Ellen Bennett is a Michigan-based paranormal fiction author whose work transforms the supernatural into deeply personal narratives. Her signature concept—gateway moments—explores those pivotal instants when ordinary people cross thresholds into extraordinary awareness, often triggered by the most unexpected catalysts.

She is the Gateway Storyteller.

Her collection, “The Heart-Shaped Stone,” interweaves four transformative stories that span from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York City and northern Ohio, where characters uncover psychic abilities through everyday objects. Celeste Preston awakens her clairvoyance through an antique cologne bottle; Dr. Jorja Lourdes hears voices through her stethoscope while grappling with grief; Jean Harsanyi develops psychometric abilities that help reunite a person with a lost treasure; and teenagers discover that disrupting sacred spaces has consequences.

These stories anchor paranormal fiction in authentic human emotion, using psychic abilities as metaphors for the intuition, empathy, and connection that we all possess.

Ellen’s fascination with objects and their stories goes beyond fiction. As an avid collector of small antiques, she is drawn to items that seem to hold the energy and memories of their previous owners. This philosophy directly influences her writing.

“Every object has a story, sometimes we are meant to be that next chapter.”

Based in northern Michigan’s stunning landscape, Ellen draws inspiration from hiking wooded trails, exploring lake shorelines, and discovering hidden vistas. She is a passionate believer in the sanctity of human nature, goodwill, and the earth’s inherent wisdom—themes that flow throughout her work.

As a self-taught musician, Ellen composes original pieces that create immersive experiences, whether through audiobooks or stand-alone works. During the pandemic, Ellen wrote four pieces for “The Pandemic Lens” —an online forum for photographers, artists, essayists, and musicians.

Whether through words or music, Ellen invites you to discover your gateway moments—those transformative instants when the ordinary becomes extraordinary.