Kurt B. Ellis

Award-winning author Kurt B. Ellis’ latest book, “Boy in the Barn: Journey of Triumph Over Horrific Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and PTSD” is fiction based on Ellis’ life. Although not a memoir, it was inspired by his memories, flashbacks, triggers, and struggles to overcome abuse and trauma. This novel was recognized as a 2024 Book Excellence Awards Finalist in the LGBTQ Fiction category and a 2023 Global Book Awards Finalist in the Politics & Social Sciences category. Writing began as a form of therapy to continue with his lifelong healing journey. Ellis now advocates for sexually abused people or those cruelly suppressed by life events beyond their control. Kurt was raised in the southeastern USA. After a long and rewarding career as a regulator in the food manufacturing industry, he retired and remarried. He now lives in the Midwest with his husband. Additional passions include family, gardening, yard work, landscaping, traveling, drinking robust red wines, reading, and investing. Please visit his website to learn more about Kurt and his other books. Click the “Buy Now” button and be inspired by his life’s story.