Life: A Novel

by Ella Meeks

Some people come into this world with every opportunity, the world is their oyster…and then there those like Jennifer. Jennifer's life has been nothing but a series of disappointments and heartache. From the moment she came into this world, she was at a disadvantage. Her parents ill matched with misfortunes of their own, leave a young Jennifer alone to struggle. The actions of the adults in her life teach the youngster she can only rely on herself. As an angry and misunderstood teen the hard luck continues. An outcast at school and an abusive home life do little boost Jennifer's self-esteem. Then when a tragic death occurs, it forever alters her outlook. For a brief moment in early adulthood she thinks her luck has finally changed by finding love, a career and stability. But soon cracks begin to form and her happy life slowly starts to disintegrate. She begins to realize nothing is what she thought it to be. Worst yet, who is this man she married? And what is he capable of doing?

222 pages, Paperback

Published May 7, 2015

About the author

Ella grew up in a small Northern California town, much like the one in the Natalie Miller Mysteries. As a young child she used to hide in her closet to escape the adult chaos that surrounded her. It was in that closet where she began creating worlds of wonder. As a teen in the glorious 90's, she was a vivacious reader and spent more time at the library than anywhere else (she also devoted a few of those teen years to following Pearl Jam around the country!). As an adult she worked various jobs such as, a cashier (almost fired), telephone psychic (fired), telemarketer (fired), eligibility worker (not fired, but so close), freelance writer/reporter, library assistant and way too many more to list!

To date, Ella has written three books-Killing America's Sweetheart and Killing the Fitness Queen are both books in a series based on the Natalie Miller Paranormal Mysteries. These books follow a bumbling psychic and her group of eccentric friends, as she struggles to solve outrageous murders, all while mixing in a little romance! Her third book Life, is a contemporary fiction novel that follows a troubled woman over the course of thirty years. It's a gritty, tragic and at times humorous story that keeps you on your toes.

Today Ella still resides in Northern California, but now she has a husband, three dogs and a son, who may or may not be a rival for Damien from The Omen! Oh, and she is still a card carrying patron for her local library!