elle early

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hey there!

i’m elle early

I write small town gothic romance with a bit of suspense. My settings are usually the kind of places I would like to explore. Musty attics filling with unopened boxes, old houses and forgotten nooks and crannies.

I have a nostalgia for a time before there was so much technology at out fingertips. My books focus on the atmosphere of the places and emotional depth of the characters. I love a spooky but cozy vibe.

I love: themes of found family, quirky heroines, brooding heroes, haunted places, folklore and small town life. Think Twin Peaks meets Crimson Peak meets Gilmore Girls.

this is my why

I write small town gothic romance because I love stories with a lot of heart, a bit of heat, and settings are a little haunted. I want people who love a creepy house, old cemeteries, and lost relics to feel at home in my worlds.

we may be soul sisters if

  • You think a rainy night, a warm blanket, and a creepy story is the perfect way to spend an evening.
  • You believe every old house has a story to tell—and maybe a ghost or two.
  • You love a good nap, and wish the world had more baby goats.
  • You secretly dream of living in a cottage by the sea... with a cute dog and an endless supply of romance novels.

some favorites

left hand path

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rose mysticism

When I’m not writing fiction, I’m studying the lineage of the rose. This is a form of gnostic mysticism called the left-hand path. We are sometimes called Magdalenes because of the form of magic that we do.

crafting

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slow stitching

Part of my witchy practice is creating tarot mats and ritual items using found fabrics, cutting up old clothing and repurposing them into something beautiful. I love to do this while listening to audio books.

journaling

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ephemera

I search for old photos, letters and scrapbooks when I go to thrift stores, or antique stores. I find the snippets that folks leave behind to be a magical portal into the past. My collection is an endless source of ideas for stories.

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I write stories that remind us that everyone deserves a cozy blanket, cup of tea, and a place to belong.