He is the author of How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published, a five star writing guide that has been described as “A must have for anyone serious about publishing their short stories” and “Wish it had been available years ago.” He says his favourite review on that title is the one headed, “A very handsome book by a very handsome author.”
Ashley is also the holder of a PhD in Creative Writing and, for anyone who enjoys reading such material, you can access a copy of his thesis through this link: Ashley’s Thesis.
The reason why this shop exists is because Ashley wants to deliver his writing direct to you, the reader. He believes that working with traditional publishers can be limiting, and relying on platforms like Amazon makes him think of that idiom about putting all your egggs in one basket. Consequently, running his own shop, with editing work done by his exceptionally talented wife, Tracy, Ashley now feels he is supplying the products that he has always wanted to produce for readers.
Aside from writing, regularly blogging about poetry and writing in general, Ashley also lectures in creative writing.