Ellen Waterston

About the Author

Ellen Waterston is an acclaimed author and adventurer whose writing captures the essence of personal transformation through journeys both literal and metaphorical. With a keen eye for the interplay between landscape and inner discovery, she draws from her own experiences traversing remote terrains to explore themes of resilience, self-reflection, and the passage of time. Her debut memoir, Via Lactea: A Woman of a Certain Age Walks the Camino, chronicles her pilgrimage along the ancient Spanish route, blending vivid descriptions of the rugged Pyrenees and bustling pilgrim paths with introspective insights on midlife reinvention. Waterston's work resonates with readers seeking inspiration in the face of life's uncertainties, offering a testament to the power of stepping into the unknown. A native of the American Southwest, she continues to write from her home base, where the vast deserts fuel her creative spirit.