Mary Ellis
Mary Ellis is an American author of Christian-themed romantic suspense novels. She grew up in eastern Ohio, in close proximity to the Amish, where she would visit farmer’s markets and woodworking fairs. From that, she loved their peaceful lifestyle, respect for the land and Christian values. Mary lives near the largest Amish population in the United States, in central Ohio. She and her husband often spend their weekends there to buy produce, research books and enjoy the simpler ways. Prior to becoming a novelist, Mary was a middle school teacher and worked in sales for Hershey Chocolate. She enjoys reading, travelling, gardening, bicycling and swimming.