Tag: fiction

• Writing Is Supposed to Be Fun

  I’ve been super into fanfiction lately. If you know me well, you know that I tend to fall down rabbit holes of content consumption. One week, I’ll be watching all of Emily Blunt’s movies and interviews and spouting off fun facts about her like we’re friends (which is often when my actual friends reconsider spending…

  ashleyne seitz

  June 12, 2026

  General Musings

  authors, fanfiction, fiction, hobbies, inspiration, mental health, work life balance, writing

• You’re Invited To My Book Launch!

  It is with incredible joy and not a little anxiety that I get to tell you that my first novel is finally done. It’s written, it’s edited, it’s formatted, and it’s ready to go to print. Which means…now it’s time to plan the party! On Friday, October 25th, I will be delighted to introduce you…

  ashleyne seitz

  September 27, 2024

  General Musings

  announcements, book launch, crime novel, fiction, novels, updates, writing

• Writing Fiction is Incredibly Weird

  I’m working on finishing my first novel (check out draft one of chapter one here) and I’m remembering that writing fiction is incredibly weird. I say “remembering” for two reasons: 1) because I wrote quite a bit of fiction in high school and college (though I never finished a book-sized project) and 2) I’ve read…

  ashleyne seitz

  September 1, 2023

  General Musings

  authors, books, character development, fiction, reading, writers, writers block, writing

• Help! I Have an Excerpt!

  Well, folks, it is time. Time to reveal the project I’ve been working on for…well, a while now. And I’ve reached a bit of a low point in my progress. This means it’s time to ask for your help! See, I have an excerpt. Of a book. That I’m writing. And I need feedback. So…

  ashleyne seitz

  June 16, 2023

  General Musings

  community, creative writing, crime, feedback, fiction, growth, novels, projects, publishing, writing