Ashley is a poet and artist from the PNW. She enjoys creating art and literature, with her main focus surrounding mental health and runs a blog that supports stigma reduction. She found inspiration through Poe and Dickinson’s works and values the discoveries of life where poetry, art and writing compliment her skills and passion. Her first publication was with Poetry Magazine in 2005 inTimeless Voices. She continues to pursue her dreams with writing and art and being a mother and partner.