Author Archives: Ashley L Castillo

I’m excited to announce the book blurb for Across the Darkest Realm. The Children of Terra possess the Light Stones that hold the key to the world’s salvation. But to find the next one, they must venture beyond the dead… With the fate of those she loves still hanging in the balance, Diana and herContinue reading “It’s getting closer and closer every day….”

It’s time to finally hear me talking non-stop about another book I wrote! I’m so excited to announce that book two of the Bright One Series, Across the Darkest Realm, is ready for beta readers! So if you’ve read Through the Silent Forest and enjoyed it, please click the link below to sign up to beta read bookContinue reading “Beta Readers and Updates”

I feel like this year has just flown by! First off, thank you all for following along with my author’s journey. It’s been a busy year, but 2022 is going to be just as chaotic and crazy, so stick with me. There’s more to come! Updates on The Bright One Series: First off, my debutContinue reading “Happy Holidays”

It’s finally November 20th!! Yay!!I am so happy that my book is finally available!No one ever tells you as an author how absolutely nerve-racking publishing a book is.But now that it’s finally here, I’m just so happy and relieved. This post is going to serve as a reminder that I’m never doing a pre-order again.Continue reading “This is not a drill…”

I feel like time slips by, and I don’t even know where it goes. It’s October 20th already! Halloween is right around the corner! November 20th is coming soon!! If you haven’t checked out Through the Silent Forst preorder options on my website, please do! Being a first-time “real” published author is a lot harderContinue reading “EEEK!!!”

It’s the day you’ve all been patiently waiting for!Not the day my book comes out … yet. But the day you can start pre-ordering it!I’m so excited to announce my release date is set for November 20th, 2021.As of now, the shop page on my site is up and running. I encourage you to pre-orderContinue reading “Release Date”

Hi! So as always, I have been a very busy author, and yet I have no idea where my time goes.  This website is a love/hate relationship for me. Haha. I am not tech-savvy at all and have lots of assistance when it comes to creating the pages and content that goes on them.  IContinue reading “Always Books”

Hi Everyone! I have some exciting news that I wanted to share with you all. Through the Silent Forest is finally … almost done. Trust me, no one is more excited that my book will be going up for order soon than me.  As to when, unfortunately, that is still in the works. But please rest assuredContinue reading “Advanced Reader Copies”

It’s official! Through the Silent Forest now has a cover and the formatting process is well underway.Thank you all so much for sticking with me and continuing your support. It means the world to me. Keep an eye out for the next notification from me with the announcement for the release date.Until next time,Ashley

Hi Everyone, I feel like every month, or so my brain suddenly realizes that I haven’t done a post in a while. July has just flown by, and I can’t believe it’s already the first of August. While I’ve been incredibly productive, I have also taken a lot of personal time in July to rest,Continue reading “I swear I’m a writer and I don’t just hang out on the beach.”