About Ellie

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Ellie Payne is the author of the TIMELOCKED series, a young adult historical fiction adventure that blends time travel with real events from history. A lifelong history enthusiast and public school educator, Ellie is passionate about helping young people discover that history is more than names and dates. It’s the story of ordinary people whose courage, resilience, and choices shaped the world we live in today.

When she’s not in the classroom or researching her next novel, Ellie enjoys diving into historical mysteries, exploring the stories of overlooked individuals, and asking, “What if you could experience history instead of just reading about it?” That question became the inspiration behind the TIMELOCKED series, where readers travel alongside Cassidy as she uncovers the past one adventure at a time.

Ellie lives in New York with her family and continues to write stories that inspire curiosity, encourage empathy, and remind readers that every life has the power to leave a lasting legacy.

• Educator in New York
• Author of the TIMELOCKED series