not. In my fourth decade on this earth, the … Continue reading Time in the Belly: Imbolc Season and Creative Waiting

Mindful Querying: Seven Precepts For the Trenches

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 9 Comments

At first glance, mindfulness and the so-called "query trenches" don't seem to go together. The prospect of querying agents doesn't naturally evoke a sense of calm among writers. Instead, it can spark anxiety, dread, imposter syndrome, fatigue, and disappointment. If that's how you feel about querying, you're not alone. With that in mind, I have … Continue reading Mindful Querying: Seven Precepts For the Trenches

4 Myths (and the Truth) About Getting a Literary Agent

January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 7 Comments

Every time I turn the page on a new chapter of this wild author journey, I realize just how little I knew before. That continues to hold true even though I now have author friends a few steps ahead of me. Despite all their invaluable guidance and advice, each new stage still feels like a … Continue reading 4 Myths (and the Truth) About Getting a Literary Agent

Big Publishing News and 2022 Writing Goals

January 10, 2022January 8, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 6 Comments

The first week of January has been more eventful than expected! Because of that, this week's blog is a news and notes post. I will also share my 2022 writing goals, as I didn't want to get too specific last week before Cambion Book 2 was officially announced. Now that the Publisher's Marketplace announcement is … Continue reading Big Publishing News and 2022 Writing Goals

Santa’s Secret Pen 2021: The Wyrd and the Weaver

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 8 Comments

And now for something a little different... In December, I volunteered to participate in a Secret Santa short fiction exchange with other writers. Starting from a prompt from an anonymous requester, participants wrote a short piece of 1000 words or more for their recipient. My prompt became the first line of my story, and then … Continue reading Santa’s Secret Pen 2021: The Wyrd and the Weaver

The Year of Showing Up: Setting My Intentions for 2022

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 9 Comments

Happy New Year, dear readers, and welcome to my first blog post of 2022! As one of my goals for the New Year, you should expect to see more regular posts from me. My "writing about writing" has been especially rewarding over the last few months, in large part because of readers who have reached … Continue reading The Year of Showing Up: Setting My Intentions for 2022

2021 Wrap-Up and Year in Review

December 27, 2021December 26, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 2 Comments

I warned y'all that I love my year in review posts, right? Last week I reflected on what I learned this year. This week, because I'm in holiday mode, no thoughts brain empty, I'm doing more of a round-up post. I'll share my top blog posts, my favorite books from this year, some writing and … Continue reading 2021 Wrap-Up and Year in Review

Words Versus Spoons: On Writing with Chronic Illness

December 20, 2021February 12, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 3 Comments

I was going to blog about something else this week, probably editing and what it's like to return to a book I haven't looked at for awhile as I dip back into revisions on GALATEA'S PARADOX. However, life and my rogue immune system had other plans. I've been hesitant to write on this topic for … Continue reading Words Versus Spoons: On Writing with Chronic Illness

Life Outside the Comfort Zone: Five Debut Year Lessons

December 13, 2021December 12, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 8 Comments

Fair warning: I am a big year-in-reviewer. I love December's energy of reflection and processing. I spend time each holiday season curating a playlist to commemorate the past twelve months and I am an absolute sucker for retrospective journaling and blogging. New Year's is probably my favorite holiday. It's a whole thing. As part of … Continue reading Life Outside the Comfort Zone: Five Debut Year Lessons

It Starts with a Dream: from Novel Idea to Agent Offer

December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 7 Comments

Today, one of my biggest writing dreams comes true. Today, I'm signing with my agent, Maeve MacLysaght of Ladderbird Literary Agency. Maeve’s passion for my spooky, time-bending science fiction mystery and her commitment to representing queer, diverse SFF makes her an ideal champion for GALATEA’S PARADOX. Aesthetic features original character art (top left) by Zara … Continue reading It Starts with a Dream: from Novel Idea to Agent Offer