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Ellen Kushner unites her talents and insights as a writer, performer, and cultural maven in one sleek package: she is the author of acclaimed works of literary fantasy, an award-winning audio book narrator and stage performer, the creator and former host of public radio’s national series Sound & Spirit, and a popular teacher and lecturer.

	JOIN ELLEN ON SUBSTACK Kushner has recently joined Substack to share news, information and special posts. Sign up for Ellen’s free Substack Newsletter   Ellen Kushner’s Bad Advice: A Hawk & Handsaw Emporium for the Discerning Reader
	TREMONTAINE: A COLLABORATIVE PREQUEL TO SWORDSPOINT Kushner’s Riverside series begins a new chapter with Serial Box, an online publisher delivering simultaneous print and audio. Set 15 years before the beginning of Swordspoint, Tremontaine features Kushner in collaboration with a team of  team of award-winning authors including Karen Lord, Tessa Gratton and Paul Witcover, all under Ellen’s creative direction. All 4 Seasons now available!
	SWORDSPOINT MERCHANDISE FROM LITOGRAPHS Now you can get the complete text of Ellen’s classic Swordspoint as a T-shirt, tote bag, poster, a scarf — even pillows and blankets! Comes in multiple vibrant colors and styles. Order yours here.
	ELLEN NARRATES HER RIVERSIDE SERIES FOR NEIL GAIMAN PRESENTS Swordspoint and its sequels come to life as the author intended in these rich, sonically textured, award-winning audiobooks. Featuring special guest voices including Simon Jones, Barbara Rosenblat, Katherine Kellgren. . . and Neil Gaiman himself.
	THOMAS tHE RHYMER RETURNS TO THE UK AS A FANTASY MASTERWORK Britain’s Orion Publishing has selected Ellen’s Thomas the Rhymer as a Fantasy Masterwork and republished it with a fresh introduction and cover. “A compelling and sensitive reimagining of a classic piece of folklore.” (Fantasy Faction) Available now!