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Mary Relindes Ellis's extraordinary first novel, The Turtle Warrior, exhibits a depth and range rare in contemporary fiction. Set in rural northern Wisconsin, the story ranges over the Vietnam War, World War II, and most important the vast and unsettled terrain of the human heart.
POWELL'S ARTICLE
"The Big Cow: Writing in Flyover Land"
MARY'S suggested reading at her Powell's Bookshelf.
PHOTOS from recent appearances.
Creativity and love of the natural world, whether expressed through words or paintings, runs in the author's family. Click on "Suzanne Ellis" to see the paintings of Mary's cousin who is a wildlife artist extraordinaire.
On May 28th, Mary Relindes Ellis was awarded the Lauréat 2009 Prix littéraire des lycéens ett apprentis de la region Provence-Alpes-Côted'Azur for Wisconsin (The Turtle Warrior in the U.S.) in a ceremony in Marseille, France. View photos and read Mary's recollections of the trip
See the photos from Mary Relindes Ellis's trip to France as a finalist for the above award.
Mary visited schools, libraries, and bookstores in the Aix en Provence, Brignoles, Cannes, Martigues, Sisteron, and Briancon in the Provence for the prix litteraire des lyceens et apprentis de la region PACA of which she is a finalist in the category of best novel for her novel, The Turtle Warrior (published as Wisconsin by Buchet Chastel in France). This award is chosen in collaboration with the high school students, teachers and PACA Art Agency and will be announced in May 2009.
For all upcoming appearances go to calendar & appearances.
Photo by Samantha Bender
Mary Relindes Ellis currently resides in Iowa City, Iowa. She visits book clubs within within an hour's driving distance from her home but she will also hold conference calls with bookclubs. She is available for other appearances as well. Please contact her for details.