eri (e.m. caro)
@authoremcaro.com
📖 author, hybrid. you can pry the queer, historical, and romance genres from my cold, dead hands | 🏳️🌈 | rep: Cheyenne @ Handspun Literary
Coming March 17, 2026: REARS & VICES
https://emcaro.carrd.co/
https://books2read.com/RearsAndVices
Coming March 17, 2026: REARS & VICES
https://emcaro.carrd.co/
https://books2read.com/RearsAndVices
🎉 Some news:
Rears & Vices will soon be an AUDIOBOOK! I can’t wait for folks to hear this book performed in audio.
Massive thanks to my agent, Cheyenne, for negotiating the deal -- I'm very excited to be working with Podium!! 🏴☠️🌈📖
(also, my first PM listing! 😭)
Rears & Vices will soon be an AUDIOBOOK! I can’t wait for folks to hear this book performed in audio.
Massive thanks to my agent, Cheyenne, for negotiating the deal -- I'm very excited to be working with Podium!! 🏴☠️🌈📖
(also, my first PM listing! 😭)
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🎉 Some news:
Rears & Vices will soon be an AUDIOBOOK! I can’t wait for folks to hear this book performed in audio.
Massive thanks to my agent, Cheyenne, for negotiating the deal -- I'm very excited to be working with Podium!! 🏴☠️🌈📖
(also, my first PM listing! 😭)
Rears & Vices will soon be an AUDIOBOOK! I can’t wait for folks to hear this book performed in audio.
Massive thanks to my agent, Cheyenne, for negotiating the deal -- I'm very excited to be working with Podium!! 🏴☠️🌈📖
(also, my first PM listing! 😭)
y'all are better parents than me because one year i was 85% done with Gigantamax Charizard in orange stretch velvet with belly applique, FLAME WINGS, clawed gloves, & papercraft mask when kid felt like maybe he wanted something else.
...nope sorry kid i have 50 hours into this 😂
(he loved it)
...nope sorry kid i have 50 hours into this 😂
(he loved it)
October 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
y'all are better parents than me because one year i was 85% done with Gigantamax Charizard in orange stretch velvet with belly applique, FLAME WINGS, clawed gloves, & papercraft mask when kid felt like maybe he wanted something else.
...nope sorry kid i have 50 hours into this 😂
(he loved it)
...nope sorry kid i have 50 hours into this 😂
(he loved it)
#FridayFling "crash"
D'Arcy's best laid plans, et c., but it turns out *someone* maaaybe gave in to his intrusive thoughts, oops 😂 👀
book here, out March 17:
emcaro.carrd.co
D'Arcy's best laid plans, et c., but it turns out *someone* maaaybe gave in to his intrusive thoughts, oops 😂 👀
book here, out March 17:
emcaro.carrd.co
October 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#FridayFling "crash"
D'Arcy's best laid plans, et c., but it turns out *someone* maaaybe gave in to his intrusive thoughts, oops 😂 👀
book here, out March 17:
emcaro.carrd.co
D'Arcy's best laid plans, et c., but it turns out *someone* maaaybe gave in to his intrusive thoughts, oops 😂 👀
book here, out March 17:
emcaro.carrd.co
A month and change now, and already some reviews are out! I am so, so grateful for every single reader. It reminds me why creative work is always worth it. 💖
also please consider this a Vague Publishing Post, as there may or may not be some News about this coming relatively soon 👀
emcaro.carrd.co
also please consider this a Vague Publishing Post, as there may or may not be some News about this coming relatively soon 👀
emcaro.carrd.co
October 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A month and change now, and already some reviews are out! I am so, so grateful for every single reader. It reminds me why creative work is always worth it. 💖
also please consider this a Vague Publishing Post, as there may or may not be some News about this coming relatively soon 👀
emcaro.carrd.co
also please consider this a Vague Publishing Post, as there may or may not be some News about this coming relatively soon 👀
emcaro.carrd.co
OOOH Bookshop.org is doing an Anti-Prime sale, so FREE SHIPPING! This includes my book!
It's a *very* pretty paperback, if I might say so: designed to give old-school romance vibes. (See the spine?! 😍)
Get it here -- it's priced like a trade pb ($17.66) so, reasonable!
bookshop.org/a/116591/978...
It's a *very* pretty paperback, if I might say so: designed to give old-school romance vibes. (See the spine?! 😍)
Get it here -- it's priced like a trade pb ($17.66) so, reasonable!
bookshop.org/a/116591/978...
October 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
OOOH Bookshop.org is doing an Anti-Prime sale, so FREE SHIPPING! This includes my book!
It's a *very* pretty paperback, if I might say so: designed to give old-school romance vibes. (See the spine?! 😍)
Get it here -- it's priced like a trade pb ($17.66) so, reasonable!
bookshop.org/a/116591/978...
It's a *very* pretty paperback, if I might say so: designed to give old-school romance vibes. (See the spine?! 😍)
Get it here -- it's priced like a trade pb ($17.66) so, reasonable!
bookshop.org/a/116591/978...
Two weeks on NetGalley! 🎉
Many, many readers, booksellers, & librarians have snapped this up! (LOTS 😭) I couldn’t have imagined having this kind of response so early, so far from release— I’m SO excited!
(Not on NG, but want your own ARC? I've opened up direct requests at the 🔗!)
emcaro.carrd.co
Many, many readers, booksellers, & librarians have snapped this up! (LOTS 😭) I couldn’t have imagined having this kind of response so early, so far from release— I’m SO excited!
(Not on NG, but want your own ARC? I've opened up direct requests at the 🔗!)
emcaro.carrd.co
September 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Two weeks on NetGalley! 🎉
Many, many readers, booksellers, & librarians have snapped this up! (LOTS 😭) I couldn’t have imagined having this kind of response so early, so far from release— I’m SO excited!
(Not on NG, but want your own ARC? I've opened up direct requests at the 🔗!)
emcaro.carrd.co
Many, many readers, booksellers, & librarians have snapped this up! (LOTS 😭) I couldn’t have imagined having this kind of response so early, so far from release— I’m SO excited!
(Not on NG, but want your own ARC? I've opened up direct requests at the 🔗!)
emcaro.carrd.co
bAHAHAHA cmon bsky really it's wikipedia page
September 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
bAHAHAHA cmon bsky really it's wikipedia page
COVER CLOSE-UP!
I always knew I wanted this cover to have
- old-school "clinch" feel
- watercolor style
- all 3 chars.
I handed Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social) a challenge and he delivered! Just look at D’Arcy’s expression. Ev’s demeanor. Vitya’s precious face. 😭
On NetGalley now:
emcaro.carrd.co
I always knew I wanted this cover to have
- old-school "clinch" feel
- watercolor style
- all 3 chars.
I handed Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social) a challenge and he delivered! Just look at D’Arcy’s expression. Ev’s demeanor. Vitya’s precious face. 😭
On NetGalley now:
emcaro.carrd.co
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
COVER CLOSE-UP!
I always knew I wanted this cover to have
- old-school "clinch" feel
- watercolor style
- all 3 chars.
I handed Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social) a challenge and he delivered! Just look at D’Arcy’s expression. Ev’s demeanor. Vitya’s precious face. 😭
On NetGalley now:
emcaro.carrd.co
I always knew I wanted this cover to have
- old-school "clinch" feel
- watercolor style
- all 3 chars.
I handed Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social) a challenge and he delivered! Just look at D’Arcy’s expression. Ev’s demeanor. Vitya’s precious face. 😭
On NetGalley now:
emcaro.carrd.co
as my goodreads moratorium hasn't begun yet (reviews are for readers, not me), i got to see this. how is this real life??? my book is on LISTS. thanku goodreads librarians 🙏
September 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
as my goodreads moratorium hasn't begun yet (reviews are for readers, not me), i got to see this. how is this real life??? my book is on LISTS. thanku goodreads librarians 🙏
self-promo sucks right now, this year, this regime.
HOWEVER i did write a book about a queer man at long last reaching his breaking point with one regime in particular (the British) and then struggling to regain his whole sense of self while married to a Very Moral Pirate.
oh + lots of fucking.
HOWEVER i did write a book about a queer man at long last reaching his breaking point with one regime in particular (the British) and then struggling to regain his whole sense of self while married to a Very Moral Pirate.
oh + lots of fucking.
September 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
self-promo sucks right now, this year, this regime.
HOWEVER i did write a book about a queer man at long last reaching his breaking point with one regime in particular (the British) and then struggling to regain his whole sense of self while married to a Very Moral Pirate.
oh + lots of fucking.
HOWEVER i did write a book about a queer man at long last reaching his breaking point with one regime in particular (the British) and then struggling to regain his whole sense of self while married to a Very Moral Pirate.
oh + lots of fucking.
@feliciadavin.com DID read this (to my complete and utter astonishment and gratitude) and what is more, BLURBED IT TOO?! 😭 😭 😭
September 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
@feliciadavin.com DID read this (to my complete and utter astonishment and gratitude) and what is more, BLURBED IT TOO?! 😭 😭 😭
COVER REVEAL 🔥✨🏴☠️🏳️🌈 I’m so excited to finally show folks this BEAUTIFUL cover!!
Stunning art by Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social), who not only obliged me in portraying all three (!!!) of my queer, poly, radical pirates—he also absolutely nailed their dynamic!
Coming March 17, 2026!
emcaro.carrd.co
Stunning art by Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social), who not only obliged me in portraying all three (!!!) of my queer, poly, radical pirates—he also absolutely nailed their dynamic!
Coming March 17, 2026!
emcaro.carrd.co
September 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
COVER REVEAL 🔥✨🏴☠️🏳️🌈 I’m so excited to finally show folks this BEAUTIFUL cover!!
Stunning art by Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social), who not only obliged me in portraying all three (!!!) of my queer, poly, radical pirates—he also absolutely nailed their dynamic!
Coming March 17, 2026!
emcaro.carrd.co
Stunning art by Jan (@thistlearts.bsky.social), who not only obliged me in portraying all three (!!!) of my queer, poly, radical pirates—he also absolutely nailed their dynamic!
Coming March 17, 2026!
emcaro.carrd.co
ok i Do Not Approve of AI summaries but...
the storygraph for my book is cracking me up. WE STEAL OUR FAMILIES we're PIRATES ok and we CRAVE radical ideals!!
the storygraph for my book is cracking me up. WE STEAL OUR FAMILIES we're PIRATES ok and we CRAVE radical ideals!!
September 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
ok i Do Not Approve of AI summaries but...
the storygraph for my book is cracking me up. WE STEAL OUR FAMILIES we're PIRATES ok and we CRAVE radical ideals!!
the storygraph for my book is cracking me up. WE STEAL OUR FAMILIES we're PIRATES ok and we CRAVE radical ideals!!
this is never going to work, spammy spammers. i know somebody sold you my email, but still. also... i've kindof already discovered it, seeing as I WROTE IT
(also also, oxford comma)
(also also, oxford comma)
September 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
this is never going to work, spammy spammers. i know somebody sold you my email, but still. also... i've kindof already discovered it, seeing as I WROTE IT
(also also, oxford comma)
(also also, oxford comma)
because I'm mad now: if anybody would like a Sexy Pirates Novel that
- is 0% fic of anybody (written pre-OFMD, no less)
- is grounded in real history and politics 💅
- has spice my CE called "leans erotica" 😳
3/17/2026! Cover reveal/Netgalley coming Sept. 17th.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
- is 0% fic of anybody (written pre-OFMD, no less)
- is grounded in real history and politics 💅
- has spice my CE called "leans erotica" 😳
3/17/2026! Cover reveal/Netgalley coming Sept. 17th.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
September 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
because I'm mad now: if anybody would like a Sexy Pirates Novel that
- is 0% fic of anybody (written pre-OFMD, no less)
- is grounded in real history and politics 💅
- has spice my CE called "leans erotica" 😳
3/17/2026! Cover reveal/Netgalley coming Sept. 17th.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
- is 0% fic of anybody (written pre-OFMD, no less)
- is grounded in real history and politics 💅
- has spice my CE called "leans erotica" 😳
3/17/2026! Cover reveal/Netgalley coming Sept. 17th.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
ordered my print proof copy and so now i am
August 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
ordered my print proof copy and so now i am
I went a little bit ham on my copy 😳
July 17, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I went a little bit ham on my copy 😳
📌: okay folks want to hear about this book i am for real actually doing I GUESS so here goes.
REARS AND VICES, a Historical Romance coming March 2026. it is poly, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial pirates set in the Regency era, post-War of 1812. have a trope list.
REARS AND VICES, a Historical Romance coming March 2026. it is poly, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial pirates set in the Regency era, post-War of 1812. have a trope list.
June 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
📌: okay folks want to hear about this book i am for real actually doing I GUESS so here goes.
REARS AND VICES, a Historical Romance coming March 2026. it is poly, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial pirates set in the Regency era, post-War of 1812. have a trope list.
REARS AND VICES, a Historical Romance coming March 2026. it is poly, anti-capitalist, anti-colonial pirates set in the Regency era, post-War of 1812. have a trope list.
yes this is (part of) why I can't stand Word
(close slack, you say. HAH)
(close slack, you say. HAH)
June 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
yes this is (part of) why I can't stand Word
(close slack, you say. HAH)
(close slack, you say. HAH)
UChicago has my number alright
March 31, 2025 at 8:12 PM
UChicago has my number alright
today in capitalism:
how and why is this infernal thing sold out when pasta is one of the * cheapest things on earth. *
your house! can smell! like cooking pasta! and at the end YOU GET PASTA
how and why is this infernal thing sold out when pasta is one of the * cheapest things on earth. *
your house! can smell! like cooking pasta! and at the end YOU GET PASTA
December 12, 2024 at 8:37 PM
today in capitalism:
how and why is this infernal thing sold out when pasta is one of the * cheapest things on earth. *
your house! can smell! like cooking pasta! and at the end YOU GET PASTA
how and why is this infernal thing sold out when pasta is one of the * cheapest things on earth. *
your house! can smell! like cooking pasta! and at the end YOU GET PASTA
this, but with a plate of beef and cabbage idk
November 14, 2024 at 3:59 PM
this, but with a plate of beef and cabbage idk