young adult author
ESTHER SCHERPENISSE
Esther Scherpenisse is a young adult fantasy and science fiction writer. Her story Long for this World won the Paul Harland Prize (now: Harland Award) for best speculative genre short story. It was published in Space and Time Magazine in 2018. Esther has also published in Pure Fantasy Magazine and an anthology of Dutch speculative genre writers. Her latest novel ‘Cinders and Stars’ was shortlisted for Undiscovered Voices 2024.
PUBLISHED WORKS
LONG FOR THIS WORLD
In: Space and Time Magazine, 2018.
“The story keeps things short and sweet and packs a great punch when it comes to the main character’s choices. Fans of Persona may also enjoy the description of Death’s tower. Highly recommended.” – SFF Reviews
TER ZIELE
Dutch anthology. Contains award-winning story Ter ziele (Long for this World) as well as short story In de mist (Missed).
I live for this: sweat pouring in my eyes, my fingers cramping, muscles pleasantly weary.
– From: cinders and stars
CONTACT
info@estherscherpenisse.com