ELLIE WEBSTERThe Newsletter
Notes from Ellie
Book news, behind-the-scenes stories, occasional mischief, and your next mystery.
Issue No. 8 · October 1, 2026
Pumpkins, Ghost Stories, and a Big Thank You
Sweater weather has arrived, and our readers have outdone themselves again. We’re celebrating the more than 200 of you who pre-ordered Murder at the Pumpkin Patch, getting spooky with Howl-O-Ween Homicide, and sharing our cozy October checklist.
Read the full newsletter →Issue No. 7 · September 1, 2026
Thank You for Twisting With Us
The book that started it all has found more readers than we ever dreamed. We’re celebrating The Peanut Butter Twist, with more than 800 reader ratings and a top-20 spot in Amazon’s Cozy Bookstore & Library Mysteries, and saying thank you to every reader who picked it up.
Read the full newsletter →Issue No. 6 · August 1, 2026
Six Months Together
Half a year ago, a small circle of women decided to write together. We’re celebrating that milestone, sharing what we’ve learned along the way, and introducing our two newest adventures from Maple Ridge and Cedar Hollow.
Read the full newsletter →Issue No. 5 · July 1, 2026
Summer in Central Virginia
Long evenings, warm rivers, and a good book in your beach bag. Our favorite summer days around Charlottesville, from tubing the Rivanna to sunsets at Carter Mountain, plus two new adventures for your summer reading list.
Read the full newsletter →Issue No. 4 · June 1, 2026
Meet the Cats
The dogs had their turn. This month, meet Mewsly, the mischievous tabby of Tangled Threads, and Boo, the imperious black cat of Dog-Eared, plus a few quirky cat facts and resources for adopting a feline friend of your own.
Read the full newsletter →Issue No. 3 · May 1, 2026
Spring in the Blue Ridge
Spring is in full bloom where we writers call home. This month we introduce Dog-Eared, our new series set in Charlottesville, Virginia, and share a few favorite spots to explore, from Shenandoah National Park to the historic Downtown Mall.
Read the full newsletter →Issue No. 2 · April 1, 2026
Meet the Dogs
This month we’re handing the spotlight to the real stars: Cocoa, the chocolate Lab of Maple Ridge, and Echo, Canine Confidential’s retired K9. Find out how Cocoa came to be, plus a few quirky Labrador and German Shepherd facts, and resources for adopting a pet of your own.
Read the full newsletter →Issue No. 1 · March 1, 2026
The Women Behind the Name
Ellie Webster isn’t one woman. She’s a circle of friends. In our first issue, we pull back the curtain on the women who write together, the community and camaraderie that keeps us going, and what makes the perfect group. Plus: helpful tools to start your own book club or writing circle.
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