Ellis Elliott
A FIRE CIRCLE MYSTERY
A Witch Awakens
A cozy Southern whodunit with a witchy twist—perfect for mystery lovers!
Book coming soon in May 2025. Download chapter 1 for a sneak peek!
Ellis Elliott
A FIRE CIRCLE MYSTERY
A Witch Awakens
A cozy Southern whodunit with a witchy twist—perfect for mystery lovers!
Book coming soon in May 2025. Download chapter 1 for a sneak peek!
About A Witch Awakens
When Cece Chagall moves back to her sleepy East Tennessee hometown, she’s hoping for a fresh start—teaching dance at her grandmother’s studio, reconnecting with old friends, and maybe even figuring out what’s next for her life. But when a shocking crime rocks the small mountain town of Eureka Grove, Cece is pulled into a tangled web of secrets, deception, and long-buried histories.
As eerie coincidences and strange sensations begin to follow her, Cece realizes there’s more to the story—and to herself—than she ever imagined. With the help of her sharp-witted Aunt Granny Hazel, her no-nonsense Nana, and the powerful women of Hazel’s fire circle, Cece embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. Along the way, she just might awaken something within herself that’s been waiting for the right moment to rise.
Blending Southern charm, mystery, and just a touch of the supernatural, A Witch Awakens is a spellbinding small-town whodunit with an edge of magic. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a little witchy wisdom, this first book in the Fire Circle Mystery series will keep you guessing—and leave you wanting more.

Meet the Modern-Day Granny Women
In Appalachian history, a “Granny Woman” was a combination mid-wife, healer, and preparer of the dead for burial. This lineage is featured in my book, A Fire Circle Mystery: A Witch Awakens. These women were a necessary part of the isolated communities in the mountains, and were knowledgeable, independent, and resilient.
We all know women today who are like this. She need not be a “granny” at all, but made a difference in the most important way of all; in the life of another human being.
These interviews introduce you to our Modern Day Granny Women.
Listen to the stories of today’s wise, resilient women on Ellis Elliott’s YouTube channel.