Author: Erin Fulmer

Erin Fulmer (she/her) is a legal aid 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 nature walks, 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. The Cambion series, previously published by a small press, will be re-released by the author in 2024. Her blog shares substantive writing craft tips, publishing industry insights, and thoughts on her personal journey as a professional author.

Red Flag Warnings: How to Spot a Shady Literary Agent

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 2 Comments

It’s better to have no agent than a bad agent. Spend any time in author spaces and you will hear this time and time again. For writers stuck in querying hell, it probably grates on the nerves. It seems easy for an author who already has representation to say, but what does it mean? How … Continue reading Red Flag Warnings: How to Spot a Shady Literary Agent

Pitch Wars Is Over. Its Legacy Is Just Beginning.

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 5 Comments

Pitch Wars is dead. Long live Pitch Wars. Last Tuesday's announcement by Brenda Drake, the founder of the Pitch Wars mentorship program, sent shockwaves through all of my writing groups. https://twitter.com/PitchWars/status/1493595439005945856?s=20&t=NSxsdbjgV_CZ9Us3XFm5sg My 2020 alumni chat, now the penultimate mentee class, gathered in our Discord chat for a virtual group hug, expressing sadness, surprise, and gratitude … Continue reading Pitch Wars Is Over. Its Legacy Is Just Beginning.

Try a Little Tenderness: 7 Self-Love Ideas for Writers

February 14, 2022February 13, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 5 Comments

Love is in the air... When we think of Valentine’s Day, of course, we naturally think of romance, partnerships, and sharing love with a special someone. Today, though, I want to talk about a different kind of relationship for a minute. Not everyone is partnered up nor wants to be, but everyone is worthy of … Continue reading Try a Little Tenderness: 7 Self-Love Ideas for Writers

A Fire to Light Your Way: Writers and Professional Jealousy

February 7, 2022February 13, 2022 ~ Erin Fulmer ~ 6 Comments

We don't like to admit it, but it happens to everyone. With the Pitch Wars showcase fast approaching, AMM picks announced, awards season in full swing, and The Discourse piping hot, it’s time to get real about an experience that can sting worse than rejections on your own work: Watching your fellow writers succeed. That's … Continue reading A Fire to Light Your Way: Writers and Professional Jealousy

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 ~ 9 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