Hello there! Thank you for visiting my website.

Welcome to my Next Chapter

I’m a reporter and presenter for ITV News West Country and have been lucky enough to work in the television industry for the last 27 years. But now I’m also moving on to my Next Chapter.

I’ve published four books. My What Next? books are uplifting ‘fiction therapy’ - cozy romances and stories of friendship which also touch on the tougher side of life. They are set in the fictitious Cherry Blossom Park and Strawberry Village in Bristol.

All of them have at least one therapist in them (based on years of research and a fascination with mental health) who may be able to help you with your own ups and downs, as they help my characters find their way. I hope my stories will make you smile, have a little think and come away feeling you are never alone.

I truly believe if we’re feeling stuck we can begin a Next Chapter - however frightening this may feel! My podcast is full of inspirational people who’ve already started their Next Chapters. These conversations not only help me with my Next Chapter, I’m hoping they will help you with yours.

I also live in Bristol (not Cherry Blossom Park or Strawberry Village although sometimes I wish I did!) I live with my husband and fellow journalist, Rob Murphy, our two sons and Cookie, our Labrador. We spend most of our time navigating football, dog walks and me trying to get more pink and less mud in the house. All that, while trying to discover a better Rocky Road than the one at Leigh Woods. Seriously, is there?

Please do get in touch. I look forward to meeting you.

Ellie x