This week we are joined by Ashley Herring Blake! Ashley Herring Blake is an award-winning author and teacher. She loves coffee, cats, melancholy songs, and happy books. She is the author of six novels for young adult and middle grade readers, as well as the Bright Falls adults romance novels and the holiday romance, Make the Season Bright. She lives on a very tiny island off the coast of Georgia with her family.

In this conversation, Ashley Herring Blake shares her journey from a musical background to becoming a successful author. She discusses her daily writing routine, the tools she uses, and how her commitment to writing for queer youth. The conversation also touches on family dynamics and the importance of representation in literature. In this conversation, Ashley shares her journey of navigating faith, identity, and the complexities of being a queer woman in a conservative environment. She discusses her experiences with religious trauma, the impact of personal loss on her beliefs, and the challenges of coming out. Ashley emphasizes the importance of representation in literature, particularly for queer individuals, and her desire to write stories that reflect both struggles and joys. Give this episode a listen!

Recommendations From This Episode: 

Happiest Season

Enigma Variations

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