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Ellyn M. Baker

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Ellyn is a historical fiction author. Her deep connection to history began locally. Her background in psychology, human development, social gerontology, and nursing allows her to create intricate stories with deeply motivated characters.
When she's away from her writing desk, Ellyn remains a dedicated student of history, exploring historical sites and finding inspiration in nature through hiking, kayaking, and gardening.
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Ellyn M. Baker Begin writing a journal. Just a book of random thoughts and free writing. In order to combat writers block you have to write. If you are working on a …moreBegin writing a journal. Just a book of random thoughts and free writing. In order to combat writers block you have to write. If you are working on a project, you may need to put it away for awhile to allow your subconcious work on it for awhile. Set time aside to write, set your confidence level to fearless and put pen to paper! (less)
Ellyn M. Baker I love meeting new writers. We were all in their shoes once. Encouraging others to take time to write the book they always wanted to write, makes me s…moreI love meeting new writers. We were all in their shoes once. Encouraging others to take time to write the book they always wanted to write, makes me smile every single time. Someone did that for me and I am so blessed they took the time to encourage me. I will never forget it.(less)
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The Cause: Love & War

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G.P.-Indiana; Rebecca M.-Ontario;Naynay P-Ontario; Melanie G-Ontario; Cinda W-Ohio; Cheryl B-Virginia; Ashley P-Colorado; Erica T-Utah; Sandy B-Massachusetts; Jenn G-Pennsylvania.

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Courting Freedom by Ellyn M. Baker
"Beautifully written! This book is historically accurate and moved like a movie in my mind! I want to sit inside passenger trains, and step into Emily’s life, ride her horse and wear her dresses and truly step into this character! Reading this book, I" Read more of this review »
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Courting Freedom: Book One – The Cause Love & War Series by Ellyn M. Baker is a powerful and deeply moving work of historical fiction that immerses readers in one of the most transformative periods in Am" Read more of this review »
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I have not read a book in two days in a very long time. I was immediately caught up in the plot, plunged into the war and abandoned with Frankie when she arrived back home in the US. The emotional roller coaster was exactly what I love as a writer an ...more
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“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
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