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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yes it does!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 9

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 😳

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Sep 1

"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!

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you so much!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you!

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you so much ☺️

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 16

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

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What BookTok Taught Me

5 Nuggets of Wisdom Mined from the Drama

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 13

For those who may want a sneak peek at my upcoming novella 😉

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Aug 9

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 🥹

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

The Immortality Trick

Why I Write

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 21

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 😉

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 11

How it feels trying to market my book right now 😅

Any other #WritingCommunity members feeling this way?

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 11

I have a bad feeling I will be facing this with the second book in my series. 😬

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

Echoing Into the Void

A Debut Author's Introduction

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 3

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.

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 3

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!

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#preorder #BookSky #WriteSky #VictorianGothic #supportindieauthors

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jul 3

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.

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 25

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 💖

(Psst, pre-orders are available now. See my pinned post for details 😉)

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 23

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...

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 23

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...

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#WritingCommunity #Booksky #WriteSky #indieauthor

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 21

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Ashley Hawley @authorashleyhawley.bsky.social · Jun 21

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

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

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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 manor’s small staff, who seem to know something she doesn’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 parents’ 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 gardener’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

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