E.L Norry is an author and screenwriter. She has a BA (Hons) in Film and an MA in Screenwriting. She lives and works in Bournemouth. Emma’s previous books include both fiction and non-fiction for children, including work with Adam Rutherford and Alison Hammond.

Son of the Circus (Scholastic, 2019), was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards. Amber Under Cover (OUP, 2021). Short stories have been published in anthologies including: The Super Sunny Murder Club (Farshore, 2024), Doctor Who: Origin Stories (Puffin 2023), The Very Merry Murder Club (Farshore, 2022), Happy Here: 10 stories from Black British authors & illustrators (Knights Of, 2021) and The Place for Me: Stories about the Windrush Generation (Scholastic, 2021) as well as many more.

Emma’s fantasy adventure novel, Fablehouse: Heart of Fire, the follow up to Fablehouse, (Bloomsbury, 2023) is out now.

Emma has over five years mentoring and editorial experience – currently working freelance for Jericho Writers and Bloomsbury Writers and Artists. Currently she is a mentor for the year long Megaphone scheme. https://megaphonewrite.com/megaphone-mentoring/

Recent Publications
  • Fablehouse: Heart of Fire - Bloomsbury, April 2024
  • Fablehouse - Bloomsbury, June 2023
  • Son of the Circus: A Victorian Story (Voices) - Scholastic, September 2019