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Helen Ellis

Helen Ellis
Helen Ellis is the acclaimed author of American Housewife and Eating the Cheshire Cat. She is a poker player who competes on the national tournament circuit. Raised in Alabama, she lives with her husband in New York City.


Helen Ellis on Writing About People You Know (in a Nice Way).

“If you’ve told the same story three times this week, write that one.”
June 16, 2023  By Helen Ellis
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“Don’t Let the Pearls Fool You.” On Being the Only Lady at the Poker Table

Helen Ellis Talks Feminine Etiquette, Playing Coy, and Winning
July 13, 2021  By Helen Ellis
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Free to Be… You and Me (And Childfree)

Helen Ellis on Going From Avoiding Sex to Scheduling It
April 4, 2019  By Helen Ellis
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Marriage, Secrets, and Housewives Turned Beasts

Helen Ellis in Conversation with Sarah Hall
July 25, 2017  By Helen Ellis
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