Hank Ellis

Author Hank Ellis is no stranger to environmental issues. Gaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in natural resource science and wildlife management and working for an environmental agency for thirty-two years has made him aware of many problems facing the world. His desire is to help young people awaken to and enjoy the mystery of creation, to recognize its many problems, and to realize they have their own special gifts to help heal the earth.

His first book in "The Promise" Series: "A Perilous Journey" was a finalist in the Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE.org) book awards contest for literary fiction in 2018. The second book "Discovering Their Gifts" was the IPNE book awards winner for literary fiction in 2020. He has written other short stories in the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) anthology series.