About My Work
About Ashley Malecha
I am a daydreamer, night-thinker, and a proud Hufflepuff, even though my Hogwarts letter never came. I hold a Bachelor's degree in English-Creative Writing and am an aspiring publishing professional. When I’m not writing or reviewing, I love reading and spending time with my two dogs and two cats.
My work has been featured in a variety of literary magazines, and my poetry has won first place in the Patsy Lea Core Award.
My Journey from Imagination to Publication
My writing journey began in middle school after my parents gave me my first laptop and printer. I was inspired by the Young Adult and dystopian novels I was reading, and my imagination shifted from playing pretend to writing stories on the page. While I was young and my early stories never quite worked, my passion for the craft was undeniable.
My time in college provided me with the tools I needed to turn my ideas into polished work. I was taught to see a story as more than just a plot, but also as a journey of a character's growth and choices. I learned how to weave different topics into a single theme and discovered a love for both writing and editing.
My goal as a writer is to create stories with characters that readers can identify with and believe in. My approach is to be both a great cheerleader and a skilled editor for my own work and the work of others.
What I Write & What I Read
I am drawn to books that resonate with a deeper human experience. My writing and reading interests span historical fiction and fantasy, where unexpected adventures, magical realism, and diverse relationships can flourish. I am a firm believer in the theme of "found family" and am drawn to stories that show genuine emotion in all their characters.
My Work & Platform Reach
I'm a passionate book reviewer and aspiring publishing professional. I share my insights and engaging content across multiple platforms, including NetGalley, Medium, Instagram (@odysseyreader), StoryGraph, Fable, Bookshop.org, and Goodreads.