Ella McLeod
Writing Coach
The Branford Boase-nominated author of YA fiction and romantasy, including Guardian Best Books Pick The Map That Led to You.
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Ella McLeod, also known as E. S. McLeod, is an author and podcaster. She has written two YA novels under the name Ella McLeod: Rapunzella, Or, Don’t Touch My Hair is a retelling of the Rapunzel story that explores themes of race, gender and coming of age. It was long-listed for the prestigious Branford Boase Award and received rave reviews in Kirkus, the Irish Times, and the Guardian. Her second novel The Map That Led to You is a romance which interweaves pirate and Caribbean mermaid mythology, and was a Guardian Best Books Pick. She has also published a picture book, Goldilocs, and her adult debut, Andromeda, a feminist re-write of the Greek myth, will be out in May 2026.
Ella’s Genres
- Romantasy
- Young Adult
‘Never forget that your voice is unique! If you don’t tell your story, no-one will. Stories are what connect us, they teach us empathy. Working to ensure that the world is not denied your words is an act of love.’
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Ella McLeod
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