July 14th is the third anniversary of the first book’s release in the Shadow Journey series. The Shadows We Make made its debut on that day. I can’t believe it’s been three years since this journey (no pun intended) began! Since then, The Thrice-Gifted Child, The Sleeping Myth, and the fourth and final book, InContinueContinue reading “Celebration!”
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Christmas thoughts in May
Anyone who’s read less than half my blogs will still recognize how much I love the Christmas holidays. It’s May now. May 22nd, to be exact, and the temperature at 12:06 is still 49 degrees. I’m debating with myself as my fingers grow chill and I put tights on under my sweats, whether I shouldContinueContinue reading “Christmas thoughts in May”
Fun news
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, 5:30 to 7:00, I will proudly be one of the many authors attending the Local Author Reception at The End: a bookstore at The End: a Bookstore (3055 W. Tilghman Street, Allentown PA). This is a unique opportunity to meet with local authors, not behind a table, but mingling withContinueContinue reading “Fun news”
Thought for the Day
Oh, yes! (Thanks for the affirmation, whoever posted this on FB.)
Pirates and Thieves
We, as writers, have it tough enough. Depending on the writing we do, we work for hours, days, even years to bring to light a single article, screenplay, book. Only to have them stolen by piracy sites like LibGen and others. And now of course, Mark Zuckerberg (for Meta), is the most recent subject ofContinueContinue reading “Pirates and Thieves”
Release Day
After some unavoidable delay, the finale in my Shadow Journey series is finally out. Saying goodbye to these characters is basically like watching your kids grow up and leave home. Sort of. They are, after all, created by my imagination and not my flesh and blood. Even so, I’ll miss them. However, never fear, nextContinueContinue reading “Release Day”
The series finale! Final-ely
It’s been, if not a long time coming, at least longer than I had originally anticipated. But yes, the finale to the Shadow Journey series, In Darkness We Break, is finally releasing on October 15th! Twenty-twenty-four, in case you need clarification, because I actually could have meant next year. That’s what it felt like, anyway.ContinueContinue reading “The series finale! Final-ely”
Sharing a little inspiration
Here’s an inspirational quote I thought I’d share for all you writers out there! it’s like a gentle kick in the butt. 🙂 It’s worth any writer’s while to get a draft onto the page, because truly, editing in your mind isn’t quite the same in terms of progress. And if you’re like me, youContinueContinue reading “Sharing a little inspiration”
G is for Great News
I’m long overdue for the next letter in the alphabet, but since I wanted to post some news about the Shadow Journey series (which I write as Jo Allen Ash), I figured I’d take advantage of the letter G. 🙂 Regarding the Shadow Journey series, I’ll start with news which may temporarily disappoint at leastContinueContinue reading “G is for Great News”