E.R. COOK

Author. Artist. Dreamer.


  • The First SH**** Draft is Done!

    The First SH**** Draft is Done!

    It’s been two years (and counting) since I published Planetary Feedlot. Even though I had a pretty good idea where I wanted to go with the sequel at the time, it seems like it’s taken forever to get it on the page. Especially since my debut novel was supposed to be just that, a stand-alone…

  • Raven’s Eye: Chapter 2

    Raven’s Eye: Chapter 2

    Asha was grinding a poultice under the careful eye of Chalese when the first wails rose into the natural calm. It started with a scream which shattered the air, surprised birds rising with a flurry of wings. It pierced the sky like an arrow, grabbing hearts and pulling them toward whatever horror awaited. A new…

  • Raven’s Eye: A Serial Book

    Raven’s Eye: A Serial Book

    Chapter 1 A raven’s cry broke the silence of her reverie. Asha jerked awake from her meditation, her breath coming hard and fast as adrenalin coursed through her body. The elderly shaman raised her head, peering with slitted eyes at the young girl with the hair like moonlight. “What did you see?” “I saw. .…

  • 15 Minute Stories: The Box

    Today’s story started a little different. I wasn’t really finding any photos that were speaking to me. So, I decided to try something a little different and go with a writing prompt. The Prompt: “You receive a mysterious cardboard box. Written on the side in large letters are the words: Caution! May Bite.” THE BOX…

  • O Christmas Tree: the story behind the iconic evergreen

    O Christmas Tree: the story behind the iconic evergreen

    Is there anything that says Christmas more than a brightly lit Christmas tree? Whether small or tall, the color of the lights or what type of ornaments, there is nothing more beautiful than a twinkling tree in a darkened room. But its not just the sight of the tree that evokes the Christmas spirit. I…