Metairie

Ellen spends her childhood in the town of Metairie in Jefferson Parish just outside of New Orleans, LA.

Atlanta, Texas

In her second year of high school, Ellen and her family move to a small town in Texas called Atlanta.

French Quarter

After finishing high school in Texas, Ellen returns to Louisiana and works as a waitress in a restaurant in the French Quarter for about a year.

Beverly Hills

Ellen is taken to a hospital in Beverly Hills when she has a ruptured cyst. She hates the hospital gown that is open in the back but since the hospital is in Beverly Hills, at least the gown has shoulder pads and offered a slimming effect.

Hollywood Hills

Ellen buys a house in the Hollywood Hills. She spends part of her time writing her book outside on the patio there until the birds start fighting and get...