Ashley Lima
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I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.
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Who Am I?
When I saw this prompt, I was immediately intrigued. I tend to write like an open book, but I'm sure there are some things I have not touched upon that are integral to who I am as a person. I feel this challenge has the potential to be a great community builder and allow us to know more about each other. So, here goes nothing:
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Midnight Sun - A review
Listen, I'm a Twihard, but the MID in Midnight is the best way to describe this book. I had to DNF. It's something that I never do, but I have barely read since May because I refuse to read more than one book at a time (I know, it's a problem).
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Full Moon. Content Warning.
I could see my breath in the cool autumn air. The carbon dioxide spiraled in front of me beneath the shine of the full moon, coming in through the treetops. A wolf howled, but otherwise, my campsite was silent. I couldn't remember waking from slumber.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
I Blame Padmé Amidala. Top Story - September 2023. Content Warning.
CONTENT WARNING distressing language, suicidal thoughts, pregnancy, traumatic labor Fear and Shame I'll never forget watching Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith with my father. He was so excited to show me these movies. Episodes IV, V, and VI came out during his childhood, and he wanted to share his love for the series with me. He was as excited as a little kid. We made popcorn and settled in front of the big screen with the surround sound blasting, ready for the experience of a lifetime. The rise of Darth Vader.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Confessions
Turtles All The Way Down
I always enjoyed the Green Brothers. I remember watching their informative videos during high school for various classes. Their ability to make learning fun and accessible is something I've always admired, and I was a huge fan of John Green's YA novels during my adolescence.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
Book Writing Advice
I've done it. I've completed my first round of edits for my debut novel, Bottle Trees and Broken Dreams. This round of edits consisted of checking for spelling and grammar, omitting issues I found in the full read, and adding things that would help build the world and clear things up. I took this draft from 55,000 words to 60,000 words, which is something I'm very happy about.
By Ashley LimaExclusive • 3 years ago
College Degrees. Top Story - August 2023.
The most expensive piece of paper one may ever own. Signed off and sealed, making the empty promises that higher education brings extra official. Garnered after many nights of justified tears and many words written on topics one can't even remember. C's get degrees, but good jobs are never promised.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Critique
