UNITING THE HEAVENS
A fantasy novel by Emily English
Book cover illustration by Marisa Erven
About the Book
When gods and magic clash, salvation depends on a lowly librarian.
Aren is a librarian serving the great House of Tiede. His days are spent lost in the scrolls and legends of times past, and as an outcast he couldn't dream of a better life. When a dying messenger thrusts a bloodied, secret message on him, Aren is forced down a treacherous path to discover its meaning.
Now, to prove his worth he must protect his sister against mystical forces, save the Lord Tiede's life, unmask a murderer leaving grisly sacrifices around the city, and thwart a fanatical group of mages hellbent on destroying the gods.
Does a naïve, bumbling librarian have what it takes to save everyone and everything he loves?
What people are saying about Uniting the Heavens
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"I ended up giving the story 5/5 without hesitation to think twice. The book and the author deserves it more than ever. I'm still teary-eye, I am so much disappointed because Aren is just a fictional character living in a fictional world. There's no really chance for us😭😭😭-- I'm so doomed!"
Duchess Page on Goodreads
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"It is so easy to get immersed in this charming and complex Adult Fantasy novel by Emily English. If you are a fan of complex world-building, mystery, and all the great story-telling elements from an awesome RPG (such as Final Fantasy or Elder Scrolls) then this book will be right up your alley! "
Novel-Tea Reads on Goodreads
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"I wasn't sure what to expect from this book and was thrilled to be sucked right into the story. The characters and lore have a depth you can sink into while the writing wraps around you and carries you into Aren's adventure. I'm really happy to say this was an engaging and beautiful piece!"
Lani on Amazon
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"You know, the problem with having a favourite genre, fantasy in my case, is that every book ends up feeling a bit the same and I end up fed up of it. So it is delightful to find books that reinvent the genre as beautifully as Uniting the Heavens."
Calensûl on Goodreads
About the Author
Emily English is an acclaimed Fantasy writer from the enchanted suburbs of Washington, D.C. Her debut novel, Uniting the Heavens–a tale forged from dreams, obsessions, and more than a little magic–is a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year awards finalist.
Armed with a degree in mass communications, she spends the daylight hours writing and editing technical documentation. Beneath the cloak of night–inspired by anime, Tolkien, and the Final Fantasy series–she conjures fantastical realms woven with magic, myth, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.
She has been a featured author at the Maryland Renaissance Festival, conducted writing workshops for middle school students, published literary magazines, and is a staunch supporter of Indie Artists.
She frequently engages in Writing Battles to hone her skills and has received recognition for her creative style and captivating characters.
She is currently crafting Book 2 in the Uniting the Heavens series—so keep your blades sharp, charge your spells, and prepare for what’s next!
Buy Uniting The Heavens
Paperback
6” x 9” Trade Paperback
Published November 1, 2016 by English Scribbles
342 pages
Kindle e-book
News + Blog Posts about Uniting the Heavens
Interviews & Reviews
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Whispers of Autumn - Autumn Rozario Hall
2020 04 11 :: I met Autumn at Faerie Con in 2018. We shared a booth, and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer booth mate! Her artwork is whimsical and beautiful, and I loved them so much, I took several home with me. She posted a review of Uniting the Heavens on her blog, and it’s wonderful!
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Writing Dreams - J.J. DiBenedetto
2018 04 11 :: I met James at Awesome Con this year, and he had some fun questions for me in this interview. Find out what one book I would select to rewrite and add my own unique twist on, as well as whether I prefer the Beatles or the Monkees!
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Westside Mommy - Ruby Hunt
2016 12 01 :: My sister Ruby is the Westside Mommy, a Los Angeles-based blogger. Her interview questions include who would be my dream cast for a Uniting the Heavens movie, and my advice to moms who want to write.
Media Kit
The media kit is available for download as a PDF: Media Kit (5.7 MB). It includes:
Information about Uniting the Heavens
Emily English bio
Promotion information
Interview resources
Media reactions
Press release
Excerpt from Uniting the Heavens
Acknowledgements
I am so fortunate to have found these talented and creative individuals. I can’t thank them enough for sharing their skills in order to make my book the best it can be.
Editor: Scott Alexander Jones (www.scottalexanderjones.com)
Designer: Terri Edillon
Artist/Illustrator: Marisa Erven (www.marisaerven.com)
Animator: Will Robertson (www.tinyelevator.com)
Graphics Support & Website design: Ruby Hunt (ruby-hunt.com)
English Scribbles is an independent book publisher which was founded in 2016 by Mark and Emily English. Based in Northern Virginia, the press focuses on the desire to help small voices tell epic stories.
I am honored to be a visiting author at Once Upon a Con Aug 15-17! This is my convention as an author since COVID. If you’re a fan of all things fantasy, you’ve got to come check it out! They’ll have vendors, workshops, panels, a fashion show, a masquerade, and naturally…FANTASY BOOKS.