Claire Ashgrove (Tori St. Claire)
@claireashgrove.bsky.social
Award-winning, National Bestselling author and editor of romance and fantasy.
Editing - novelrefinery.com
-hes a baseless, classless, DUMPster fire.
Editing - novelrefinery.com
-hes a baseless, classless, DUMPster fire.
Something new is heading this way soon... stay tuned for more details! 👀
Coming February 2026. #romancereaders #romancewriters #writingcommunity
Coming February 2026. #romancereaders #romancewriters #writingcommunity
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Something new is heading this way soon... stay tuned for more details! 👀
Coming February 2026. #romancereaders #romancewriters #writingcommunity
Coming February 2026. #romancereaders #romancewriters #writingcommunity
Looking for fantasy / romantasy cover artists! *HUMAN made mandatory!*
Please drop links to your favs!
#fantasyauthor #amwriting
Please drop links to your favs!
#fantasyauthor #amwriting
October 20, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Looking for fantasy / romantasy cover artists! *HUMAN made mandatory!*
Please drop links to your favs!
#fantasyauthor #amwriting
Please drop links to your favs!
#fantasyauthor #amwriting
Cover release coming on Halloween!!
No particular tie to the holiday but its my favorite holiday, so Im celebrating author style!
So excited to share this with you all. Stay tuned!
#writerscommunity #author #romance #smalltown #slowburn #sexysingledad
No particular tie to the holiday but its my favorite holiday, so Im celebrating author style!
So excited to share this with you all. Stay tuned!
#writerscommunity #author #romance #smalltown #slowburn #sexysingledad
October 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Cover release coming on Halloween!!
No particular tie to the holiday but its my favorite holiday, so Im celebrating author style!
So excited to share this with you all. Stay tuned!
#writerscommunity #author #romance #smalltown #slowburn #sexysingledad
No particular tie to the holiday but its my favorite holiday, so Im celebrating author style!
So excited to share this with you all. Stay tuned!
#writerscommunity #author #romance #smalltown #slowburn #sexysingledad
Positive pitch session wrapped! WHOO!
I had almost forgotten how NICE it is to simply have a *conversation* over phone or video with an agent or editor. It never has to be long for me to enjoy it.
#writingcommunity
I had almost forgotten how NICE it is to simply have a *conversation* over phone or video with an agent or editor. It never has to be long for me to enjoy it.
#writingcommunity
September 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Positive pitch session wrapped! WHOO!
I had almost forgotten how NICE it is to simply have a *conversation* over phone or video with an agent or editor. It never has to be long for me to enjoy it.
#writingcommunity
I had almost forgotten how NICE it is to simply have a *conversation* over phone or video with an agent or editor. It never has to be long for me to enjoy it.
#writingcommunity
YOU GUYS!!!!! (And gals!)
I got my preliminary cover back on my upcoming contemporary.
IT'S SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!
I am over the moon to see it finalized soon.❤️
#amwriting #writingcommunity
I got my preliminary cover back on my upcoming contemporary.
IT'S SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!
I am over the moon to see it finalized soon.❤️
#amwriting #writingcommunity
September 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
YOU GUYS!!!!! (And gals!)
I got my preliminary cover back on my upcoming contemporary.
IT'S SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!
I am over the moon to see it finalized soon.❤️
#amwriting #writingcommunity
I got my preliminary cover back on my upcoming contemporary.
IT'S SO FREAKING AWESOME!!!
I am over the moon to see it finalized soon.❤️
#amwriting #writingcommunity
I never thought I would like a grey horse. But you owned me, kiddo. There was nothing I wouldn't do for you... and so I did the final thing you needed. Thank you for waiting to tell me goodbye.
We will ride again Gandalfini. Over eternally green pastures. With Basix right beside us.
We will ride again Gandalfini. Over eternally green pastures. With Basix right beside us.
September 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I never thought I would like a grey horse. But you owned me, kiddo. There was nothing I wouldn't do for you... and so I did the final thing you needed. Thank you for waiting to tell me goodbye.
We will ride again Gandalfini. Over eternally green pastures. With Basix right beside us.
We will ride again Gandalfini. Over eternally green pastures. With Basix right beside us.
Well that was a feat and a half. Updating all my books with competitive pricing, new categories and sub-cats, and 'no AI' tags across all listing places. Still waiting on account reset info for Apple.
Worked on formatting upcoming new release, too.
#writingcommunity #writerslife
Worked on formatting upcoming new release, too.
#writingcommunity #writerslife
September 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Well that was a feat and a half. Updating all my books with competitive pricing, new categories and sub-cats, and 'no AI' tags across all listing places. Still waiting on account reset info for Apple.
Worked on formatting upcoming new release, too.
#writingcommunity #writerslife
Worked on formatting upcoming new release, too.
#writingcommunity #writerslife
Exciting times on the author front. Rebranding! With a con upcoming, and having not been in the con world for a while, it's time to modernize. Check out my Linktree -- What else should I include? Any ideas on how to make Bluesky in the link header?
#writerscommunity
linktr.ee/ClaireAshgrove
#writerscommunity
linktr.ee/ClaireAshgrove
Claire Ashgrove | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree
Award-Winning, National Bestselling Author of romance and fantasy.
linktr.ee
September 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Exciting times on the author front. Rebranding! With a con upcoming, and having not been in the con world for a while, it's time to modernize. Check out my Linktree -- What else should I include? Any ideas on how to make Bluesky in the link header?
#writerscommunity
linktr.ee/ClaireAshgrove
#writerscommunity
linktr.ee/ClaireAshgrove
First concert in... uh... 25 years ;).
Linkin Park!
Linkin Park!
September 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
First concert in... uh... 25 years ;).
Linkin Park!
Linkin Park!
I am THRILLED to be returning as a panelist to one of my favorite conventions EVER!!
Come see me and a slew of other fabulous authors and artists at Archon in St. Louis, Oct 4-6!!
archonstl.org
#writerscommunity
Come see me and a slew of other fabulous authors and artists at Archon in St. Louis, Oct 4-6!!
archonstl.org
#writerscommunity
Archon 48 | The Official Site of the Midwest's Premier Science Fiction and Fantasy Event
The Midwest's Premier Science Fiction and Fantasy Event
archonstl.org
August 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I am THRILLED to be returning as a panelist to one of my favorite conventions EVER!!
Come see me and a slew of other fabulous authors and artists at Archon in St. Louis, Oct 4-6!!
archonstl.org
#writerscommunity
Come see me and a slew of other fabulous authors and artists at Archon in St. Louis, Oct 4-6!!
archonstl.org
#writerscommunity
Query hell is an apt term.
Professional experience tells me logically that certain things just come with the experience. Those dont bother me. It's the things that aren't normal practice that blow my mind.
Like... idk... common human decency.
##writerscommunity
Professional experience tells me logically that certain things just come with the experience. Those dont bother me. It's the things that aren't normal practice that blow my mind.
Like... idk... common human decency.
##writerscommunity
August 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Query hell is an apt term.
Professional experience tells me logically that certain things just come with the experience. Those dont bother me. It's the things that aren't normal practice that blow my mind.
Like... idk... common human decency.
##writerscommunity
Professional experience tells me logically that certain things just come with the experience. Those dont bother me. It's the things that aren't normal practice that blow my mind.
Like... idk... common human decency.
##writerscommunity
That moment when you hit a turning point in your manuscript that you've been anxious to get to... and you text your critique partner with random gushing.
Things only authors get 😆
#writingcommunity
Things only authors get 😆
#writingcommunity
August 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
That moment when you hit a turning point in your manuscript that you've been anxious to get to... and you text your critique partner with random gushing.
Things only authors get 😆
#writingcommunity
Things only authors get 😆
#writingcommunity
No comments about the dust on my keyboard. Hah.
But I have new writing friends.
#amwriting #writerscommunity
But I have new writing friends.
#amwriting #writerscommunity
August 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
No comments about the dust on my keyboard. Hah.
But I have new writing friends.
#amwriting #writerscommunity
But I have new writing friends.
#amwriting #writerscommunity
Idk about you... but this 4th didn't feel very celebratory. So let's find some happy things to spark some fireworks!
Who has a book milestone they've hit? Small or large - every step counts.
Mine is ten finished chapters on a re-release Im revising.
Your turn!
#writingcommunity #authors
Who has a book milestone they've hit? Small or large - every step counts.
Mine is ten finished chapters on a re-release Im revising.
Your turn!
#writingcommunity #authors
July 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Idk about you... but this 4th didn't feel very celebratory. So let's find some happy things to spark some fireworks!
Who has a book milestone they've hit? Small or large - every step counts.
Mine is ten finished chapters on a re-release Im revising.
Your turn!
#writingcommunity #authors
Who has a book milestone they've hit? Small or large - every step counts.
Mine is ten finished chapters on a re-release Im revising.
Your turn!
#writingcommunity #authors
Mother's Day comes to a bittersweet end.
On the way home from dinner - traffic stopped on the highway - a young deer hit mortally and yet alive.
My kids and I put her in our truck and connected with local PD to see her humanely relieved of her suffering. She was so beautiful. I am touched.
On the way home from dinner - traffic stopped on the highway - a young deer hit mortally and yet alive.
My kids and I put her in our truck and connected with local PD to see her humanely relieved of her suffering. She was so beautiful. I am touched.
May 12, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Mother's Day comes to a bittersweet end.
On the way home from dinner - traffic stopped on the highway - a young deer hit mortally and yet alive.
My kids and I put her in our truck and connected with local PD to see her humanely relieved of her suffering. She was so beautiful. I am touched.
On the way home from dinner - traffic stopped on the highway - a young deer hit mortally and yet alive.
My kids and I put her in our truck and connected with local PD to see her humanely relieved of her suffering. She was so beautiful. I am touched.
Fun Fact. We writers joke about our browser history.
I testified on a federal crime. I joked with the agent about my browsing history probably flagging lists.
He looked up from his notebook and deadpanned, "Yes."
I shut up fast. 🤣
I testified on a federal crime. I joked with the agent about my browsing history probably flagging lists.
He looked up from his notebook and deadpanned, "Yes."
I shut up fast. 🤣
May 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Fun Fact. We writers joke about our browser history.
I testified on a federal crime. I joked with the agent about my browsing history probably flagging lists.
He looked up from his notebook and deadpanned, "Yes."
I shut up fast. 🤣
I testified on a federal crime. I joked with the agent about my browsing history probably flagging lists.
He looked up from his notebook and deadpanned, "Yes."
I shut up fast. 🤣
Reposted by Claire Ashgrove (Tori St. Claire)
It's a fantastic book - download it - buy it - or just borrow it and read it. The Dust Bowl Triolgy are worth the effort.
May 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's a fantastic book - download it - buy it - or just borrow it and read it. The Dust Bowl Triolgy are worth the effort.
Reposted by Claire Ashgrove (Tori St. Claire)
Your School House Rock moment......
May 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Your School House Rock moment......
Reposted by Claire Ashgrove (Tori St. Claire)
ATTN to EVERYONE who has something on Soundcloud
YIKES @soundcloud.dev no thank you
May 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
ATTN to EVERYONE who has something on Soundcloud
Happy Mother's Day to all my motherly friends:
Fur moms, people moms, and people who simply fill the motherly role. ❤️❤️
Fur moms, people moms, and people who simply fill the motherly role. ❤️❤️
May 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Happy Mother's Day to all my motherly friends:
Fur moms, people moms, and people who simply fill the motherly role. ❤️❤️
Fur moms, people moms, and people who simply fill the motherly role. ❤️❤️
Had a really neat conversation with a client this afternoon. I admit I was a little nervous - anticipated fielding author justifications.
FABULOUS call. I'm super excited to see where this story goes now. ❤️
##amediting ##writerscommunity
FABULOUS call. I'm super excited to see where this story goes now. ❤️
##amediting ##writerscommunity
May 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Had a really neat conversation with a client this afternoon. I admit I was a little nervous - anticipated fielding author justifications.
FABULOUS call. I'm super excited to see where this story goes now. ❤️
##amediting ##writerscommunity
FABULOUS call. I'm super excited to see where this story goes now. ❤️
##amediting ##writerscommunity
Whoo-hoo! Haven't been to a concert since '04.
Going to see Linkin Park this fall!!
Happy Mothers Day to me!
Going to see Linkin Park this fall!!
Happy Mothers Day to me!
May 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Whoo-hoo! Haven't been to a concert since '04.
Going to see Linkin Park this fall!!
Happy Mothers Day to me!
Going to see Linkin Park this fall!!
Happy Mothers Day to me!
And today I find my editor self giving yet another feedback letter on sex in fiction a) driving the plot forward b) matching the tone of the surrounding novel c) matching characterization.
Sigh.
#amediting #writingcommunity
Sigh.
#amediting #writingcommunity
May 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
And today I find my editor self giving yet another feedback letter on sex in fiction a) driving the plot forward b) matching the tone of the surrounding novel c) matching characterization.
Sigh.
#amediting #writingcommunity
Sigh.
#amediting #writingcommunity
When your brain's so happy over solving a future plot problem it mixes up the outline with your active writing.
-delete- -delete- -delete-
Now that today's chapter took up far more time than necessary, off to the editing cave.
Happy writing all!
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
-delete- -delete- -delete-
Now that today's chapter took up far more time than necessary, off to the editing cave.
Happy writing all!
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
April 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
When your brain's so happy over solving a future plot problem it mixes up the outline with your active writing.
-delete- -delete- -delete-
Now that today's chapter took up far more time than necessary, off to the editing cave.
Happy writing all!
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity
-delete- -delete- -delete-
Now that today's chapter took up far more time than necessary, off to the editing cave.
Happy writing all!
#amwriting #amediting #writingcommunity