Ellie Martin-McKinsey has a background in theatre, as both a stage manager and actress, which not only exposed her to many colourful characters but also gave her a strong grasp on realistic, effective dialogue. Writing was never something Ellie set out to do, it was more that she stumbled into it by accident, after watching a television show and feeling like she could have written and utilized the characters better. An avid lover of the performing arts, she draws inspiration from acting techniques and a vast array of media ranging from excellent to highly questionable quality. When not at her day job or writing, Ellie can be found drinking tea, watching tv, or dancing wherever she can find space. She is very excited about her debut novel, Turtle A, and is already working on her next book for Saga Fiction!