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E.D.E. Bell

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in Cleveland, OH, The United States

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Fantasy, Fiction, Philosophy

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E.D.E. Bell (she/e) loves fantasy fiction, and enjoys blending classic and modern elements. A passionate vegan and earnest progressive, she feels strongly about issues related to equality and compassion. Her works often explore conceptions of identity and community, including themes of friendship, family, and connection. She lives in Ferndale, Michigan, where she writes stories and revels in garlic. You can follow her adventures at edebell.com.

Bell was born in the year of the fire dragon during a Cleveland blizzard. After a youth in the Mitten, an MSE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, three wonderful children, and nearly two decades in Northern Virginia and Southwest Ohio developing technical intelligence strategy, ...more

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Average rating: 4.24 · 592 ratings · 271 reviews · 30 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Banished Craft (Shkode, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 108 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spireseeker 4.16 avg rating — 58 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	As Told by Things by E.D.E. Bell (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Z. Ahmad (Goodreads Author), Kella Campbell (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Five Minutes at Hotel Stormcove by E.D.E. Bell (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Marriah Allen Pina, Joshua Amodeo 4.35 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fettered Flame (Shkode, #2) 4.33 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Community of Magic Pens by E.D.E. Bell (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Z. Ahmad (Goodreads Author), J.S. Bailey (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 34 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Scattered Bond (Shkode, #3) 4.63 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Escape (Diamondsong, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 27 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Night Ivy 4.29 avg rating — 21 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lord's Dome 4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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2021 Awards Eligibility – E.D.E. Bell

Hello! I have two stories eligible for 2021 awards. Thanks so much for giving them a look. : )

“Hetta, who is plain” by E.D.E. Bell – Short Story, ~4K words, quiet high fantasy

Published in Origins! edited by John Helfers, September 2021Eligible as: fantasy, high fantasy, quiet fantasy, short story, non-linear, vegan, bi+Available to SFWA Members: https://www.sfwa.org/forum/topic/16506-bell-ede- Read more of this blog post »

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Series by E.D.E. Bell

Shkode (3 books)
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E.D.E. Bell (Goodreads Author)

4.22 avg rating — 177 ratings

Diamondsong (10 books)
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4.44 avg rating — 81 ratings

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E.D.E. Bell liked O.E. Tearmann's review of Rogue Artists: "Got your bag? Got your sketchbook? Got your water bottle? Okay, great! Time to enter this impressive gallery of an anthology. In this work, you’ll meet so many characters worth remembering. Sami, who mourns a planet and heals by painting. Mischievous" Read more of this review »
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E.D.E. Bell liked Elizabeth Anne's review of Night Ivy (Alyssia): "Night Ivy has an almost musical quality to the writing style. This book is the kind of fantasy that is so easy to get lost in. Xelle is a very relatable protagonist, and it is very easy to imagine yourself in her shoes. She has the same kinds of fear" Read more of this review »
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E.D.E. Bell entered a giveaway The Dawnhounds (The Endsong, #1) by Sascha Stronach (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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E.D.E. Bell is now following Brandon Crilly Author of Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation
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E.D.E. Bell and 1 other person liked Curiosity's review of Night Ivy: "I received this story as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I have to start by congratulating the author on fantastic world-building. The writing was very descriptive without feeling convoluted. It was easy to get lost in the world following Xel" Read more of this review »
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E.D.E. Bell rated a book it was amazing Exiles of Tabat (Tabat Quartet, #3) by Cat Rambo (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Wow. I have become more careful about avoiding stories that include torture and deep suffering, but I knew that I needed to know what happened in Tabat. And I'm glad I continued on. This third volume is entirely stunning, seeping with the melancholy ...more
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Wrenchingly good.
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E.D.E. Bell and 2 other people liked Dawn's review of Grayshade (The Gray Assassin Trilogy #1): "Every now and then, I read a book that I have no words for. I love the plot, writing, characters, and setting so much, and they combine so perfectly, that I wish I could just let you feel what I feel. "Grayshade" is one of those books and Gregory A. " Read more of this review »
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