The Arrow and the Crown

Ever since Anna can remember, she has avoided the ancient Grünwald Forest, where her parents disappeared years ago. Everyone in the kingdom of Weissburg knows the forest is haunted. Tales abound of vengeful spirits that lurk among the trees, and of a Beast that has taken the lives of peasants, knights, and the king’s own son. But when the Beast emerges after seven silent years to wreak havoc on the kingdom, Anna braves all her fears to confront him. She soon discovers that there’s more to the Beast than she realized…and more to herself than she ever imagined.

“Intricate detail and charming characters…a must-read among fantasy novels.” — Readers’ Favorite 5-Star review

“The Arrow and the Crown captivated me from the very first line with its rich setting and determined heroine…With wonderfully complex characters and an ending that satisfies deeply, The Arrow and the Crown is your next literary addiction.” –Anne Riley, author of PULL and co-author of #1 Amazon Bestseller Voyage to the Star Kingdom

“A beautiful tale of love, mystery, magic, sacrifice, and triumph.” –StoryWarren

The Carver and the Queen

In the summer of 1815, deep in the Ural Mountains of Imperial Russia, two teenagers plot their escape from serfdom and dream of a destiny beyond their birth. Petr, a castoff orphan, longs to make a name for himself as a sculptor. His best friend Lena harbors an even more impossible goal: to escape an arranged marriage to the cruel village bailiff and become an artist in her own right. When their bid for freedom falls to pieces, Petr seeks help from the mighty Queen under the Mountain, only to find himself trapped in an underworld where godlike skill comes at the cost of his humanity. Now Lena must take on a kingdom of stone, and time is running out. She has only one night to find Petr and battle Russia’s darkest powers before the mountain becomes their tomb.

“Want a magical few hours? Read The Carver and the Queen by Emma C. Fox. I was immediately transported to the 19th century Ural Mountains of Russia and fell in love with Petr and Lena in this rich, atmospheric novel. These beautifully written pages offer not only escape, but also courage and hope to anyone who has ever felt trapped.” — Irene Latham, Caldecott Honor winner of The Cat Man of Aleppo (co-authored with Karim Shamsi-Basha) and Scott O’Dell winner of African Town (co-authored with Charles Waters)

“Fox pays attention to the musicality and rhythms of language, with solid prose and memorable visual images that pulled me up short.” — Jonathan Rogers, author of The Wilderking Trilogy, The Charlatan’s Boy, and The World According to Narnia

Heart of Stone

Heart of Stone–the exciting sequel to The Carver and the Queen–is a historical fantasy for teens, inspired by the rich tradition of Siberian folklore and releasing in 2026 from Owl’s Nest Publishers. Want to get updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes extras? Subscribe to my free monthly newsletter!

The Lost Tales of Sir Galahad

From the Introduction: For centuries, scholars have debated the nature of the adventures of Sir Galahad while he was lost in the Wild Forest of legend, before he took up his quest for the Grail. It was thought that no record of his deeds therein had survived. But the scholars were wrong. Newly discovered tales of the errant knight and his further adventures have been brought to light at last. And behold but a smattering of their wondrous treasures: dragons, trolls, magic, mystery, heroic deeds, faithful companions, and doubtful choices that nearly lead to all manner of ruin.

This leather-bound edition of newly-composed stories featuring the legendary Sir Galahad is a delight for families to read aloud, or for collectors to savor. Contributors include Jonathan Rogers, Malcolm Guite, Rebecca Reynolds, Emma Fox, and more.

I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry

I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry brings together the delight of words, rhythm, rhyme, and images to instill a love of poetry in kids. It includes over 100 illustrated pages and 170 original poems by 62 poets–including me! I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry is set to release in December of 2025 from Bandersnatch Books–a perfect Christmas gift for children and their families!

Awarded Writers Collection Anthologies

Founded in 1923, the Alabama Writers Cooperative is one of the oldest continuously operated writers’ groups in the United States. Their annual anthology, which features the winning entries from their yearly contest, “represents outstanding poetry and prose from writers across the Southeast.” I’ve had several poems and short stories published in their 2022, 2023, and 2024 collections.