Emmanuel M. Arriaga · Author

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Immortal leaders, gifted specialists and a mystery that reaches beyond their universe. Discover Emmanuel M. Arriaga’s science-fiction series.

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Awards & recognition

Foundra

Contest results

2021 National Indie Excellence Awards — Finalist, Science Fiction

2021 National Indie Excellence Awards — Finalist, African American Fiction

2021 Readers’ Favorite — Finalist, Romance – Fantasy/Sci-Fi

Editorial recognition

Kirkus Reviews — “GET IT” verdict

Pride of Ashna

Editorial recognition

Kirkus Reviews — “GET IT” verdict

Readers’ Favorite — 5/5 editorial review

Self-Publishing Review — 4½/5 editorial review

First Elite

Contest results

2025 BIBA — Winner, Science Fiction

2025 PenCraft — Runner Up Winner, Fiction – Science Fiction

2025 Pacific — Finalist, Best Science Fiction – Galactic Empires

2025 Page Turner Book Award — Finalist

2025 Phoenix Award — Shortlist

Editorial recognition

BlueInk — Starred Review

IndieReader — Approved, 4.0/5

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The person behind the stories

Imagination.
In every part of life.

Applying my creativity to every aspect of my work is what brings me joy. From leading teams building planet scale products to crafting imaginary universes and telling stories of powerful and interesting characters.

I’m publishing, blogging, podcasting, writing, traveling and leading teams in the technology sector focused on security and privacy.

FROM THE JOURNAL

From Page to Persona

September 10, 2026 · Authorscape

Emmanuel explores bringing Foundra characters into conversational AI, including the evolution of Ellipse’s visual identity and personality.