Joy Ellis

Joy Ellis is a successful English author, renowned for her crime thriller novels. She was born in Kent but spent a significant portion of her adult life in London and Surrey. Ellis has had a diverse career path, including working as an apprentice florist at the prestigious Constance Spry, Ltd. in Mayfair, managing a bookshop, and running her own flower shop. However, it was not until a writer's workshop with Sue Townsend on the Greek island of Skyros that she seriously pursued writing.

Ellis is particularly known for her DI Nikki Galena and DS Joe Easter series, as well as the DI Rowan Jackman and DS Maria Evans series, all set in the Lincolnshire Fens, a location that she finds inspiring due to its remote location and the beauty of the marshlands. She resides in the area with her partner, Jacqueline, who is a retired police officer and provides Ellis with valuable insights into the workings of the police force. Ellis's choice of genre is thus a natural one, given her personal and professional background.

Ellis's success as an author is evident in her impressive sales figures, with an estimated total of over 3.4 million copies sold worldwide. She has also been shortlisted for the British Book Awards in 2021. Her work is published by Joffe Books, and she has published numerous books, including the DI Nikki Galena series, the DI Jackman and DS Marie Evans series, and several standalone novels. Many of her books are also available as audiobooks, further expanding her reach as an author. Ellis continues to write and contribute to the world of crime literature, with her unique setting and engaging storytelling.