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Writers and their Teenage Jobs

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

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Collected is a weekly series of articles from Royal Literary Fund writers, and this week’s feature is from me. A few weeks ago, I sent out the question: Writers! What was your best and worst casual job as a teenager?  The responses were fascinating…

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Trapeze Snaps Up ‘Jawdropping’ Thriller from Ashdown

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

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I’m over the moon to share the news that I’ll be working on two new thrillers with the team at Trapeze and Orion Publishing – the first being LAKE CHILD, described by editorial director Sam Eades as ‘Flowers in the Attic meets BBC’s The…

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The Royal Literary Fund supporting writers and writing since 1790

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

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This month I am delighted and honoured to take up my new post as Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Fellow at the University of Chichester, where I will be resident two days a week to offer writing support to all students. The RLF has been…

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Briefly breaking my Insta-break to say #HurryUpAndWait is in the Amazon Kindle 99p promo for a limited period (link in bio) #1980s ✨ “Ashdown’s depiction of a vulnerable teenager and the magnetic pull of a toxic friendship will have you wincing with recognition” – GLAMOUR MAGAZINE
Forgive me if I’m slow to reply during Feb - I’ll be offscreen for one of my month-long social media retreats, as I get to grips with my next project. Sending warmest wishes from the writing room - see you in March! ✍️
BIG book giveaway! At the end of Feb I’ll be giving away a lovely #HealthyLiving book stack via my publisher #OrionPublishing ✨ Interested? Simply join my Book Club to be instantly entered into every UK monthly draw (link in bio + more details over on my website ) ✨✨✨
Leonard employing his powers of mind control from the other side of the writing room: ‘walkies ... lovely walkies ...’ Oh, alright then, Len 🥾🥾
This week I was thrilled to receive a box of early #USA copies of #BeautifulLiars 🇺🇸It’s always a buzz to see how foreign editions turn out and I love the look of this one ✨ Out in US June 2019!
I’ve been having a BIG declutter in the small space between projects. Last week was clothes and bedding (6 bags recycled) ... this week it’s my office, as I attempt to return it to a place of peace after months of hard edits and domestic neglect. I’ve shredded, culled books (a little!), filed, and now it’s time to get back to the desk - and write! Of course, I’m a stationery hoarder, so finding a new notebook is never a problem 😁
I’m working hard at reducing my plastic consumption - at least the bits which can’t be recycled. We get through a lot of hand wash in our busy house, but it feels so wrong to buy pump packs knowing the pump components go straight to landfill 😢 So, I’ve just bought these lovely amber bottles and from now on will simply top up from large recyclable containers of gentle shower gel. It’s a small step, but hey, little steps add up. Also, good old coconut oil has become a household staple: cleanser, moisturiser, hair mask, healer, cooking ingredient - it’s a wonder product! ✨ #lessismore
Dear Readers & Library staff, today is PLR day when UK authors receive a payout for all those library loans of their books. The payout is not always huge, but the pleasure we feel knowing our books are being read is enormous. THANK YOU for supporting books, writers & writing ✨
Do you know a French bookworm living in the UK? If so, tell them about my exclusive Instagram giveaway for ONE copy of #JusteAvantLaNuit - the French translation of my thriller LITTLE SISTER! ⠀⠀ To enter: • Follow me here on Insta @isabelashdown_writer • Like this post • Tell me what you’re currently reading in the comments below ⠀⠀ I’ll announce one randomly picked UK winner after the closing date (midnight 18th Jan) - GOOD LUCK! ✨
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