Welcome! I’m Emma Golding, a musician by day and a vigilante fiction writer by night. If you found my blog, you must be a kindred spirit looking for some inspiration or distraction in the form of writing tips, historical facts, book recommendations, and updates on my own fiction projects. Though not published yet, I have big plans for 2024!
Like many writers, I’ve been jotting down goofy stories since I could hold a pencil. Before, in fact: I used to dictate stories to my mom, who would type them up on her word processor as fast as my five-year-old brain could spit them out.
No longer five and forced to work for a living, I only write in my free time. My favorite genres are historical fiction and fantasy (leaning more toward realism than dragons and elves), as long as there’s a romance plot!
When I’m not working and writing and hanging with my dogs, I’m reading whatever books I can get my hands on: romance, historical fiction, nonfiction, thriller, or anything with a great story.
I’m looking forward to documenting my writing experiences and sharing the things I’m learning along the way. You can find my Instagram and Facebook profiles at the bottom of every page of my site, and I’ll begin sending out a newsletter in summer 2024.
Thanks for stopping by!
―Emma
October 5, 2025: Gail Borden Library Local Author Fair
This author fair in Elgin was so great last year, I can’t wait to do it again! I had a blast sharing a table and wandering the room seeing how everyone else was displaying their amazing books.
September 15, 2025: Books & Brews at Wolfden Brewing
So excited to combine two (three?) of my favorite things at my first Books & Brews event! Drop in for a beer or two, pick up a book or three, and maybe you’ll even spot a ghost.
August 23, 2025: Elmhurst Library Author Fair
I’ll be back in Elmhurst for the second time, hoping to catch up with the author friends I made last year and connect with some new readers!
Rehearsing for perfectionist boot camp
August is when I will remind myself that I love this book I’m writing and I want it to exist. The only way I can do that, though, is to tell perfectionism to take a hike.
The softest boot camp: My 31-day plan to write (and drink water)
This month’s writing challenge is more complex than many others I’ve attempted. By the end of the month, I hope to have established a routine that improves my health as well as my creative process. And I’ll have a finished draft.
Is “going wide” with only one book worth it?
After a full year on Kindle Unlimited, I've decided to "go wide" and distribute Rooted to more booksellers than just Amazon. It's a big change and a little bit of a risk, but there are many reasons why this is the right choice to make as Rooted celebrates its first...