Ellie Stevenson

ALLi Author Member

Location: United Kingdom (the)

Genres: Literary Fiction, Mystery, Womens Fiction, Advice & How To, Historical Fiction, Writing & Publishing

Skills: Press/Media Interview, Reading/Literary Event, Self-publishing Workshop/Training, Speaking Engagement/Lecture, Writing Workshop

Ellie Stevenson is a writing coach, and the author of three novels. Her third, The Floozy in the Park, is a partly historical mystery set on a beautiful but sinister island, and in an Edwardian retail empire. Think Mr Selfridge with a dark side!

Her novels are partly historical mysteries with a touch of the supernatural – and humour.

She has also written a collection of short stories: Watching Charlotte Brontë Die, and a booklet on Writing for Magazines in the UK. Ellie is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors and the Society of Authors.

She is currently working on her fourth novel (due out this autumn), fuelled by inspiration, determination and coffee.

Ellie Stevenson's books

Ship of Haunts: the other Titanic story

About Ship of Haunts

Carrin remembers a past life on Titanic. And now she is being stalked by a ghost from the ship.

Lily the ghost is searching for her cousin. She has crossed time to find Lucie, but now time is running out.

One hundred years after the ship sank, Carrins shipmates are gathered together to remember Titanic. But who can she trust: certainly not the man who drowned her. But can she even trust herself?

For Carrin has a terrible secret, one she has been hiding all her life. But at least Lily is on her side. Or so she thinks...

From the heat of the harsh Australian sun to the darkest depths of the ocean floor, Ship of Haunts is a novel of conflicts. Carrin is scared and Lily is desperate, both of them in a race against time. Will they manage to make it through, including surviving the vengeful Mad?

What people have said

Even those who don't really go for ghosts and the supernatural will enjoy this book because the characters are so captivating, and the historical events are well described. A thoroughly enjoyable book! (V. Salvemini, Amazon Review)

This is an engaging and lively debut novel which offers the reader a different view of the Titanic story we all know. The novel is quite complex in structure: it is set in different time periods, different settings and contains human and ghost characters. It is clear that the author has researched the factual information thoroughly and the settings and events feel very real. (S. Davies, Amazon Review)

Watching Charlotte Bronte Die: and other surreal stories

About Watching Charlotte Bronte Die

Seeing a ghost is bad enough. But what if the dead woman is Charlotte Bronte?

No bike wheels spinning high in the air, no ghastly corpse, or crumpled victim propped against a wall. The street was damp and devoid of life, but also of death.

I watched the water running away. All I could think was one small thought. I hadnt known Charlotte could ride a bike.

Ghostly happenings, death and destruction, a few twists and unexpected endings. All part of the mix in Watching Charlotte Bronte Die: and other surreal stories.

What people have said

Mystery does arise in many different places in this collection of nine stories from somewhat intriguing realities. Be prepared for the unexpected. (Ingrid Stevens)

Entertaining book of short stories. Pleased with my purchase. Highly recommended. (Jilly, Amazon Review)

Shadows of the Lost Child

About Shadows of the Lost Child

Would children crying keep you awake?
Especially if the children were dead?

A haunted house, a man with a past and a girl called Alice who can cross time.

Then Alice meets Tom who lives in the past and the past and the present begin to collide... with fatal consequences.

This is a ghost story, and a tragedy that happened over a century ago. And a mystery. Can you solve it?

Inspired by the legends of York

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What people have said

A fascinating book taking the reader seamlessly from past to present and back again in what seems like a parallel universe. Clever, detailed and very imaginative. (Janet Foden, Amazon Review)

This is a ghost story with a difference, because, no I won't spoil the surprise. The plot is very cleverly and skilfully drip fed throughout the story keeping the reader hooked and wanting to know more.It took a few chapters to get used to swapping from time zone to time zone but once you get used to that it works extremely well. Brilliant book, recommended. eBook Lover (Amazon UK)

Writing for Magazines in the UK: how to get paid to write

Writing for Magazines in the UK: how to get paid to write is a compact booklet (with bonus fiction samples), aimed at writers who have limited time and want to get on with the job.

In this publication, focused on the UK market, you will learn:

The practicalities: how to find topics and magazines to write for
Top tips on approaching editors
Article writing: research, style and being professional
What does a rejection really mean?
Planning ahead: being businesslike: how to get paid to write

What people have said:

Recommended, gives you all the information you need in a punchy, readable style. Alison Dixon, CWA and author of Which A Levels?

I wish Id had the benefit of Ellie Stevensons booklet when I was just starting out as a writer. It tells you things you didnt even realise you needed to know. Gill Sharp, published writer of educational books, materials and resources.

The Floozy in the Park

Too many people have something to
lose if the truth comes out…


Journalist Jon visits an island, searching for his ex-lover,
whose father was murdered. The killer is still out there.
Nobody likes him asking questions.

Megan, Jon’s partner, is busy building a retail empire. Then
she discovers an Edwardian mystery, connected to her.
She barely notices Jon has gone.

But when she finds the sketch he drew of his ex-lover,
Megan knows Jon is in trouble. Serious trouble.

Can she uncover the truth in time?

What people have said:

When you stumble on something, you know it has already cost a life, and the people of whom you're asking questions are not the sort it's wise to irritate, do you stop asking? Not if Ellie Stevenson wrote you, you don't.

I bought this book because I had enjoyed a previous book by this author, Watching Charlotte Bronte Die. I said then that the inside of Ellie Stevenson's head must be a very strange place to inhabit, and this new book suggests that the Stevenson psyche is as individual today as ever it was. That glorious imagination, swooping from character to character and from insight to insight, makes for a great read. The Bagster (Amazon)


It was my first time to read a book by Ellie Stevenson which came on recommendation, I was expecting a crime novel but got so much more ! This is a great read a super crime novel but with several twists not least an amazing Victorian department store I really felt I was there what a fabulous read and so interesting. This book kept me on my toes with all the levels a few times I had to re-read sections just to make sure I kept up. I now wish to read her other novels. K Reed.

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