Amanda Ashley

Hi there! I'm Amanda Ashley, and I've been spinning tales of supernatural romance since before vampires were sparkly. (And trust me, my vampires definitely don't sparkle – they're too busy brooding in their ancient tombs and wrestling with centuries of darkness.)

I never set out to write paranormal romance, actually. Like many writers, I started out devouring books as a young girl, losing myself in worlds of fantasy and wonder. But vampires? They weren't even on my radar until one particularly moody immortal character showed up in my imagination and refused to leave. He had a story to tell, and apparently, I was the one chosen to tell it.

My journey into writing started like most – scribbling stories in notebooks, dreaming up characters while staring out windows during math class (sorry, Mrs. Peterson!), and eventually graduating to a very temperamental typewriter that made more noise than a construction site. But it wasn't until I discovered the raw emotional potential of paranormal romance that I truly found my voice.

I write about immortal beings wrestling with very human emotions. My vampires aren't just creatures of the night – they're lonely souls who've watched centuries pass, carrying the weight of endless years while yearning for something (or someone) to make eternity worth living. In "Sunlight, Moonlight," my vampire hero has spent four hundred years in solitude until fate brings an unexpected visitor to his tomb. It's about more than just romance – it's about the light that can pierce even the deepest darkness.

My writing style? Well, I like to think of it as Gothic romance meets modern sensibility. I love playing with the classic vampire mythology while adding my own twists. (And no, you won't find any garlic allergies in my books – my vampires have bigger problems to deal with!) I weave together darkness and light, passion and pain, creating stories where immortal beings face very mortal challenges.

When I'm not writing about creatures of the night, I'm probably curled up with a good book, trying to convince my cat that my keyboard is not his personal lounging spot, or exploring old cemeteries for inspiration. (What? Every vampire writer needs a proper research setting!) I find there's something hauntingly beautiful about these ancient resting places – they're like physical reminders of the stories waiting to be told.

To my readers: expect deep emotional journeys, complex characters who'll haunt you long after you close the book, and romance that transcends time itself. I believe in happy endings, but my characters have to earn them. They'll face their inner demons (sometimes literally), confront centuries-old regrets, and learn that even immortal hearts can be transformed by love.

I write for readers who want more than just a love story – they want an escape into a world where passion burns eternal and the line between light and darkness isn't always clear. My characters might be supernatural, but their emotions and struggles are deeply human. That's the beautiful paradox of paranormal romance – using the extraordinary to explore the most ordinary of human desires: to love and be loved in return.

Whether you're a longtime fan of vampire romance or just dipping your toes into the shadows, I promise you stories that will make you believe in the power of love to conquer even the darkest night. Just don't blame me if you start checking your neck for fang marks after reading one of my books!

And yes, I do take my coffee black. Very, very black. (Though not quite as dark as my vampires like their... refreshments.)

Welcome to my world of eternal night and timeless love. I hope you'll stay awhile – we've got plenty of darkness to share.

(P.S. - If you see my cat sleeping on my manuscript pages again, please don't disturb him. He claims he's my literary critic, but I think he just likes the attention.)