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Ellie is a voracious storyteller and a lover of words and all things bookish. She believes that stories have the ability to transport and transform us. With over forty published novels and counting, her goal is to tell stories that provide points of connection, escape, and understanding.

She loves inhabiting someone else’s skin through the pages of a book and is passionate about helping writers find their unique storytelling lens. As a writing teacher and coach, she guides writers in crafting the story they’ve always wanted to tell while navigating the path to publication that’s right for them.

Find out more about Ellie and her books by visiting her website at: http://www.elliealexander.co/ or following her on social media—
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Not really a question, but I was surprised when on a recent trip to Oregon we passed Ashland on Interstate 5. Your description in your series led me expect a rather small town, but Ashland much larger! Of course, I know that your depiction is fictional. Would you consider including a map of YOUR Ashland showing the main street businesses and other important landmarks in future books?

Ellie Alexander Hi Sandy,

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How fun that you were able to…moreHi Sandy,

So sorry for the very belated answer. I never received notification from Goodreads that questions were waiting.

How fun that you were able to see Ashland. It has a population of about 20,000 and Jules references that in the books. Although, you're right. For my fictional version of the town I condense a lot of the action into the plaza, OSF campus, and Lithia Park. I love the idea of creating a map! And, I'm getting ready to start rolling out some short videos on my social media that show the real versus imagined versions of Ashland. Happy reading!(less)

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Hi Ellie! I wondered, did you grow up learning how to bake, or was it something you learned as an adult? Is most of the know-how from the books right out of your own head, or is there research involved?

Ellie Alexander Hi Cat,

So sorry, I'm just seeing these questions for the first time now. I grew up baking with both of my parents as well as grandmother and aunts. Ev…moreHi Cat,

So sorry, I'm just seeing these questions for the first time now. I grew up baking with both of my parents as well as grandmother and aunts. Everything I know is self-taught. I'm not a trained pastry chef, and while my recipes usually taste great they never look professional. You know, like lopsided cakes ;-) Because Jules is an artisan baker I do a LOT of research when working on a book. I've spent countless hours watching true pastry chefs at work. I have a good friend who is an incredible (and professional) baker who has allowed me to document her process. It's been wonderful to meet real pastry chefs and have them impart their wisdom and tips. Hopefully it brings the baking to life in the books! Thanks for the question, and happy baking! (less)

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	Meet Your Baker (A Bakeshop Mystery, #1) 3.91 avg rating — 7,426 ratings — published 2014 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Body in the Bookstore (A Secret Bookcase Mystery, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 5,776 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Batter of Life and Death (A Bakeshop Mystery, #2) 3.95 avg rating — 4,294 ratings — published 2015 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death on Tap (Sloan Krause #1) 3.78 avg rating — 4,146 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Murder at the Movies (A Secret Bookcase Mystery, #2) 4.04 avg rating — 3,336 ratings — published 2024 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Thin Icing (A Bakeshop Mystery, #3) 3.92 avg rating — 3,396 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Caught Bread Handed (A Bakeshop Mystery, #4) 3.95 avg rating — 3,112 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fudge and Jury (A Bakeshop Mystery, #5) 4.05 avg rating — 2,785 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death at the Dinner Party (A Secret Bookcase Mystery, #3) 3.98 avg rating — 2,663 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pint of No Return (Sloan Krause #2) 3.96 avg rating — 2,629 ratings — published 2018 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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This recipe is near and dear to my heart. When I was growing up, my mom would bake stollen for neighbor gifts and our Christmas breakfast. I took her original recipe and made a few tweaks, opting for a slightly softer dough and a layer of melted chocolate. If you’ve never made a stollen, this is the recipe for you!

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“My mom used to say, before, I met your father, that it's not about meeting the right guy - there are hundreds, thousands, of right guys in the world- it's figuring out the right one for you.”
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“I passed a group of theater students or hippies (sometimes it’s hard to tell) sitting in a circle under an oak tree.”
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2024 Series Read

I put all of the suggested series into the randomizer and chose the top six. I know I had said we would choose from five but the sixth one looked interesting. The series are in alphabetical order by author rather than the order from the randomizer.

The poll will close on December 23, 2023 at noon. That will give everyone a chance to start looking for books to read in January.

Bakeshop Mystery by Ellie Alexander

8 votes, 29.6%

Key West Food Critic by Lucy Burdette

7 votes, 25.9%

Hayley Powell Food and Cocktails by Lee Hollis

6 votes, 22.2%

Bibliophile Mystery by Kate Carlisle

5 votes, 18.5%

Flower Shop Mystery by Kate Collins

1 vote, 3.7%

Crochet Mystery by Betty Hechtman

0 votes, 0.0%

27 total votes

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