Musing about meaning in fantasy
Musing about the relationship between plot and theme in fantasy novels… and how these relate to what a book is about.
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Ellen Starsmore
Baljehni and the evolution of a fantasy world
Baljehni means the ‘wild humming land’ in the old Fiugreh tongue. Here’s how it evolved from a sketch map into the vibrant land it is today.
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On writing Beyond the Humming Downs
The journey towards writing Beyond the Humming Downs has involved a passion for worldbuilding and perseverance through multiple drafts.
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Launch information: Beyond the Humming Downs
Here’s the launch information for Beyond the Humming Downs, my debut romantic hopepunk high fantasy book. Coming in July!
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How I became Starsmore
The story of how I chose Ellen Starsmore as my author name involves a serendipitous family dinner and William Shakespeare.
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