Ashley never intended to be a writer. What began as a private, lighthearted joke between two sisters unexpectedly grew into something far larger than she could have ever imagined. Writing A Tear of Salt and Ash was not a calculated plan, but a journey—at times, one that felt like being swallowed by the whale, a process defined by trials, tribulations, and surrender.
She often describes herself as nothing more than the pen, while the story itself—and the themes of faith, resilience, and grace—found their own way onto the page. Through the writing of this book, she discovered that the story was not just about Eric and Sorcha, but about her own walk with the Father. A Tear of Salt and Ash was a journey of faith not only for the characters but for the family that walked alongside her. It is a story that belongs to them all.
She is a wife and mother living in the Pacific Northwest, still amazed by the way grace moves in the quiet, unexpected corners of life.