Ask the Author: Ashley Poston
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Ashley Poston
Oh gosh, so many! Right now I'm writing My Hero Academia fanfic -- does that count? They're superheroes (and such smol bae children, THEY MUST BE PROTECTED).
Ashley Poston
I wrote a lot of fanfic! I still write fanfic, actually! It's a great stress-reliever.
Ashley Poston
I would just say to write the story that's in your heart. Write something inherently for you--write the story you want to read. And read voraciously, study how other authors open a story and end one, how they craft characters, how they arc a plot. And most of all? Just have fun with it! <3
Ashley Poston
Aww, maybe someday! I will definitely keep it on the list of Places to Someday Visit. <3 <3
Ashley Poston
Oh gosh there are SO. MANY. I wouldn't mind toying with a Beauty and the Beast one someday, flip the entire trope on its head. I think that'd be a lot of fun!
Ashley Poston
That would be really fun! Traversing the galaxy, fighting off the Nox, falling in love with Princess Amara. I would definitely consider it -- but in the meantime, I do have a sci-fi YA coming out in February called HEART OF IRON! It's not Starfield, but it's Anastasia meets Firefly, and it might have a princess or two. <3
Ashley Poston
Jess is one of my favorites! I wish she'd gotten more page-time, since I really like her! I agree that there's a lot more to her than meets the eye. Who knows? <3
Ashley Poston
I went in DEEP with Starfield, and wrote out every single episode synopsis. I made character sheets for all of the characters, and went so far as to design the good ship Prospero -- and it was so much fun! <3
Ashley Poston
OMG FANDOMS I LOVE THIS QUESTION.
I've just gotten into the anime/manga The Ancient Magus' Bride and I am OVER THE MOON with Riverdale right now. Like, I just want Jughead to be happy okay IS THAT SO MUCH TO ASK??
Thank you for your question! <3
I've just gotten into the anime/manga The Ancient Magus' Bride and I am OVER THE MOON with Riverdale right now. Like, I just want Jughead to be happy okay IS THAT SO MUCH TO ASK??
Thank you for your question! <3
Ashley Poston
Oh most definitely! I also ship Darien/bacon and Darien/orange soda, because #darienneedsabreak2k17
Ashley Poston
I AM SUPER INTO SCI-FI. My favorite recent read is The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow. It is SO. GOOD. I highly recommend it!
Ashley Poston
Hi! I'm sorry, but I don't like giving out my fanfic handle or my fic names for legal reasons, I hope you understand! <3 But know that I'm lurking, always, writing that trashfic.
Ashley Poston
Writing is like exercising a muscle. You don't have to do it every day, but the more you do the easier it becomes to recognize what you like to write, and when you write best. And just keep moving forward! <3
Ashley Poston
Thank you for your question, and I'm so happy you enjoyed GEEK! I love writing stories that already have bones in them. It feels a little like fanfic, to be honest! (And goodness knows I love fanfic!) Taking what is loved in a fairytale and twisting it into something new is always exciting, and I would love to do it again in the future!
Ashley Poston
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Ashley Poston
Perhaps? The moment I find out, I'll let y'all know! <3
Ashley Poston
Thank you so much for your question! I would love to do another reimagining of another classic fairytale. If I've learned anything from Justin Bieber, it's to Never Say Never!
Ashley Poston
HI PAST SELF, I MUST HAVE ASKED THIS AFTER A FEW GLASSES OF WINE.
So, I'll answer this like it's a real question because of course I will --
Favorite starship is the Normandy from Mass Effect. My favorite pirate ship is the Black Pearl. And my favorite fandom ship IS THE BEST FANDOM SHIP IN THE UNIVERSE. IT SET SAIL AND WILL FOREVER BE ENGRAINED INTO THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF--
Ahem.
Canonically? Victuri (Victor/Yuri from the anime Yuri!!! on Ice). But if we're talking OTP material, I will forever go down with the Hermione/Draco ship. Because of course I would.
But if we're talking about *my* books, past me? My favorite spaceship is the Dossier from Heart of Iron, my favorite pirate ship is the one Roman and Junie put-puts on from The Sound of Us, and my favorite OTP will forever be Frank the Tank/Chimichangas from Geekerella.
So, I'll answer this like it's a real question because of course I will --
Favorite starship is the Normandy from Mass Effect. My favorite pirate ship is the Black Pearl. And my favorite fandom ship IS THE BEST FANDOM SHIP IN THE UNIVERSE. IT SET SAIL AND WILL FOREVER BE ENGRAINED INTO THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF--
Ahem.
Canonically? Victuri (Victor/Yuri from the anime Yuri!!! on Ice). But if we're talking OTP material, I will forever go down with the Hermione/Draco ship. Because of course I would.
But if we're talking about *my* books, past me? My favorite spaceship is the Dossier from Heart of Iron, my favorite pirate ship is the one Roman and Junie put-puts on from The Sound of Us, and my favorite OTP will forever be Frank the Tank/Chimichangas from Geekerella.
Ashley Poston
Music! I have oodles and oodles of Spotify playlists, and while I'm working on a book I keep the same songs on repeat. My friends HATE getting into my car for long trips while I'm writing, to say the least...
Ashley Poston
It rhymes with Smace Lirates.
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