young adult fantasy author
Esther Scherpenisse
Esther Scherpenisse writes emotionally resonant YA fantasy and sci‑fi that explores hope, moral complexity and resilience. Her latest novel, Cinders and Stars, won SCBWI’s Undiscovered Voices 2024 and was a finalist in the Guppy Books Open Submission Competition; her short story Long for this World won the Harland Prize.
published works
Long For This World
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Destiny is overrated
Have you ever felt like you missed your moment? Like everyone else got handed a purpose and you’re just… here? I'm talking about that deep-down ache that maybe your life was supposed to mean something more. That if you just found the right job, or read the right book,...
Books that never get old (for me)
Everyone has them—books that don’t wear out. The evergreens you can pluck off the shelf, open halfway through, and instantly drop back into, as if you’d been reading from the start. They are different for everyone, but these are mine, in no particular order. Stephen...
“A compelling, emotionally charged story.” (Goodreads review)
“The story keeps things short and sweet and packs a great punch when it comes to the main character’s choices. Highly recommended.”
(SFF Reviews)