Tara Ellis > Quotes

“One of our greatest flaws is having too much confidence in understanding that which we really don’t comprehend.”
― Tara Ellis, After the Crash: After the Crash Book 1:

“We don’t know what’s been unfolding on Earth for the past five years. Nothing.”
― Tara Ellis, The Fallen

“without grief and loss, a person would fail to form bonds or meaningful relationships—the very things that give them the will to continue and keep fighting.”
― Tara Ellis, Existential Threat: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller

“Her mother gave her strict instructions to follow the school phone policy and not use it until after the final bell rings. If she violates the rules and the phone is taken away, she won’t get any sympathy from her parents.”
― Tara Ellis, The Heiress of Covington Ranch

“you never truly control the chaos…you manage it. You take steps and actions to keep it contained and prevent it from taking over, because once it does, it’s almost impossible to reel it back in.”
― Tara Ellis, After the Crash: The Complete Series:

“What?” Ally asks, confused. “We’ve been in cell service range for at least ten or fifteen minutes, and you haven’t even turned your phone on, yet! What’s wrong with you?” Laughing, Ally hugs her best friend and then lies back down, with her head on her backpack. “I think…I might wait a little longer. I guess I’ve gotten used to not always talking with everyone.  I kind of like it.”
― Tara Ellis, The Samantha Wolf Mysteries Box Set: Books 1-3

“4.  A GHOSTLY ENCOUNTER”
― Tara Ellis, The Mystery of Hollow Inn

“Sighing, she leans contently against the door.  It’s great to be out of school. She hasn’t seen her aunt and uncle in almost three years and has been dreaming about this adventure for weeks.  Some of her friends don’t understand how she can be excited about spending so much time away from her computer and instant messaging. To be honest, her parents only allowed her to have a smart phone since her twelfth birthday, six months ago, and she finds all the drama associated with it stressful.”
― Tara Ellis, The Samantha Wolf Mysteries Box Set: Books 1-3

“other”
― Tara Ellis, Spread of Extinction

“…at night, ‘round the campfire, we laugh and we sing. We’re here at Camp Whispering Pines, where everything is green. So come on and join us, for the time of your life. We’ll hike, and ride and swim and sing all night…that’s right!”
― Tara Ellis, The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines

“The sun is directly overhead, highlighting the beauty of the woods. Butterflies float through the beams of light, landing briefly on wildflowers before coasting to the next small splashes of color. Ferns nearly as tall as the girls nestle at the bases of huge evergreens, blending into the bright, green moss that hugs the bark.”
― Tara Ellis, The Samantha Wolf Mysteries Box Set: Books 1-3

“Laughing,”
― Tara Ellis, The Legend of Shadow Mountain

“The air blowing in through the open window is surprisingly cool. Sam rolls down her own window, breathing in the fresh air tinged with the smell of warm cedar. Pulling some stray hairs across her forehead, she gazes happily at the beautiful scenery rushing past. These woods are different than the ones back home. The trees are bigger, and the forest appears denser. Instead of moss hanging off the branches, sweet-smelling pine needles cover the dry ground.”
― Tara Ellis, The Mystery of Hollow Inn

“time”
― Tara Ellis, Spread of Extinction

“The air blowing in through the open window is surprisingly cool. Sam rolls down her own window, breathing in the fresh air tinged with the smell of warm cedar. Pulling some stray hairs across her forehead, she gazes happily at the beautiful scenery rushing past. These woods are different than the ones back home. The trees are bigger and the forest appears denser. Instead of moss hanging off the branches, sweet smelling pine needles cover the dry ground. Sighing,”
― Tara Ellis, The Mystery of Hollow Inn

“of chips. “I thought you’d know what”
― Tara Ellis, After the Crash: The Complete Series:

“The two sisters hug each other, holding on tightly to the family they’ve both dreamt of for so many years.”
― Tara Ellis, The Heiress of Covington Ranch

“Funny, how having your life threatened by something other than your own hand made you realize how desperately you wanted to live.”
― Tara Ellis, Extinction: The Complete Series

“approvingly”
― Tara Ellis, The Beach House Mystery

“The scenery is the only good thing I can say about the bus ride,” Ally answers. “I can’t wait until we get to the inn.” Running her fingers through her short, unruly red hair, she stretches dramatically before flattening the wrinkles in her shirt. The spunky pre-teen stands a couple inches shorter than Sam. The freckles that run across the bridge of her nose, combined with her blue eyes, give away her Irish heritage.”
― Tara Ellis, The Mystery of Hollow Inn

“It’s December 19th, and the Yakima is speeding towards Orcas Island. Located in the picturesque Puget Sound, off the coast of Washington State; it’s one of four islands accessible by the ferry system.”
― Tara Ellis, A Mysterious Christmas on Orcas Island

“will”
― Tara Ellis, Spread of Extinction

“Abigail and Tabitha,”
― Tara Ellis, The Haunting of Eagle Creek Middle School