205 ratings | 9 reviews | avg rating:4.67

Erin’s Year In Books

Erin’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Erin’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Erin’s 2025 Year in Books

Erin R. Howard’s Followers (76)

Erin’s Bookshelves

to-read (107)
currently-reading (8)
read (269)

Erin’s Friends (172)

Carrie Schmidt

9,688 books | 1,118 friends

Anna Tan

1,899 books | 1,059 friends

Nathanael Bazzell

19 books | 4 friends

Amy Anguish

1,385 books | 139 friends

Amanda

2,998 books | 1,477 friends

Louise Blackwick

2,578 books | 3,005 friends

Christina Sinisi

880 books | 2,834 friends

Jane O'Brien

1,273 books | 1,067 friends

More friends…

Erin R. Howard

Goodreads Author

Born

The United States

Website

https://erinrhoward.com/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/ErinRHoward

Genre

Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal

Member Since

January 2013

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/erinrhoward

edit data

Erin R. Howard is the YA urban fantasy author of The Kalila Chronicles and The Gates of Deceit (dystopian) series. She is also the content and acquisitions editor for Expanse Books, an imprint of Scrivenings Press.

She loves playing video games with her husband, watching movies with her children, and fueling her many craft addictions. Erin has a Creative Writing degree and is a member of Realm Makers, RagTag Writers, and Once Upon a Page. She resides in Western Kentucky with her husband and three children.

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Erin R. Howard questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Erin R. Howard’s books

Average rating: 4.55 · 139 ratings · 77 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Seer (The Kalila Chronicles, #1) 4.41 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2018 — 6 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 Soul Searcher (The Kalila Chronicles, #2) 4.79 avg rating — 19 ratings — 5 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
	Beyond the Gates (Gates of Deceit, #1) 4.74 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	Window of Time (The Stained-glass Legacy Book 4) 4.50 avg rating — 20 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
	The Silencer (The Kalila Chronicles, #3) 4.73 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	The Near Distant by Brett Armstrong (Goodreads Author), Erin R. Howard (Goodreads Author), C. Kevin Thompson (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	The Wonders Within the Starlit Inn by Erin R. Howard (Goodreads Author), Brett Armstrong (Goodreads Author), Dawn Ford (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 7 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
	First Faint: A Short Story (The Conflicted Tales Book 1) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	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
	Faint Again (The Conflicted Tales, #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2022	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
	A Poet's Heart 0.00 avg rating — 0 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

More books by Erin R. Howard…

148 posts
Erin R. Howard's Blog

Black Friday Sale!

Can you believe that it’s Thanksgiving week? We’ve already had one Thanksgiving dinner and have two more to go!

My publisher is having a HUGE #blackfriday #eBookSale! Over 150 titles will be marked down from November 22-26, 2023. These are great to use as virtual stocking stuffers! All my novels will be on sale for only 99 cents each, so now’s the perfect time to snag your copies.

https://scr

Series by Erin R. Howard

The Kalila Chronicles (3 books)
by

Erin R. Howard (Goodreads Author)

4.58 avg rating — 71 ratings

Erin is Currently Reading

Erin Howard is currently reading

Ignite (The Phoenix Flame #1)

by Kara Swanson (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

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

Jan 23, 2026 10:26AM

Erin Howard is currently reading

Darkfell

by Amanda Wright (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

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

Oct 24, 2024 07:35PM

Erin Howard is currently reading

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0)

by Suzanne Collins

bookshelves: currently-reading

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

Jun 29, 2024 09:41AM

rss
Erin’s Recent Updates

Erin Howard started reading Ignite (The Phoenix Flame #1) by Kara Swanson (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
Jan 23, 2026 10:26AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Ignite by Kara Swanson. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Ignite by Kara Swanson <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Erin Howard rated a book it was amazing Winter's Chill (The Nordic Wars, #2) by Morgan L. Busse (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
Always love Morgan's books. Can't wait for the third book! ...more
Jan 23, 2026 10:25AM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Erin Howard is now following Scrivenings Press's reviews
Jan 21, 2026 07:02PM · 1 like · like
Erin Howard and 1 other person liked Janell’s status update Janell York wants to read Window of Time (The Stained-glass Legacy Book 4)
Jan 21, 2026 07:01PM · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Window of Time by Erin R. Howard. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Window of Time by Erin R. Howard <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Erin Howard wants to read Assassins Rise by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz (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
Jan 15, 2026 11:10AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Assassins Rise by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Assassins Rise by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Erin Howard wants to read Restless: An Agata Sea Novella (Assassins Rise #2) by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz (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
Jan 15, 2026 11:09AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Restless by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Restless by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Erin Howard liked Liana’s status update Liana George wants to read Window of Time (The Stained-glass Legacy Book 4)
Jan 12, 2026 07:26PM · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Window of Time by Erin R. Howard. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Window of Time by Erin R. Howard <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Erin Howard liked Regina’s status update Regina Merrick wants to read Beyond the Gates (Gates of Deceit, #1)
Jan 12, 2026 07:26PM · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Beyond the Gates by Erin R. Howard. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Beyond the Gates by Erin R. Howard <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Erin Howard wants to read The Restitching of Camille DuLaine (The Rivenlea Sphere, #2) by Lindsay A. Franklin (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
Nov 19, 2025 05:13AM · like
Erin Howard is currently reading Winter's Chill (The Nordic Wars, #2) by Morgan L. Busse (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
Nov 19, 2025 05:11AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Erin's books…

Quotes by Erin R. Howard (?)

“She focused instead on how perfectly safe she'd felt since the moment he helped her up off the ground that first day. How he'd fought to protect her ever since.”
― Erin R. Howard, Beyond the Gates

tags: clean-read, dystopian, young-adult

0 likes

“What you do with what you’re given is what matters in the end.”
― Erin R. Howard, The Soul Searcher

0 likes

“There was something to be said about people who sat on the fence: they were too easily swayed to both sides. Jumping from one side to another? Now that was harder.”
― Erin R. Howard, The Seer

0 likes

See all Erin R. Howard's quotes »

Erin’s Quotes

“I would rather be out there making sure you're safe.”
― Erin R. Howard, The Silencer

0 likes

“There was something to be said about people who sat on the fence: they were too easily swayed to both sides. Jumping from one side to another? Now that was harder.”
― Erin R. Howard, The Seer

0 likes

“What you do with what you’re given is what matters in the end.”
― Erin R. Howard, The Soul Searcher

Erin’s Year In Books

Erin R. Howard’s Followers (76)

Erin’s Bookshelves

Erin’s Friends (172)

Erin R. Howard

Goodreads Author

Learn more
Ask the Author

Popular Answered Questions

Combine Editions
Erin R. Howard’s books

148 posts
Erin R. Howard's Blog

Black Friday Sale!

Series by Erin R. Howard

Erin is Currently Reading

rss
Erin’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Ignite by Kara Swanson

See a Problem?

Preview — Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse

See a Problem?

Preview — Window of Time by Erin R. Howard

See a Problem?

Preview — Assassins Rise by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

See a Problem?

Preview — Restless by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

See a Problem?

Preview — Window of Time by Erin R. Howard

See a Problem?

Preview — Beyond the Gates by Erin R. Howard

See a Problem?

Preview — Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse

Erin’s Quotes

recent posts
Erin’s Groups

Erin’s Friend Comments

Erin R. Howard’s Followers (76)

Erin R. Howard

Goodreads Author

Popular Answered Questions

rssErin’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Ignite by Kara Swanson

See a Problem?

Preview — Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse

See a Problem?

Preview — Window of Time by Erin R. Howard

See a Problem?

Preview — Assassins Rise by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

See a Problem?

Preview — Restless by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

See a Problem?

Preview — Window of Time by Erin R. Howard

See a Problem?

Preview — Beyond the Gates by Erin R. Howard

See a Problem?

Preview — Winter's Chill by Morgan L. Busse

rss
Erin’s Recent Updates