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

Ever since her father’s mysterious death six years ago on Serpent Hill, Lilia Stepanovna has struggled to help her family make ends meet. So when an old woman claiming to be her great aunt arrives and offers to show her the way to hidden treasure, Lilia leaps at the opportunity.

Dmitri always expected to follow in his parents’ footsteps as a stonecarver, until a terrible accident crushed both his hands and his dreams. At least his best friend Lilia still has faith in his abilities. But something isn’t right with Lilia, and there are disturbing clues that the sinister Malachite Queen may yet be alive and working with Polov, the Serpent King. When Lilia is swept off to Petersburg under suspicious circumstances, Dmitri embarks on a perilous journey to save the girl he loves and to stop the dark powers that are working through her to take over all of Russia.

“Fox weaves together adventure, romance, and magic in this thrilling sequel to The Carver and the Queen. Rich with historical detail and rooted in folklore, Heart of Stone is an immersive fantasy that pulled me in from the first page.” —Tasha Kazanjian, author of A Trick of Spades

“The combination of folklore, romance, the supernatural, and unique characters will satisfy readers of all ages.” —The Alabama Writers’ Forum

“Heart of Stone has everything you want in a fantasy sequel: expanded magic, deeper familiarity with the main setting as well as new horizons, more characters to love (and despise), and higher stakes while maintaining the heart of the first book. I can’t imagine a better follow-up story for fans of The Carver and the Queen than this!” —Tea and Ink Society

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.

Note: The hardcover edition of The Lost Tales of Sir Galahad is currently out of print but is available as an audiobook and audio CD on Amazon.

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 children. Perfect as a family read-aloud, it includes over 100 illustrated pages and 170 original poems by 62 poets–including me! I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry is available from Bandersnatch Books, The Rabbit Room, Amazon, and other local and online retailers.

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.