Science Fiction and Fantasy author Erica Ciko Campbell needs your advice--and makes up for asking with a very special announcement!
Exciting News: I’m Officially a Full Member of the SFWA!
I've been waiting ages to make this announcement! Today I was accepted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America as a Full/Active member. For me, this is the culmination of several years (which actually felt more like decades) of hard work and perseverance. While it might not mean much to someone outside of... Continue Reading →
So What Happened to the “Starless Aeons” Books, Anyway? (Plus, an Exciting New Anthology Announcement!)
It feels like a lifetime ago, now--but those who have been following me for the long haul will probably remember how I announced last year that I finished "To Be Young and Whole Again" (Book 1 of the Tales of a Starless Aeon series). Wow, what a mouthful. Like all first-time novelists, I was naive... Continue Reading →
Read My Short Story “Macrophages” for Free on Writerfield!
Hi everyone, I'm really excited to announce that you can now read my short story "Macrophages" for free at the following link: https://writerfield.com/macrophages/. I'm especially proud of this one as it touches on some very personal topics and opens the door to a question that has always fascinated me: Just because other people can't see... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Interview With “Science Fiction Tropes”
Last week, I was lucky enough to get asked to do an interview for Science Fiction Tropes! I had a lot of fun with it, and tried my best to give in-depth answers to all the questions. Read the full interview here: http://www.scifitropes.com/erica-ciko-campbell/
The Metamorphosis of Spring: May 2019 Updates and Musings
To start things off, I want to apologize for taking a small eternity to update this blog. For those of you that are still with me despite my abhorrent self-control when it comes to posting on a regular basis, I truly appreciate your dedication. I wanted to share a few updates about what I’ve been... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Finishing My Novel and (Nearly) Achieving My Dreams
On August 29th, 2017, I wrote the first words of the novel that I’d been dreaming about since I was 12 years old. And on April 10th, 2019, I wrote the final words of the Epilogue. When you think of all the people that spent 10 years writing their first novel while working at a... Continue Reading →
On Instant Gratification and Your First Novel
If you’re in the process of writing your first novel, congratulations! Whether you’re on the first chapter or the last page, you did what countless people around the world wish they could do. However, we all know that writing a novel doesn’t happen overnight—and it could be a long time before you get to share... Continue Reading →

