E.M. Anderson

1 universe Last reviewed 2026-08-20

E.M. Anderson is a fantasy author who identifies as queer and neurodivergent and uses they/she pronouns. Anderson holds two master's degrees and describes a passionate interest in trees, birds, and pole fitness alongside their writing career. Their published fiction includes the novel The Keeper of Lonely Spirits, along with the now out-of-print title The Remarkable Retirement of Edna Fisher, and the forthcoming novel The Lord of the Wood. Anderson's short fiction has appeared in several anthologies, including a fantasy collection from Wyldblood Press, an anthology of stories about cute mutants edited by SJ Whitby, and issues of Dark Horses: The Magazine of Weird Fiction. In addition to writing, Anderson maintains an active presence engaging with readers across social media platforms including Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and Tumblr under the handle @elizmanderson, and has appeared at genre conventions such as the Big Ohio Book Con. Anderson also participated as a mentor in the WriteHive mentorship program in 2023, supporting emerging writers in the speculative fiction community. Their work is noted for blending inventive fantastical premises with attention to identity and found-family themes, contributing a distinctive voice to the contemporary independent fantasy scene.

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• The Keeper of Lonely Spirits (2025) · The Keeper of Lonely Spirits Core Canon

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• Total Core Canon books across all universes: 1 book
• Award recognitions across all universes: 0 (None recorded)

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