Charles Ellis is the product of a number of cobbled-together traditions, both personal and literary: South, West, Southwest; Greek and Roman; ancient and modern, practical and esoteric, queer and not.

Inspired as much by high fantasy and science fiction sagas as by his deep East and far West Texan roots, Ellis occupies a literary landscape riddled with genre-bending speculative elements. His main focus is on magical alt-history and deep ecological world-building, showcasing his love of the natural world while diving into the intricacies of human relationships.