Ellie Barker

Ellie Barker is a television journalist, author and host of The Next Chapter podcast. Ellie started as a runner in TV just like Rosie in The Pink Coffee Shop. Does the camera really lie? With more 25 years in the industry, Ellie knows.

When she's not being dazzled by those tv lights - Ellie writes contemporary romance novels. THE PINK COFFEE SHOP, THE JUGGLE and THE SECRETS OF THE COFFEE CLUB are all set in the fictitious Cherry Blossom Park in Bristol - the city where Ellie lives with her journalist husband, sons and dog, Cookie.

Her latest series, The Next Chapter Collection is set in the fictitious Strawberry Village also in Bristol. DO WE REALLY HAVE TO DO THIS? and WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO ME? are available now, with the next one due in Spring 2027.

When Ellie's not holding a microphone or collecting socks, she loves to write warm, uplifting fiction with lots of love and hope. All her books have a therapist in based on her lifelong fascination with mental health. And be warned: after years of reporting on some of the not-so-fair parts of life, only happy endings are allowed.

Ellie’s writing highlights the importance of community spirit and the magic of hope. Her books inspire and uplift but she never shies away from the hard realities of life and the complexities of relationships in her stories. Her books champion women facing the next chapter in their lives, their strength and resilience, and celebrate love, friendship and the possibility of second chances.

Ellie would love to hear from you on her website - where you can read the real-life story behind her books.