Julia Ember’s books include The Seafarer’s Kiss duology, a Norse myth inspired retelling of The Little Mermaid, published by Interlude Press (Duet Books), and Ruinsong, a standalone high fantasy reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera, published by Macmillan Kids (FSG) in November 2020.
Ember’s work has been featured in USA Today, Bustle, Book Riot and Autostraddle, among many others. Julia has a lifelong appreciation for history and classic literature, and holds an MLitt in Medieval Literature from the University of St. Andrews. She currently lives in Seattle with her wife, two cats and a very fluffy pony. When she isn’t working on her prose fiction, Julia writes for video and app games.
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25 of the Greatest Queer YA Books to Add to your Summer List — Popsugar
10 Great Queer Retellings of Classics and Fairytales — Book Riot
Ruinsong Review — Culturess
Born with Magic: Recommended LGBTQ+ SFF Reads — School Library Journal
Sleeps with Monsters: Ruinsong — Tor.com
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Interview on The Seafarer’s Kiss — Cinderly Podcast
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Must Read YA Fairy Tales for Adults, Bookbub
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Shield-Maidens, Valkyries, and Immortal Warriors, Book Riot
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