The Writing of
Ella Ahrens
Who Is Ella Ahrens?
Hi, I’m Ella. I write crime fiction and suspense with a dark twist—noir.
If you like a story where no one plays by the rules, where right and wrong are second to survival, and society is as important as the characters…we have a lot to talk about.
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What Is Noir?
If old 1950s books and movies come to mind, you're on the right track. But what about contemporary noir? It's a hot genre and entirely addictive. Come read more about modern-day crime noir!
Articles
You caught me! Guilty. The articles page is under construction with posts for both readers and writers. There are a few to choose from, so check back soon.
From books to short stories, blog posts to book reviews, it’s all here.
The Latest
I was honored to be interviewed by author George Cramer on his blog for writers. We talked about writing habits, finding the perfect crime fiction characters, and writing careers. Prepare to get inspired! Click on the book to read
Becoming The Writer You Want To Be— At Any Age
What I'm Working On...
I’m obsessed with short stories, and I confess, while I take a break before edits on the book, writing everything from flash to 5,000 words gives me the creative boost I crave.
This week I’m working on a short, quest-inspired crime spree. Grab coffee and read more about my writing process.
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~ Pen & Crime ~
Flash is the espresso of crime fiction. Dark, concentrated, with rich undertones, and definitely not for everyone. But once you have a taste for it, you’re hooked. There’s no going back. I’m speaking as both a reader and author of flash fiction. It’s addictive.
Every writer has a quick answer for, “What do you write?” I write the stuff where everyone has a very bad day and there are no happy endings.
What does it take to have a thriving writing career? Let me introduce you to Adeline and the Garden Sluts, a power-team for writer's burnout.
Writing the first post on a new site is like shouting into a void. No one is there to hear—yet. But, here we are. Who is Ella Ahrens, and why would she gamble a career to write fiction? Love, of course! I am a full-time copywriter, turned fiction writer. I …
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