ashtraykale

condolerla assumed you were born and raised in the UK— mind you this is from the perspective of an American, so I might be (probably) totally off about this. 
          
          Did you grow up in the UK or in the very least spend a lot of time there?
          
          In both UTTS and AR, you got so much of the geography cultural nuances of the different parts of the US these stories take place in. Your understanding of socioeconomic differences in the context of NYC is impressive. You painted a very realistic background for Daph— you nailed what it’s like to live poverty and extreme adversity in the city. I especially loved how you wrote about the importance of hair in African American culture. That’s the first time I’ve seen this in a wp story! When Daph explained her hair skills to the girls, it made my heart feel warm. 
          
          So then I began to wonder if maybe you are an Aussie that grew up in the US, because I’ll tell you— if I wrote a book about the UK or The Land Down Under, the readers would immediately know I don’t know shii and that I’ve never been to. Like— I don’t know what the different cultures are in AU or how poverty looks for an Aussie or a Brit, ya know? 
          
          So you’re Aussie— but how the fk did you nail the details? Have you lived in the US or the UK? Do you have family in these countries that you visit? 
          
          I must know. 

Your stories are drowning me. 
          
          I am being shredded to pieces. 
          
          Have mercy. 

Hey, hey! Just wanted to jump on here quickly to assure you I HAVE NOT forgotten about Lucid June, I'm just finishing up Under The Texas Sun first so I can put my focus to the one book and not have to jump between two. I'm sorry if the chapters have been scarce, I'm working a second job now so I've just been trying to settle into the more hours and balancing this. But I haven't forgotten about any of my books or chapters etc. I promise! (: xx

I wasn't sure if I'd like announced this or not, or if it was overly clear, but Lucid June - a spinoff book from Next Stop featuring snippets of Bridie and Hallie, but follows the story of Margaret and Derek who you met in a few chapters of Next Stop - is up and running now!
          
          (Read the blurb on the book for more info!)
          
          I've posted about four chapters, so if you loved Against Reason and Next Stop, this is the same universe but a different perspective - to be fair, all my books are in the same universe, but you get what I mean. I really love this book and what I have planned for it, so if you want the magic of Summer and a little fling romance, then getting plummeted back to reality where you've got to find semblance once again and fight for yourself, this is for you. 
          
          This has a mix of so much in it, but the topics are really important to me, including Margaret who is probably the most personal character I've ever written. I really hope you give it a chance, it is a happy ending - I wouldn't sadden you like that, we're a happy ending club around here. There is a disclaimer on the book that I highly recommend you read, which includes several important warnings and other points that are needed to know before reading. 
          
          And if you guys celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas! And Happy holidays to all this season! I'm from Australia, so it's boxing day for me rn as I write this, so I hope you all had/have a wonderful day and rest of the month.
          
          I send you love and luck in this coming New Year, one I'm excited for because I've got some fun ideas coming up, so stay tuned! 
          
          Anyways, 
          
          Lots of love, 
          
          Ashtraykale :) xxx

Can we get bonus chapters of the family when they are young :) I love Dap and Danny!

I don't normally make announcements or posts on here. I'm not one to always be updating you guys on my life or what not like some other writers on here do. But I am sure all of you have heard or were watching the U.S Presidential election, so I wanted to come on here and speak to you, even though it's not the biggest crowd in the world, you all mean so much to me. To my U.S readers who have supported, read, commented, and voted on my books, I feel the despair, loss, heartache, and torrential fear you must be feeling. I am deeply grieving for you all, and from my home of Australia, I stand with you. I hold your hand, send my love and strength to you, and wish that this election turned out another way. In all honesty, I am scared and unknowing to what my future, and the future of every woman, POC, LGBTQ+, and human of our world holds. I know you come here to read and escape, but I needed to let you know how much people from around the world empathise with you. My friends and everyone I know stands with you here. You're in our thoughts and hearts, and I wish with everything my soul is made of that there was something I could do, that a miracle could swoop in and change everything. And maybe it will, maybe a miracle will happen, maybe some force will take all this darkness away. I don't know. It's hard to tell, it's hard to feel hope at all in this current state of the U.S election results and our entire world. There is much I want to say, so much anger inside of me for you and for people suffering around this world. To my U.S readers, my heart is with you. And I'm not a religious person, but I know that hope never dies, and that magic is real. This isn't the end, this isn't over, keep fighting, always keep fighting. We've won over hate numerous times, and we will win again. Count on it. Believe it. We're with you. And I will keep posting chapters as usual. I will provide you an escape in this time of fear. You're not alone. Lots and lots of love, Ashtraykale :) xx

Is there an age gap in “under the Texas sun”?

Hey guys! I don't if you've been able to tell, but I haven't posted a new chapter in a little while, which is obviously strange since I update regularly. But I'm currently on holiday in Europe right now for about 2 weeks, so I may not be able to update as regularly or at all until i'm back home. I'll try my best, but it should be good since there's a lot of driving to be done on this trip, so I think I'll be good at getting some chapters out to you guys. I just wanted to tell you that so you don't think I suddenly stopped, I would NEVER do that - promise. Anyways, lots of love, Ashtraykale. :)

I’m OBSESSED with under the Texas sun the story line and characters are so good!!

Hey! I'm very excited and happy to announce my new book Next Stop. If you were a reader of Against Reason, this is the anticipated spin-off/sequel of the lives of Hallie and Bridie. This book will feature both their POVs, and will dig into the triumphs, heartaches, heartbreaks, and love/romance (yes, they both find romance) they're lives take through high-school. I wanted to write a story about both sisters, but couldn't chose between which one, so I decided to create one that featured both. For further plot information go to the book thats now featured on my page. The first chapter will be published soon, and I have some exciting characters, plots, and chapters planned. And yes, you will see much content of my other characters from Against Reason! Lots of love, Ashtraykale xxx :)