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Ellie Alexander

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Ellie is a voracious storyteller and a lover of words and all things bookish. She believes that stories have the ability to transport and transform us. With over forty published novels and counting, her goal is to tell stories that provide points of connection, escape, and understanding.

She loves inhabiting someone else’s skin through the pages of a book and is passionate about helping writers find their unique storytelling lens. As a writing teacher and coach, she guides writers in crafting the story they’ve always wanted to tell while navigating the path to publication that’s right for them.

Find out more about Ellie and her books by visiting her website at: http://www.elliealexander.co/ or following her on social media—
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Not really a question, but I was surprised when on a recent trip to Oregon we passed Ashland on Interstate 5. Your description in your series led me expect a rather small town, but Ashland much larger! Of course, I know that your depiction is fictional. Would you consider including a map of YOUR Ashland showing the main street businesses and other important landmarks in future books?

Ellie Alexander Hi Sandy,

So sorry for the very belated answer. I never received notification from Goodreads that questions were waiting.

How fun that you were able to…moreHi Sandy,

So sorry for the very belated answer. I never received notification from Goodreads that questions were waiting.

How fun that you were able to see Ashland. It has a population of about 20,000 and Jules references that in the books. Although, you're right. For my fictional version of the town I condense a lot of the action into the plaza, OSF campus, and Lithia Park. I love the idea of creating a map! And, I'm getting ready to start rolling out some short videos on my social media that show the real versus imagined versions of Ashland. Happy reading!(less)

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Hi Ellie! I wondered, did you grow up learning how to bake, or was it something you learned as an adult? Is most of the know-how from the books right out of your own head, or is there research involved?

Ellie Alexander Hi Cat,

So sorry, I'm just seeing these questions for the first time now. I grew up baking with both of my parents as well as grandmother and aunts. Ev…moreHi Cat,

So sorry, I'm just seeing these questions for the first time now. I grew up baking with both of my parents as well as grandmother and aunts. Everything I know is self-taught. I'm not a trained pastry chef, and while my recipes usually taste great they never look professional. You know, like lopsided cakes ;-) Because Jules is an artisan baker I do a LOT of research when working on a book. I've spent countless hours watching true pastry chefs at work. I have a good friend who is an incredible (and professional) baker who has allowed me to document her process. It's been wonderful to meet real pastry chefs and have them impart their wisdom and tips. Hopefully it brings the baking to life in the books! Thanks for the question, and happy baking! (less)

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Average rating: 3.98 · 84,336 ratings · 11,847 reviews · 78 distinct works • Similar authors

	Meet Your Baker (A Bakeshop Mystery, #1) 3.91 avg rating — 7,215 ratings — published 2014 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Body in the Bookstore (A Secret Bookcase Mystery, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 5,132 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Batter of Life and Death (A Bakeshop Mystery, #2) 3.96 avg rating — 4,169 ratings — published 2015 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death on Tap (Sloan Krause #1) 3.79 avg rating — 4,055 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Thin Icing (A Bakeshop Mystery, #3) 3.93 avg rating — 3,287 ratings — published 2015 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Murder at the Movies (A Secret Bookcase Mystery, #2) 4.06 avg rating — 3,063 ratings — published 2024 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Caught Bread Handed (A Bakeshop Mystery, #4) 3.96 avg rating — 3,011 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fudge and Jury (A Bakeshop Mystery, #5) 4.05 avg rating — 2,710 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pint of No Return (Sloan Krause #2) 3.96 avg rating — 2,573 ratings — published 2018 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Crime of Passion Fruit (A Bakeshop Mystery, #6) 4.02 avg rating — 2,446 ratings — published 2017 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Ashland Mystery Fest 2025!

The third annual Ashland Mystery Fest is almost upon us, and we’ve been prepping for the most joy-filled and bookish weekend since last year. It truly has taken a village to pull off the four-day mystery extravaganza, and I cannot wait to welcome you to Ashland.

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Series by Ellie Alexander

Bakeshop Mystery (21 books)
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Sloan Krause (6 books)
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A Secret Bookcase Mystery (6 books)
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Cozy Case Files (10 books)
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Carolyn Haines (Goodreads Author),

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Carola Dunn

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Meg Reed Investigates (5 books)
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“My mom used to say, before, I met your father, that it's not about meeting the right guy - there are hundreds, thousands, of right guys in the world- it's figuring out the right one for you.”
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“True, but that’s the gift of memories, isn’t it? We filter out what we don’t need to carry with us, letting time and distance cleanse the rest.”
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“I passed a group of theater students or hippies (sometimes it’s hard to tell) sitting in a circle under an oak tree.”
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March 2021 Cozy Mystery Poll

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Which Cozy Mystery would you like to read in March?

Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander

21 votes, 67.7%

Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith

10 votes, 32.3%

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