E.R. COOK

Author. Artist. Dreamer.


  • Life as a PTPW: An Excellent Fear

    About two months ago in my local writing group, someone mentioned this book festival that was coming up. It was nice because it was open to all authors, and was close to my house. I have never done an in person book festival of any kind as an author, but since I’m trying to push…

  • APRIL 2026 THE MEWZ

  • Finding Your Voice: Fighting the Fear of Sounding Stupid

    Finding Your Voice: Fighting the Fear of Sounding Stupid

    Life as a Part-Time Professional Writer One of the things I’ve dealt with in life are people that discount your opinions or your knowledge. We’ve all been there. You’re having a conversation with a person about a particular topic, you offer your knowledge or thoughts, they get an odd look on their face, and come…

  • THE MEWZ MARCH 2026

  • Deadlines and Creating Space

    Deadlines and Creating Space

    Life as a Part-Time Professional Writer This year I decided I needed to kick my writing into high-gear. I had let it lapse for the last couple of years, although that was pretty necessary. Between getting our old house sold, figuring out how to negotiate a three-state move of all our stuff, and living out…

  • THE MEWZ – FEBRUARY 2026

    So I decided to set some writing goals this year, because honestly with the big move and other ‘life’ things, my writing has taken a backseat in the last couple of years. With that realization, I came to understand that my mental health had taken a dip too. My goals were: That’s one of the…

  • Just Jump Back In

    Just Jump Back In

    It’s embarrassing. You’ve committed to doing something, you make all the plans, you state confidently that this is what you’re going to do – and then life happens. It amazes me how some people are just able to do the things they say: post things on time, come up with amazing videos, churn out content…

  • Raven’s Eye: Chapter Eight

    Raven’s Eye: Chapter Eight

    This is an ongoing fictional serial book, one chapter published every week. If you have not read up to this point, please check out the other chapters. Asha is a fifteen year old girl born into a savage world sculpted by tribal wars and elemental magic. She is chosen as the elder shaman’s apprentice, the…

  • Raven’s Eye: Chapter Seven

    Raven’s Eye: Chapter Seven

    This is an ongoing fictional serial book, one chapter published every week. If you have not read up to this point, please check out the other chapters. Asha is a fifteen year old girl born into a savage world sculpted by tribal wars and elemental magic. She is chosen as the elder shaman’s apprentice, the…

  • Raven’s Eye: Chapter 6

    Raven’s Eye: Chapter 6

    This is an ongoing fictional serial book, one chapter published every week. If you have not read up to this point, please check out the other chapters. Asha is a fifteen year old girl born into a savage world sculpted by tribal wars and elemental magic. She is chosen as the elder shaman’s apprentice, the…