Ellie Spencer is a writer and photographer based in Indiana. Her writing conveys a range of environmental and philosophical elements that draw humanity closer to the natural world and to themselves.

Ellie lives in an old farmhouse with her partner and an array of animal companions. Her educational background includes advanced degrees in psychology and creative nonfiction writing, with equal devotion to both crafts. She has a penchant for sprinkle doughnuts and fountain pens. Conversation, coffee, and internet cats fuel her writing habits and she indulges whenever she can.