Alexandra Ely
Author
Alexandra is a young adult fantasy and science fiction author. Growing up in rural California she pursued creative writing at a young age. She credits much of her imagination to the childhood costumes and wide open space she grew up with.
In high school, Alexandra was tutored by an old Russian playwright who taught her the intricate art of plot twists, drama, and conflict. Then she emphasized creative writing in college for her BA degree.
Alexandra has a heart for young adults and hopes her stories will inspire her readers to live out their own grand adventures.
Writing adventure fiction, much of her work has a historical twist even her fantasy pieces. She especially enjoys incorporating her knowledge of costume design in her novels.
Alexandra and her husband have been happily married for twelve years and now reside in Kentucky with their two young children. She juggled home life with the epic adventures her characters endure, and sourdough backing, and would like to learn calligraphy someday.
Alexandra is a young adult fantasy and science fiction author. Growing up in rural California she pursued creative writing at a young age. She credits much of her imagination to the childhood costumes and wide open space she grew up with.
In high school, Alexandra was tutored by an old Russian playwright who taught her the intricate art of plot twists, drama, and conflict. Then she emphasized creative writing in college for her BA degree.
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Writing
The Mermaid Bride, by Alexandra Ely, is an adventure fantasy story about a young newlywed couple, Neave and Aiden. Together, they face a family legacy that threatens their lives together. In an epic attempt to save her husband from the slimy grips of a greedy mermaid, Neave will have to overcome more than fear. She will have to have the courage to do the impossible.
Click the link to listen to the audio recording I made of the original short story that inspired the full-length novel I am...
Blog
We jostled and rattled in the car barreling down the dirt road leaving a tail of tan-red dust floating in the air like fog behind us. My guide tapped me diverting my attention from the passing Savannah to the road up ahead, the rendezvous point with my contact. On the horizon, getting closer by the second, was a woman standing in an old Land Rover, waving.
My guide idled the car long enough for me to collect my luggage before tearing off again. The woman in the Land Rover jumped down and stuck...
“All great and honorable actions are accompanied with great difficulties, and both must be enterprised and overcome with answerable courage.”
-William Bradford
Fall is in full swing, Thanksgiving is upon us, and it’s almost cold enough to unfold our sweaters, sip a hot pumpkin spice latte, and curl up by the fireside with a great book. For me, that book is Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford. If you haven’t read it yet, you can find a free audio version here.
Bravery and Faith
The whole book...
“That’s it?” My main character says, looking over my shoulder. “I’m funny that way? That’s all I’m gonna say?”
I pause typing, thinking.
“It does feel a bit forced. Do you have a better idea?” I ask him.
“Of course I do.” He grins.
“I’m all ears.” My fingers rest on the keys ready to type as inspiration for the scene builds.
“Let’s add some tension. She just rejected me, but she still has feelings for me. But I don’t know that yet.”
“Oh, oh!” I bounce in my seat, giddy as the scene becomes...
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