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Once More, Unto the Speech!
My first novel interview is coming in tomorrow. It's on Sunday, March 23rd 2025, from 7:00-8:30 EST. The interview is courtesty of FIYAH....
Emmalia Harrington
Mar 22, 20251 min read


Nurit's First Purim
Nurit doesn't remember her birth family, but knows her name is Hebrew. This sparked her interest in Judaism, and she's eager to...
Emmalia Harrington
Mar 14, 20251 min read


It's Submission Time Again! Let Me Help You.
Simple ways to increase your story's chances of acceptance.
Emmalia Harrington
Mar 7, 20251 min read


Memory Snack
A photostory where Sulla shares an edible memory.
Emmalia Harrington
Feb 28, 20251 min read


Why is Romance Mandatory?
The least favorite feedback I've ever gotten is "you should pair your novel leads together." To this non-advice, I kept saying "she's...
Emmalia Harrington
Feb 21, 20252 min read


Does a Spicy Brain Lead to Spicy Characters?
A neurotypical beta read my work and took it poorly. These are my thoughts on the matter.
Emmalia Harrington
Feb 15, 20252 min read


My Writing Paradox
Memories of growing up with dysgraphia and being a dysgraphic author.
Emmalia Harrington
Feb 8, 20258 min read


Visiting Escapism
A side story with the leads from my novel, "Walk on Grey Ruins."
Emmalia Harrington
Jan 25, 20251 min read


Soundtrack Writing
About the playslists I used to write my novel .
Emmalia Harrington
Jan 18, 20252 min read


Fun with Hyperlexia!
Hyperlexia is a gift, not a pathology. Here is my experience.
Emmalia Harrington
Jan 11, 20252 min read


Accountability for the New Year
I'm not a fan of new year resolutions. From what I can see, people stop following them within a month or two. Moreover, I'd rather set up resolutions as needed, rather than waiting for a specific date. Hence I'm setting up an accountability post, where I list my ambitions on the open web. Time will tell how successful I am. Reading wise, my unread books list is long, and grows still longer. I hope to make a dent in the pile. Goal: Finish 52 books by the end of the year. Writi
Emmalia Harrington
Jan 3, 20251 min read


My Writing Year in Review
What I did this year, writing wise.
Emmalia Harrington
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Formal Portraits
Once I got my author copy of "Walk on Grey Ruins," I made some celebratory/promotional shots. Enjoy! The lead, Sulla Her guardian,...
Emmalia Harrington
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Neurospicy Writer's Tea
It's slush reading season. Something about approaching the manuscripts with a hot tasty beverage in hand helps me get into a literary...
Emmalia Harrington
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Writing and Executive Dysfunction
Executive dysfunction is a trait of autism, ADHD, and possibly other forms of neurospiciness. For me, it occurs when too much information...
Emmalia Harrington
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Why "The Eye of Argon" is Better Than AI Generated Work
AI generated stories have given me respect for Jim Theis. For those unaware, "The Eye of Argon," by Jim Theis, was published in OSFAN 7...
Emmalia Harrington
Nov 29, 20242 min read


A Story in Four Photographs
"That looks nothing like me." "Walk on Grey Ruins" is out now! Order at: https://books2read.com/u/mdapOW
Emmalia Harrington
Nov 25, 20241 min read


I Have a Shiny New Book! Preorder Now!
All Sulla knows about her past is she was buried alive with enough magic in her blood to damage her body. As a baby, the Fey used her...
Emmalia Harrington
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Spice and Wolf: A Look into an "Ordinary" Fantasy Life
My brief overview of a series I adore, Spice and Wolf
Emmalia Harrington
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Things I Do When I'm Not Writing.
Even if the act of writing gets tedious, writing and storytelling is burned deep into me. I will find a way to express what is inside me....
Emmalia Harrington
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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