Emily English
Author’s Blog
Emily Peraro English is the author of the fantasy novel Uniting the Heavens.
Emily finds pleasure in collecting her mom’s old Philippine folk tales, and spends time weaving together worlds for the characters who live in her head so they stop bugging her all the time.
Book Review: Never Stop Falling
You don’t know this, but I enjoyed Never Stop Falling by Ashely Drew. After you read my review, you still probably won’t know that I enjoyed it.
Love in the Heavens
It’s February, so it’s time to talk about love! I also share some thoughts on Frozen and connecting to characters. Now, who wants warm hugs?!
Happy New Year! (2 Weeks Later)
Wait, what? How did we get to 2020 so quickly? Well, here we are, so let’s do this thing!
Holiday Gift Ideas
Support small and micro businesses! Gifts you purchase at small businesses not only benefit that business, but provide you with a unique—often handcrafted—gift. Here’s our holiday guide to give you some ideas!
Book Review: Educated
In November, my book club read Educated by Tara Westover. It’s about a young woman who goes from zero formal education to Harvard and Cambridge and a PhD.
The Indomitable Chou Chou
Chou Chou Scantlin makes me realize a thing or two about being an artist and overcoming your fears.
Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air
Last month, the book club I’m in read When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. It’s about a 36-year old neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The book was published posthumously, and it’s a heartbreaking read that delves into trying to understand death.
Domaines Ott Dinner at Clarity
Mark and I had the honor of dining at Chef Jon Krinn’s Clarity for a special event: the Domaines Ott dinner.
Reminiscing Skye
October 2019 marks three years since Mark and I visited the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
4 Reasons You Should Throw an Axe
If you really need reasons to throw an axe, I’ve got FOUR for you.
9 Reasons to Attend the Virginia Scottish Games and Festival
You shouldn’t need it, but here are 9 reasons you should be going to the Virginia Scottish Games every year.
Book Review: The Corgi Chronicles
The Corgi Chronicles is a delightfully charming book, perfect for kids and Corgi lovers.
Character Names in Uniting the Heavens
I answered a question on Goodreads a few months ago, and I figured I’d share it here as well for those of you who don’t use Goodreads. The question was: How do you decide the names of your characters?
FaerieCon East 2018 in the Books!
FaerieCon East was an amazing event—three days packed with magic, music, heart, story, and so much creativity!
Private Tasting Dinner at Clarity
Mark and I had the pleasure and privilege of attending a special progression tasting dinner hosted by Chef Jon Krinn at Clarity.
Want a Free Pass to Faerie Con?
I’m going to Faerie Con, and I want you to join me—for FREE! Keep reading to learn how!