ELI POPE/EM POPE

so many stories to tell…

Current work-in-progress

This story is progressing really well. The main theme is psychological. Sometimes the mind is far more powerful than we can comprehend. Morgan’s mind is a world in itself.

Things aren’t always how we expect them. Life holds surprises and Morgan’s life has led him to take stock  of his past and work for his future to become far more. His love for 

4 String Quartets drives him deeper into his desire to be something more than he ever believed he could become. Simone Sparrow Foot is the key to his sanity and she only sees him as a friend in need. That’s a chord Morgan isn’t ready to accept. A group trip to Totality, total eclipse of the sun, brings something more than anyone ever expected.

     Expected release is early to mid 2025

On this page I’d like to share “works in progress.” It seems I function best by having several writing projects going on at once. Since I began taking my writing to a more serious level in 2019, I’ve started and stopped, and stepped away from several projects, choosing to let them gel a bit before coming back to finish up. In this time I’ve written and Indie published 9 novels and countless short stories. From 2 stand alone novels soon to be 3, an anthology with 9 short stories, and the 6 Mason Jar Series books, I finally feel like an actual author.

There is one problem with working full time day employment and then on multiple projects! With so many irons in the fire, and only so many hours in a day, it divides my time up and takes a little longer to finish projects.!

Please keep checking back in to see what is going on in my writing life and dates of releases as they roll out!

I’m bouncing back and forth between Totality and Crossroads. I love both of these stories as they grow and take life. Polar opposite from each other but that’s what I love about how my brain works. Opposites. And we all know opposites attract…right?

 I’m a proud member of Springfield Writer’s Guild and the SWGGOODREADS.Org

I encourage you to go https://swggoodreads.org/ to to find a wonderful mixture of writing genres to discover from the Southwest Missouri area.

A Cage For Magpie by Eli Pope opens on a frigid day in Missouri, introducing us to a grief-stricken young girl named Maggie Mae DuVane, affectionately known as Magpie, as she attends her grandfather’s funeral. Magpie is in shock, struggling to cope with the sudden death of her beloved grandfather, David Duncan DuVane. David, an admired and rising fiction writer, had been descending into darkness before his untimely demise. His final novel, NEVER CAGE A MAGPIE, eerily seemed to foreshadow the events that unfolded, as if he had written it to hint at his tragic end. Connor, David’s closest friend, felt compelled to read on, seeking to uncover the causes of David’s madness. Meanwhile, David’s wife, Coraline, was left heartbroken and questioning the dark angels that plagued her husband’s mind. For Magpie, the loss was compounded by her desperate longing for the return of her mother, who had abandoned her.

Pope’s writing style is both intriguing and captivating. His premonition-like hints and deliberate word choices engage the reader, creating a mysterious and suspenseful atmosphere that keeps the pages turning. Like Connor, readers are driven to understand what led David to his tragic fate. The secrets haunting David’s mind and compelling his actions become a central focus, with readers eager to uncover the truth. The character development in A Cage For Magpie is commendable. Pope’s characters are realistic and relatable, each imbued with compassion and depth. As a reader, I felt a personal connection to Connor, Coraline, and young Magpie, with a particular empathy for Magpie’s plight.

A Cage For Magpie is a riveting and emotionally charged novel that showcases Eli Pope’s talent for creating suspenseful and meaningful fiction. The book’s intricate plot, rich character development, and poignant themes make it a standout read. It is a story that not only entertains but also invites readers to reflect on the complexities of the human psyche and the enduring power of love and resilience. Whether you are a fan of mystery and psychological drama or simply enjoy well-crafted literature, this book is a must-read.