Originally published in the "Through Other Eyes" Anthology by All Worlds Wayfarer.
The Prince of Murk and Rot: By Erica Ciko
Anthologies, Anthologies: Seeking Your Advice, Plus a Very Exciting Announcement!
Science Fiction and Fantasy author Erica Ciko Campbell needs your advice--and makes up for asking with a very special announcement!
Announcing My Upcoming Live Reading with Space Cowboy Books!
On 9/7/21 at 9 PM EST I'll be appearing on the Space Cowboy Books Flash Science Fiction Night Online Reading for the month of September, alongside the highly-esteemed authors Cat Rambo and A.C. Wise! The story I prepared for this little segment is a bit closer to my heart than some of the others you've... Continue Reading →
Reflections on My Favorite Author, and the Honor of Being Published in a Special Issue of Cosmic Horror Monthly Devoted Entirely to Him
Out of every publication I've ever been included in, I have to say, this one is the greatest honor. H.P. Lovecraft has been my favorite author since I first grew completely immersed in his nightmare visions at age 15 with an old copy of "The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories." When I read... Continue Reading →
The Last Flight of the Palisades Mega Mallship
Author's Note: This weird little Science Fiction story first appeared in the Tales of Clickbait, Volume 1 anthology, but I have permission from the editor to post it on my site as well! Since I was a child, I've been deeply intrigued by shopping malls and the culture that surrounds them--and in recent years, the... Continue Reading →
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 →
Written Constellations Consulting 