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.

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My work has been featured in a variety of literary magazines, and my poetry has won first place in the Patsy Lea Core Award.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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My Professional Services

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I am passionate about supporting other writers. In addition to my own creative projects, I offer editing, critique partner, and book reviewing services. To see what I offer, visit my Services page. To learn more about my services and policy, read my blog post here.