Spencer Ellsworth is an author known for his contributions to speculative fiction, particularly in the realms of space opera and fantasy. He gained recognition for "The Great Faerie Strike," a novel published by Broken Eye Books, which blends elements of labor movements and magical industrialization through the perspectives of a gnome union leader and a vampire journalist. His space opera trilogy, "The Starfire Trilogy," published by Tor, further established his reputation in the genre. Ellsworth's short fiction has appeared in prominent venues such as Lightspeed Magazine, Tor.com, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and Beneath Ceaseless Skies, earning recommendations from Locus and other literary outlets.
Ellsworth's writing career began in childhood, with early works like the crayon-drawn epic "Super Tiger" foreshadowing his lifelong passion for storytelling. His works often explore themes of resistance, societal change, and the intersection of magic and technology. A resident of Bellingham, Washington, he balances writing with teaching at a tribal college and performing in multiple bands. Ellsworth continues to expand his body of work, contributing to anthologies and maintaining a presence in both short fiction and novel-length projects.