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Ellen Baker is the author of the novels THE HIDDEN LIFE OF CECILY LARSON, KEEPING THE HOUSE, and I GAVE MY HEART TO KNOW THIS. She has worked as a museum curator and as a bookseller and event coordinator at an independent bookstore. Originally from the Upper Midwest, Ellen currently lives on the coast of Maine.

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Ellen Baker I'm originally from northern Minnesota. My parents live in Duluth now, and I lived in Superior, Wisconsin, for a number of years (many years ago now).…moreI'm originally from northern Minnesota. My parents live in Duluth now, and I lived in Superior, Wisconsin, for a number of years (many years ago now). I love Duluth! :) Thank you so much for reading CECILY -- I'm glad you felt like your city was well represented! (less)
Ellen Baker Everyone says “don’t give up” and “stay in your chair.” I agree with those pieces of advice! One thing I would also add is “find your true voice.” Wri…moreEveryone says “don’t give up” and “stay in your chair.” I agree with those pieces of advice! One thing I would also add is “find your true voice.” Write about things you truly care about, in a way that sounds right to you. Authentic storytelling is what will finally resonate with readers – not with all of them, but with the ones you’re meant to find, and who are meant to find you.(less)
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The Hidden Life of Cecily L...

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Keeping the House

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I Gave My Heart to Know This

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THE HIDDEN LIFE OF CECILY LARSON is out in paperback!

The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson is being released in paperback TODAY!! 🥳


Have you seen the gorgeous new cover with sprayed red edges? Check it out right here!


If you’re in Maine, I would sure love to see you at one (or both) of the launch events!


Tonight, Tuesday, February 25, at 6 pm, I’ll be speaking and signing books at Left Bank Books in Belfast.


On Saturday, March 1, from 10 am till noon, I’ll b Read more of this blog post »
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“Homes should mean something to us humans. They are a basic instinct. A home, with a life that centers only on food and sleep, is not really a home, it's a house. Beauty and graciousness, joy of living, being used in every part, these are the things that make a house a home. (chapter header quote from Popular Home Decorations, 1940)”
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“He took her face in both his hands and kissed her like they weren't even married yet”
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“Flying lessons? That's not very wifely.”
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