Introduction

For today’s “Author Spotlight”, I am introducing Ashley Scott, a Southern-born writer who balances the sharp intellect of a doctoral graduate with a delightfully chaotic sense of magical humour. After a distinguished career in public service, Ashley stepped away from corporate structures to embrace her true calling: crafting cozy guided journals that inspire personal healing and witty, unpredictable fantasy adventures where animals frequently possess more common sense than the humans.

From Federal Service to Fantastical Realms: The Story of Ashley Scott

Hailing from the American South, Ashley Scott spent her youth surrounded by a massive collection of fantasy novels and an early conviction that our feline companions carry a deeper wisdom than most humans. This passion for epic storytelling was cemented during her teenage years when she first encountered Middle-earth, a world she has revisited dozens of times since.

Before turning her attention to creative writing, Ashley focused on academics and public service, earning her doctorate from the University of Alabama and dedicating over two decades to a career in federal service. Upon retiring, she finally gave herself permission to follow her lifelong dream of crafting books centered around healing, curiosity, and a touch of magic. Now residing in Florida alongside her husband and a spirited tortoiseshell cat, Ashley channels her love for animals directly into her work. In fact, her long-term companion Rudy—a beloved tabby who reached the remarkable age of twenty-four—served as the direct inspiration behind her heartwarming animal fantasy series. When she isn't busy penning new feline adventures or designing reflective journals, Ashley is an avid reader who aims for a hundred books a year, enjoys a quiet cup of tea, and happily shapes her daily routine around the whims of her pets.

The Novels of Ashley Scott

Ashley’s narrative fiction spans multi-book comedic fantasy series and upcoming contemporary animal sagas, focusing on unique world-building, magical mishaps, and deep connections between characters.

• Corbin the Persistent (and Other Unfortunate Side Effects of Dying) (Book 1): In a mythical kingdom where curses are traded like common currency and even a bowl of soup can prove fatal, an unlucky thief named Corbin finds himself hexed with immortality. Waking up hungrier, broker, and occasionally short a toe after every ridiculous demise, Corbin teams up with Bella, a sharp-tongued discredited witch, and Aldous, a guilt-ridden knight who apologises to his enemies mid-battle. Alongside a mysterious stray cat named Splinters, their quest to break the hex spirals into pure absurdity, featuring haunted tombs, pig stampedes, homicidal geese, and a spectacle-wearing dragon who serves tea while auditing livestock receipts.

• Corbin & Company: The New Guild (Book 2): The original curse might be broken, but chaos refuses to stay retired. When forged parchments, sneezing contracts, and exploding goats turn local village life upside down, Corbin and his crew are pulled right back into trouble. This time, their deadliest adversary isn't a blade, but the agonizing web of local bureaucracy spun by George, the self-proclaimed Master of the New Guild. As queues grow longer and legal clauses turn lethal, the group must dismantle George's flawless filing system before it completely breaks the village.

• Corbin & Company: Like Father, Like Daughter (Book 3): Fresh off their latest bureaucratic disaster, Corbin and his crew are unexpectedly appointed as Auxiliary Auditors by the dragon Smoulderscale. Their daunting new assignment involves supervising Smoulderscale’s brilliant but incredibly naive daughter, Scalestra, who is serving as a probationary Deputy Registrar. The crew must guide the young dragonet through her very first corporate posting while halting suspicious filings, magical irregularities, and ensuring she doesn't accidentally incinerate the Registry building.

• The Queen and the Tom (Coming August 2026): Marking the debut of The Marvelous Cats of McFarland Park series, this upcoming release shifts into a sweeping, emotional tale of loyalty, loss, and deep affection. The narrative follows a young tortoiseshell named Kit who escapes a life of severe neglect, finding solace within a fragile feral colony. There, she connects with Rudy, a battle-scarred tom haunted by a past he cannot outrun, forcing them both to confront betrayal and the true cost of leading a colony.

Beyond the Novels: Guided Journals & Reflection

Alongside her fiction, Ashley is the creator of the Enchanted Pages Series, a collection of beautifully designed guided journals that blend daily mindfulness, ritual, and creative self-expression.

• The Purr of Gratitude: 90 Days of Thankfulness Inspired by Cats: A cozy, 90-day guided journal that encourages readers to celebrate the quiet, simple joys of everyday life through a feline lens. Filled with cat-inspired reflections, mindfulness prompts, and inspiring weekly quotes, this beautifully formatted book offers ample space to reflect, doodle, and calm the mind.

• Awaken Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Journal for Magic, Moonlight & Self-Discovery: A soulfully constructed 90-day path designed to help readers reconnect with intuition, internal healing, and personal power. Stepping into the rhythms of the sacred feminine, each week introduces a new facet of the inner goddess, pairing the journey with original colouring pages, sacred rituals, shadow work, and deep journal prompts.

• The Dream Weaver's Path: A Nightly Journal of Wonder & Reflection: A structured 13-week nightly journal created to help individuals capture, track, and decode the rich landscapes of their subconscious mind. By utilising gentle bedtime rituals, simple notation steps, and creative sketching spaces, readers can easily spot recurring patterns, symbols, and connections tying their dreamscapes to their waking hours.

What Readers Are Saying About Ashley Scott’s Work:

Ashley’s books are frequently praised for their seamless blend of laugh-out-loud comedic chaos and grounded, authentic character development.

• "One of the funniest and most unexpectedly heartfelt fantasy adventures I’ve read in years... Corbin’s immortality is less a blessing and more a disaster that keeps escalating, and the way Ashley Scott writes his 'resurrections' is both hilarious and strangely relatable." — Vivian on Corbin the Persistent, 5 Stars, Goodreads
• "The concept alone hooked me, but Corbin’s bad luck and sarcastic tone made the whole story even more fun to read... Definitely recommended if you enjoy quirky fantasy adventures with lots of personality." — Jennifer Marie on Corbin the Persistent, 5 Stars, Goodreads
• "A thief who dies in increasingly ridiculous situations but can’t stay dead, a discredited witch, a guilt-ridden knight, and a cat set off on a quest to break their curses... A quick light read." — Sandy on Corbin the Persistent, 4 Stars, Goodreads
• "An absolutely hilarious and wildly imaginative adventure! The Master of the New Guild had me laughing from start to finish. The witty dialogue, absurd magical chaos, and clever satire make it impossible to put down." — Literary lane on Corbin & Company: The New Guild, 5 Stars, Goodreads
• "A short illustrated fantasy story that explores just how ridiculous bureaucracy can get." — Sandy on Corbin & Company: The New Guild, 3 Stars, Goodreads

A Call to Connection

If you are eager to step into a world filled with magical mishaps, sharp satire, and mindful reflection, Ashley Scott’s expanding library is a wonderful place to start. You can stay up to date on her upcoming feline adventures, journal releases, and pre-order announcements by connecting with her through her website, Facebook, and Goodreads.

You can purchase her books through the Amazon affiliate links below:   

• The Purr of Gratitude
• Awaken Your Inner Goddess
• The Dream Weaver's Path
• Corbin the Persistent (free to read with Kindle Unlimited)
• Corbin & Company: The New Guild (free to read with Kindle Unlimited)
• Corbin & Company: Like Father, Like Daughter

Conclusion

Ashley Scott gracefully demonstrates that it is never too late to unleash the stories we carry within us. By balancing the meticulous structure of her professional background with an inherent love for cozy magic and sharp, satirical fantasy, she offers her readers a brilliant space to either laugh out loud or quietly reflect. I am absolutely delighted to share her heartwarming and chaotic universes with you today.

Thanks for reading!

Angela G. Williams

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