Emma Burns

I’m Emma Burns. I write novels and teach literature in rural Maine, where I also record my podcast, Sacred Cheese of Life, all about studying fiction and using it to write better.

My novels tend to be about people around 18-22 making big mistakes, then figuring out how to solve them. But they appeal to readers of all ages.

Right now I’m working on a draft of a book called The Esker Road. It’s a tough one! It deals with memory, choices, trauma, rugby, the perfect boyfriend, the actually perfect for you boyfriend, skateboarding, making student films, and going back home again. You can’t! We know this. But everyone has to try.

You can buy my books via the Merch tab, the Books tab, or via Amazon.

Currently available:

novels:

Summerlands

The Nerve

Landslide

Leaving Thrushcross

The Icarus Triptych

Mazewood

The Worst, a short story collection

Forthcoming novel:

The Esker Road