Welcome to the Panicked Unpaid Writer!

(That’s me, Ellie)

I’m a novelist, but in my free time I love to write short stories, essays, humor, and (as you’ve probably guessed) political commentary about breaking stories. I’m currently living as a nomad in New York City, taking it all in and writing it all down. I love comments and feedback, so don’t hold back! (Oh yeah, and subscribers are fab, too…)

If you’d like to know more about my books, you can find me at my website or on Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, or Instagram.

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