Ellis Oswalt


Ellis is an American dramatist, writer, and producer who lives in New York City. He is the award-winning author of TESLA’S WORDS, his debut work and instant cult classic.

The Australian Associated Press has used Ellis as a source to help confirm the validity of fake Nikola Tesla quotes circulating on social media and the internet. TESLA’S WORDS has made headlines in 3 continents and has been the subject of multiple guest segments for national TV news in Serbia. The book additionally received a slew of indie literary awards.

5/5 stars
"TESLA’S WORDS is a short book… yet readers will learn as much about Tesla from this as they might from a scholarly 600-page biography."
IndieReader

"A startling peek into the mind of a true genius."
Kirkus Reviews

”…Reading of this book was a spiritual experience.”
—Dr. Vujo Knezevic

“Tesla in his own words. Great read by Ellis Oswalt.”
—John Nosta
WHO Roster of Experts; Google Health Advisory Board;
former Chief Creative Officer & Chief Strategic Officer of Ogilvy CommonHealth

TESLA’S WORDS is an eye-opening adapted work...”
Foreword Clarion Reviews


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Recorded at a former home of Nikola Tesla’s in New York City.

Belgrade, Serbia Sept 2022

Best Biography 2022
by IndieReader


TESLA’S WORDS is an award-winning narrative non-fiction bio drama based on the life of Nikola Tesla. Created to highlight previously unexplored aspects of his psyche, TESLA’S WORDS gives the reader a shocking glimpse into a genius life filled with mysterious hallucinations. It tells a storied anthology of Tesla’s scientific achievements alongside the personal life experiences that built his character.