Author's Note: I asked on Instagram and Twitter if I should post this first chapter as a preview for my book NOCTURNA that will be available for preorder on Amazon.com September 1 (to be released December 1). Hope you enjoy it! Chapter One Terror spiked in my veins as arms wrapped around me, caging … Continue reading NOCTURNA Sneak Peak: Chapter One
Author: Ashley
Quick Update
So I sort of just realized that Amazon only allows an author to put their book up for preorder for 3 months, so I'm pushing the date to begin preordering back to September 1 instead of August 1 so it could still be released December 1. (Gotta have those holiday gifts, right? 😉) Sorry for … Continue reading Quick Update
Hey Again!
Wow, it feels like it's been a really long time in all honesty. I'm so excited though! My book NOCTURNA is (probably, most likely, based on my current timeline) going to be released for preorder in both eBook and Paperback format on Amazon.com! If you don't happen to remember or if you're a new, curious … Continue reading Hey Again!
Monthly Newsletters
Alright, so I’ve decided to do a new thing to promote my books: Each month, I will begin sending out monthly newsletters which give hints about future works of mine, additional information never revealed before in the novels already finished or published, access to helpful writing tools and inspiration, and explanations about the cultures, creatures, and lands … Continue reading Monthly Newsletters
I’m Back! + Nocturna Book Cover Reveal
Have you ever read a fanfiction so funny that you laugh every single time you think of it even months later? Well, okay, so I just read a Harry Potter crack fic (a fanfic made solely for laughter's sake, really) where, during an attack on Hogwarts, Voldemort and the Death Eaters break into song to … Continue reading I’m Back! + Nocturna Book Cover Reveal
Q&A: What is the Council?
The Council is a board of six Ancients, all men, who have been around since Alexei's great-grandfather's time. They, along with the King, make the laws of Nocturna. The Council also takes over ruling the kingdom when the son of the deceased King is under the age of adulthood, while the new King, the son, … Continue reading Q&A: What is the Council?
NaNoWriMo Writers
As the end of November nears and writers are validating their books on NaNoWriMo.org, I just wanted to say congratulations to everyone who succeeded writing 50,000 words this month! I also wanted to take the time to say that if you didn't write the 50,000 words in time, it does not make you less of a … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Writers
Q&A: What happens to the captured humans when they try to escape?
Nothing good. Either they try to escape and are caught and killed or they escape and are stranded. If they are caught while trying to run, they are killed on sight. No trial, no muss, no fuss. Just death. They wouldn’t be worth the effort if they were to try to escape again. It is … Continue reading Q&A: What happens to the captured humans when they try to escape?
Ace Awareness Week
Ace Awareness Week! One of my favorite times of the year! As a person who is asexual, I love seeing all the positivity on Tumblr and Twitter, so I'm going to post some here too! For those who don't know what asexuality is, here's a neat little poster giving you some of the info you … Continue reading Ace Awareness Week
Writing: Embarrassing Stories
Whoo! I was finally able to get back into my routine last night! I finished a whole chapter of my third book! Sadly, I'm only ever able to write on weekends... So yeah, not a lot ever gets done during the school year, especially now that I'm taking Latin. (I am dreadful at learning languages, … Continue reading Writing: Embarrassing Stories