AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
ASHLEY W. SLAUGHTER
NEWS & EVENTS
Check here for in-depth news about Ashley's projects, book releases, and more!
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Happy Spooky Season!
October 2, 2024
Here is October. Wow. The official start of the holiday season--truly the most wonderful time of the year!
First, I want to give the biggest shout-out to Krew's Books and Brews on an amazing opening weekend. The community really showed up and showed out for this new local business, and it was great to see so much support! Congratulations to Karri and the whole KBB team! Anndd.... My author signing at KBB went GREAT on Saturday!! I got to meet and chat with so many amazing people who showed genuine interest in me as well as my stories, got to truly feel a part of the local book-loving community, and I SOLD OUT of all the copies I brought with me! Y'all. I was mind blown. To everyone who showed their support with encouraging words and/or purchases, thank you, sincerely!
To those who recently purchased copies of OLAR and ODAS either at the bookstore or online, welcome <3. I hope Rosemary and the world of the Magian Peninsula surround you with magic and give you the bookish escape you're looking for.
There will be more updates here as I progress with Of Reign and Embers. Until then, it is baby month for us and I am due with my second little boy around the middle of October, so please keep my family in your thoughts as we welcome our newest addition soon!
Happy reading!
-Ashley
Book Signing at Krew's Books and Brews!
September 27, 2024
Long time no see! Sorry for my absence; there have been many life changes in the past two years, and I've had to prioritize mental health. I do promise, however, that I have been doing some work behind the scenes! The first draft of Of Reign and Embers is almost to completion (truly so close! just the epilogue left!), and once things get moving, there will be plenty more updates.
In the meantime, I am beyond excited to announce that I am part of the Grand Opening Weekend of local bookstore cafe, Krew's Books and Brews! How amazing that my little city of Lake Charles, LA will have a space for bookstore lovers, coffee lovers, and CHEESECAKE lovers alike! Congratulations to Karri for bringing her dream to reality, and I thank her so much for the opportunity to be a part of such a special time for Krew's Books and Brews!
I'll be at KBB with books for sale and my signing pen ready from 10:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday, Sept 28, of Opening Weekend! There will be tons of other events going on too like door prizes and giveaways, so it's guaranteed to be a great weekend!
If you happen to be in the Lake Charles area, come see me tomorrow!
Happy Release Day to Of Deceit and Snow!
November 8, 2022
Hooray for Of Deceit and Snow's book birthday! This book has been in the works for a little over a year, and it is now available for the world to read! Each book release is always a little nerve-wracking, but in all honesty, this story is my favorite one yet. I hope you think so too!
You can find more Release Day celebration in my blog and on social media, and purchase info can be found under the "The Crowned Chronicles" page under the "Books" tab.
Happy reading!
- Ashley
Of Deceit and Snow Cover Reveal and Pre-Order
September 17, 2022
Long time no website update! First, I'm so sorry for failing to keep this section of my website up-to-date. I have to admit that I've been focusing more on learning the social media side of things and keeping my readers updated through Facebook and Instagram. I assure you, I have been hard to work getting Of Deceit and Snow ready for publication!
And I've got great news! Of Deceit and Snow's cover is ready for the entire world to see! The amazing Lena Yang produced yet another stunning cover for the continuation of The Crowned Chronicles, and I couldn't be happier with how it came out--and how it looks next to Of Legends and Roses!
The next installment of Rosemary's story is almost in your hands!
The release date is November 8, 2022, and the Kindle edition is available for pre-order here. The hardcover will also be available for pre-order and will be slowly trickling into availability across bookselling sites, and the paperback will be available on Release Day.
Visit my blog to see Of Deceit and Snow's beautiful cover! Or simply click here.
Thank you so much for your continued support as I continue my author journey, and as Rosemary continues a journey of her own!
Happy reading!
-Ashley
Of Legends and Roses Release Day!
September 7, 2021
Happy Release Day!! Of Legends and Roses is now available WORLDWIDE for purchase! The first book of Queen Rosemary's epic story can be purchased online as a hardcover, paperback, or eBook through most major bookstores.
Direct Sales Links:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Kobo
Apple Books
*** 10% of all sales in September 2021 will be donated toward Hurricane Ida relief efforts in south Louisiana. With your purchase, you are helping an amazing, tight-knit community recover from this tragic natural disaster. ***
Update: Congratulations to Instagram users @allthenooksandcorners and @thesunandalltheotherstars for winning my Book Release Book Giveaway!
Book Release Book Giveaway!
August 17, 2021
Ashley W. Slaughter is celebrating the upcoming release of Of Legends and Roses with a book giveaway across all of her social media accounts! This time, she is giving away a book to you AND a friend so that you can share in the excitement of Queen Rosemary's twisting action-filled tale of love, trust, betrayal, and reign.
All you have to do is Like, Share, and Tag one of your friends in the comment section of the original posts! (Max. 3 entries.) On August 25, 2021, a name will be randomly drawn and the winner will be announced across all of her social media platforms!
You can follow these links to Ashley's social media pages to enter the contest:
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Thank you so much for your interest, and best of luck!
*Entries from all social media platforms will be submitted to one drawing. One winner and one friend will receive a free signed copy of Of Legends and Roses upon its publication.
*Anticipated publication date is August 31, 2021. This date may change due to unforeseeable circumstances such as formatting time and uploading time.
ashleywslaughter.com has gone live!
April 30, 2021
Ashley W. Slaughter's official website, ashleywslaughter.com, has hit the Internet and is now visible by everyone! Welcome!
Ashley's official website includes updates as seen here as well as book information, links to purchase her novels, a biography page, and contact information. Don't forget to also check out her blog!
Thank you for visiting! Feel free to roam around, and as always, happy reading!
Ashley W. Slaughter is live on social media!
April 1, 2021
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Ashley W. Slaughter now has published pages on Facebook and Twitter! Visit, Like, and Follow her pages for news, book updates, and exclusive content!
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Facebook Page: Ashley W. Slaughter
Twitter handle: @AWSwriting
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Buttons to the links are down below in the footer. Once Of Legends and Roses is officially published, she will also have a Goodreads Author page, so be on the lookout for future updates!
Cover design in the works!
March 27, 2021
The official cover for Of Legends and Roses is under construction by talented cover artist, Lena Yang. The expected release date is May 15th, 2021.
Be the first to see it here!
Editorial Reviews are arranged!
March 18, 2021
Professional editor Gina Kammer has agreed to give an editorial assessment and copy edits for Of Legends and Roses. With her professional expertise, the novel will be the best it can be for my readers!
To hear about my writing experiences, check out my blog page!
Of Legends and Roses in beta-reader status!
February 1, 2021
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The first complete draft of Of Legends and Roses has been delivered to beta readers for their review! Special thanks to Donna, Rebecca, Nick, Kristine, Lauryn, Hilary, and David for braving through this first draft and providing immeasurably helpful feedback!
For you're interested in being a beta reader for the second Crowned Chronicles novel, Of Deceit and Snow, send a message through the "Contact" form or directly to our email!
First draft complete!​
January 26, 2021
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The first COMPLETE draft of Of Legends and Roses has been brought into existence! The daunting yet exciting words "End of Book 1" have been typed, and my heart is so full.
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Thank you to my endlessly supportive husband and helping me make this milestone a reality! Head on over to my blog page to see what an experience this has been thus far!
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