Elijah Stepanovich
 | The topic of this article may not meet Wikitia's general notability guideline. |
Elijah Stepanovich | |
|---|---|
| Add a Photo | |
| Born | September 7th, 1986 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Occupation | Author, Educator |
| Nationality | American |
| Website | |
| elijahstepanovich | |
Elijah Stepanovich (born 1986) is an American author and educator, best known for The Shattered Veil series, including The Heir of Ash and Thunder and The Oath of Ash and Thunder.[1]
Early life and education
Elijah Stepanovich was born on September 7th, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio. He moved with his family to Florida in 1996. Raised by a West Virginian father and a Serbo-Croatian mother, his mixed cultural background influences many of his mythological and narrative themes. He later attended Arizona State University, where he earned degrees in History and Political science.[2]
Career
Writing
Stepanovich began writing fiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. His debut project evolved into what became The Shattered Veil series. The first novel, The Heir of Ash and Thunder, was published during that period. Its sequel, The Oath of Ash and Thunder, followed as the continuation of the series. His writing is characterized by myth-inspired worldbuilding, emotional depth, and the convergence of ancient lore with contemporary settings.[3]
Education / Teaching
In addition to his writing, Stepanovich works as an educator. His academic background in history and political science informs his pedagogical approach, blending cultural context and historical awareness with narrative understanding.
Bibliography
Awards
The Heir of Ash and Thunder was nominated for the 2025 https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Indie Ink Awards in the following categories:[5]
•Best Book Cover and Cover Artist
•Best Setting
•Best Use of Tropes
•Side Character MVP
•Writing the Future We Need: Mental Health Representation
Personal life
Stepanovich resides in Florida. He remains an avid supporter of Cleveland sports. His Appalachian and Serbo-Croatian heritage continues to influence the mythological, linguistic, and cultural motifs found in his fiction.
References
- ↑ "Elijah Stepanovich (Author Page)". Goodreads. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "The Heir of Ash and Thunder by Elijah Stepanovich". Goodreads. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ https://thebookmashpodcast.com/blogs/spoilers-shenanigans-season-2/the-heir-of-ash-and-thunder-elijah-stepanovich
- ↑ "The Oath of Ash and Thunder by Elijah Stepanovich". Goodreads. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ↑ https://indiestorygeek.com/story/10805
External links
This article "Elijah Stepanovich" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Articles taken from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be accessed on Wikipedia's Draft Namespace.