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She/her. Writer, horror fan, Halloween & fall enthusiast. My ๐Ÿ–ค lives in Salem, MA. Order In the House of Rosewood today--๐Ÿ”— below! https://linktr.ee/authorashleyhawley

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Light text on a dark background with a pumpkin face that reads "Happy Halloween" "Give the treat of a book review this year!"

Light text on a dark background with a pumpkin face that reads "Happy Halloween" "Give the treat of a book review this year!"

๐ŸŽƒ Happy Halloween! ๐ŸŽƒ

Thank you to everyone who has shared & purchased a copy of my debut novella, In the House of Rosewood!

If you loved it, don't let it get lost in the darkness; pop over to your retailer &/or Goodreads and leave a review!

#WritingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky #thrillers

31.10.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Drop an old person you're gonna turn into in the future

22.10.2025 01:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where Am I Now? Updates, Thoughts, and Reflections from Publishing my First Book

New post is up on my newsletter, if you fancy a read ๐Ÿ˜‰: open.substack.com/pub/authoras...

#WritingCommunity #WriteSky #BookSky #indieauthor #debutauthor #author #books #publishing

22.10.2025 00:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Was recently a highlighted indie author in a BookTuber's video!

Here is the link if you'd like to check it out:

youtu.be/U9ZLEhkWg9c?... (my highlight begins at 1:08:58, but I'd highly recommend this channel if you're in the mood for some bookish tea ๐Ÿ˜‰).

#indieauthor #BookSky #WritingCommunity

12.10.2025 03:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes it does!

10.09.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

09.09.2025 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

To date, 50 copies of my book have officially been sold! Crazy to think that my story is in the hands of at least 50 different humans ๐Ÿ˜ณ

#WritingCommunity #indieauthor #debutnovella #writer #author #BookSky #WriteSky

09.09.2025 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Light text on a dark background that reads "In the House of Rosewood Release Day!" In the middle is a picture of the book's cover.

"Even the strongest family tree is no match for soil that has turned sour."

In the House of Rosewood releases today! Visit my Linktree at linktr.ee/authorashley... if you'd like to learn more!

#WritingCommunity #VictorianGothic #thrillerbooks #indieauthor #BookSky #WriteSky #releaseday โšก๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™

01.09.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

22.08.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

22.08.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

22.08.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much โ˜บ๏ธ

22.08.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is eating a piece of meat . Alt: Mr. Bean dramatically dropping an oyster.

Me when I realized that my book releases in 10 days:

#WritingCommunity #writer #author #WriteSky #BookSky

21.08.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 53    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What BookTok Taught Me 5 Nuggets of Wisdom Mined from the Drama

Psst...new newsletter post is up: open.substack.com/pub/authoras...

#WritingCommunity #author #writer #authornewsletter #booktok #reflection #BookSky #WriteSky

16.08.2025 04:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Did You Know? You can read a preview of In the House of Rosewood on:"

Followed by logos for the following book sellers: 

Rakuten Kobo
OverDrive
Hugendubel
!ndigo
Booktopia

Light text on a dark background that reads: "Did You Know? You can read a preview of In the House of Rosewood on:" Followed by logos for the following book sellers: Rakuten Kobo OverDrive Hugendubel !ndigo Booktopia

For those who may want a sneak peek at my upcoming novella ๐Ÿ˜‰

#WritingCommunity #Booksky #WriteSky #author #writer #bookpreview

13.08.2025 22:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That moment when you witness two people discussing your book and realize that they got out of it exactly what you'd hoped they would ๐Ÿฅน

#indieauthor #author #WritingCommunity #writer #books #BookSky #WriteSky

09.08.2025 18:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Immortality Trick Why I Write

2nd newsletter post is officially up on my Substack!

In this edition, I talk a little bit about why I write.

Feel free to check it out here: authorashleyhawley.substack.com/p/the-immort...

#authornewsletter #newsletter #WritingCommunity #writer #author

31.07.2025 18:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trying to get a little more active on socials as I await the release of my book. Can any fellow #WritingCommunity members recommend a good writing chat or challenge that's going on right now? Bonus points if it's for thrillers or Gothic fiction ๐Ÿ˜‰

#writingchallenge #writingchat #WriteSky #BookSky

21.07.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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avril lavigne is holding a microphone and pointing at the camera while singing . Alt: Avril lavigne hitting her finger against a microphone with text that reads "Hello? Is this thing on?"

How it feels trying to market my book right now ๐Ÿ˜…

Any other #WritingCommunity members feeling this way?

#WriteSky #writer #author #indieauthor #bookmarketing

11.07.2025 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a bad feeling I will be facing this with the second book in my series. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

11.07.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Echoing Into the Void A Debut Author's Introduction

Finally launched my author newsletter on Substack!

If you fancy, check out the first post here: authorashleyhawley.substack.com/p/echoing-in...

#authornewsletter #newsletter #WritingCommunity #substack #author #writer

08.07.2025 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It could be. I know they had trouble confirming my email address because I use a contact form. They ended up contacting me and told me to email them back to confirm my email address. After that, they were able to approve my application.

03.07.2025 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dark, bloodstained background with text that reads "In the House of Rosewood Pre-Order Campaign"

Even the strongest family tree is no match for soil that has turned sour.

Don't miss your chance to get in on the pre-order campaign for my debut novella: forms.gle/oGEckbL3Ex2n...

Visit ashleyhawley.com for more info!

โšก๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™

#preorder #BookSky #WriteSky #VictorianGothic #supportindieauthors

03.07.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know I had some issues when I was setting up mine. The website must list the published (or to be published) books, including a cover and ISBNs, and the website needs to show the email address somewhere to confirm contact info.

03.07.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello, #WritingCommunity!

Now that pre-orders are alive and well for Book One in my series, I am already setting my sights on Book Two. Notes and an (incredibly rough) outline were worked on just this morning. Can't wait to see where this one ends up!

#writing #series #VictorianGothic #thrillers

27.06.2025 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Paperback copies of In the House of Rosewood inside a cardboard box. One set is upside down and another set is right side up.

Paperback copies of In the House of Rosewood inside a cardboard box. One set is upside down and another set is right side up.

No better mail than book mail! My first batch of author copies for In the House of Rosewood came in today! Now to sign them for family, friends, & beta readers ๐Ÿ’–

(Psst, pre-orders are available now. See my pinned post for details ๐Ÿ˜‰)

#WritingCommunity #authorcopies #author #WriteSky #BookSky

25.06.2025 00:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#preorders #preordercampaign #VictorianGothic #Gothic #thrillerbooks #thrillers #author #writer #debutauthor #indiepublishing

23.06.2025 14:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dark, bloodstained background with text that reads "In the House of Rosewood Pre-Order Campaign."

This just in: For those who may have already pre-ordered my book (or those who are on the fence), I just posted some info about my new pre-order campaign over on my Facebook page. Click here to check it out!: www.facebook.com/share/p/163w...

โšก๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™

#WritingCommunity #Booksky #WriteSky #indieauthor

23.06.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

#WriteSky #author #writer
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21.06.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Deston Manor holds an isolated existence for anyone unfortunate enough to call it home. A ward to August, her uncle and current earl of the Rosewood family, fifteen-year-old Hestia finds solace only in books and conversations with members of the manorโ€™s small staff, who seem to know something she doesnโ€™t. Forbidden from certain rooms and floors of the manor, she longs to know if these spaces hide answers regarding the fate that took her parentsโ€™ lives when she was just a child.

When August leaves on business, he employs a new governess, Ms. Priscilla Evans, to hold academic lessons and keep Hestia busy while he is away. However, after Ms. Evans has a particularly revealing sleepwalking episode and displays noticeably odd behavior, Hestia wonders if she may hold the key to unlocking her longest-held questions.

Enlisting the assistance of Ezekiel Miller, the gardenerโ€™s son, Hestia embarks on an investigation that will uncover more than she ever imagined. Only then will she learn that even the strongest family tree is no match for soil that has turned sour.

In the House of Rosewood

A dark, bloodstained background with gray and white text that reads as follows: Deston Manor holds an isolated existence for anyone unfortunate enough to call it home. A ward to August, her uncle and current earl of the Rosewood family, fifteen-year-old Hestia finds solace only in books and conversations with members of the manorโ€™s small staff, who seem to know something she doesnโ€™t. Forbidden from certain rooms and floors of the manor, she longs to know if these spaces hide answers regarding the fate that took her parentsโ€™ lives when she was just a child. When August leaves on business, he employs a new governess, Ms. Priscilla Evans, to hold academic lessons and keep Hestia busy while he is away. However, after Ms. Evans has a particularly revealing sleepwalking episode and displays noticeably odd behavior, Hestia wonders if she may hold the key to unlocking her longest-held questions. Enlisting the assistance of Ezekiel Miller, the gardenerโ€™s son, Hestia embarks on an investigation that will uncover more than she ever imagined. Only then will she learn that even the strongest family tree is no match for soil that has turned sour. In the House of Rosewood

If you've been following me lately, you've probably seen a post (or 12) about my debut novella (on pre-order now ๐Ÿ˜‰). However, you may still be wondering what to expect from the story!

To give you a taste, here's the official synopsis:

#WritingCommunity #BookSky #VictorianGothic #thrillerbooks

21.06.2025 03:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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