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September 8, 2025
Thanks for stopping by.
I've finally come down from the high that was Hobart and the RWA Conference. Stayed in my gorgeous room at Clydesdale Manor. Braved the Hobart winter in my new jacket, bought especially in Hobart. I may have grown up in country NSW, but I've acclimatised to Brisbane winters over the years. Tons of fun at the cocktail party, there was even a tarot reader, the panels were fun and informative, and everyone I met was just lovely. Even to a quiet, little, shy wallflower like me. I pitched to 3 publishers and 2 asked for more pages - YAY!
I've even posted some photos...
It's going to be a busy next few months
I have everything ready to go as the Judges Coordinator for the RWA.
I've volunteered to also coordinate The Sapphire competition this year. So, I have everything ready to go for that contest.
I'll be busy making sure The Long Road Home makes it to the publishers and is ready for The Emerald contest.
I've also planned and plotted my entries for the Sweet Treats (Jellybeans) and Spicy Bites (Boots) contests. I'd love to be a finalist again, but the feedback alone from these contests is invaluable, and in truth, I am happy with that. Being able to write, having the confidence, and the chance to improve my craft. It's my passion and an honour.
Happy reading everyone.
Love, Ash
August 1, 2025
Three more weeks and I'll be in Hobart! I've never been to Hbart before and I'm so looking forward to the cocktail party, catching up with my favourite authors and soaking up the creative atmosphere.
I'll also be pitching The Long Road Home. I'm as nervous as all buggery but hoping they see through it and ask for more pages. I can't wait for Jack and Tori to shine.
Happy reading everyone.
Love,
Ash
July 4, 2025
Hello my fellow romance loving friends,
July saw my The Long Road Home story come tenth in The Opal! Thank you to the wonderful Sandy Vaile who helped me get it to be the wonderful story it is. A few more tweaks based on feedback from the judges and she'll be ready for The Emerald contest in September. Yikes, I better get writing!
This month we're off to the launch of Melanie Pickering's new gothic series. Another gothic romance writer, I can't wait to meet Melanie and read her new book.
Happy reading everyone.
Love,
Ash
June 1, 2025
Hello my fellow romance loving friends,
Thanks for stopping by my website.
I'll be sitting on pins and needles waiting for judges feedback from the RWA Opal contest t his month. Fingers crossed they love Jack and Tori's story as much as I do.
My gothic romance Never Let Me Go didn't fare so well in the competitions so I have put it aside. I'll work on it more in the future.
I'll be doing my first catch up with the lovely Brisbane RWA members later this month at Maya Linnell's book launch so I'm looking forward to that.
Until then, feel free to drop me line and say hi.
Love,
Ash
May 4, 2025
Hello my fellow romance loving friends,
Thanks for stopping by, hopefully this website gives you a bit more insight into my journey as an author as well as the stories I craft.
I've just finished a fabulous 6 month writing course with the amazing Sandy Vaile from Fearless Prose, and eagerly awaiting her feedback on my new story Hit & Miss. I'm excited to be back in Elanora Harbour, visiting with Charlotte and David from An Unexpected Guest, and to see where Tori and Jack take me on their love journey.
Until then, feel free to drop me line and say hi.
Love,
Ash
April 7, 2025
Hello my fellow romance loving friends,
Thanks for stopping by. Sorry I'm coming to you a little late this month. I've just spent the last week at Bakers Creek, in the gorgeous Hunter Valley. I was so honoured to be the Maid of Honour at my beautiful cousins wedding. Getting to spend time with her and my family is always so precious. I only wished i lived closer so I could do it more often.
Tori and Jack's story is progressing and I can't wait to see where they take me.
Until then, feel free to drop me line and say hi.
Love,
Ash
March 2, 2025
Hello my fellow romance loving friends,
Thanks for stopping by.
Bit of a mad rush this month. making my way through my writing course with Fearless Prose. Jack and Tori are being obstinate little characters. They never want to make it easy finding their path to true love.
And then of course I decided to enter the RWA Opal contest at the last minute.
Never a dull moment here.
Until then, feel free to drop me line and say hi.
Love,
Ash
February 2, 2025
Hello my fellow romance loving friends,
Thanks for stopping by.
February is always a mad month for me. Both my boys are born in February but this one is extra special, my eldest turns 18, so we have much to celebrate. My youngest turns 16 so lots of driving lessons I can see in my future.
The RWA Ripping Start and First Kiss contests start up this month and I'll be entering both. Fingers crossed my stories do well and I'm looking forward to, as always, the judges feedback.
Until then, feel free to drop me line and say hi.
Love,
Ash
January 5, 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I hope you all had a wonderful Xmas and New Years.
New year of wonderous stories awaits.
Drop me a line and say hi, I'd love to hear from you.
Love,
Ash
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