Upcoming Appearances
2021
June 10, Virtual/Online
Helene Wecker with Ellen Kushner: The Hidden Palace
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.
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The 100 Best Fantasy BOOKS OF ALL TIME (TIME MAGAZINE)
Kushner’s novel Swordspoint is on the list!
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JOIN ELLEN ON SUBSTACK Kushner has recently joined Substack to share news, information and special posts. Ellen Kushner’s Bad Advice:
A Hawk & Handsaw Emporium for the Discerning Reader
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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! |
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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.
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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! |
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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.
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