May 2021, Ashley opened a gallery/bookstore to celebrate her children's books and illustrators!

Visit aMUSEd Fine Art & Extraordinary Books
44 Spring Street 
Eureka Springs, AR

​Shop online: www.amusedfineart.com
You can also find Ashley's Books at: www.myfriendfresno.com

Take a peek inside the whimsical world of aMUSEd:

Books Available:

The Girl Who Dances with Skeletons:
My Friend Fresno 
Illustrated by Zac Kinkade
Sometimes our greatest friends are the ones we least expect. Just ask the girl who dances with skeletons and her best friend, Fresno.  Join them as they learn that new things don’t have to be scary, our differences make us special, and that life is better when we are in it together.
(Ages 0-9)
The Girl Who Dances with Skeletons:
Fresno's First Christmas
Illustrated by Zac Kinkade
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Explore and experience new family traditions, as The Girl Who Dances with Skeletons and her best friend, Fresno, bring a little magic to the Christmas season. Together they create special memories by blending their favorite things about the holidays. Join them, as they learn what Christmas is all about. 
(Ages 0-9)
Also available in the My Friend Fresno collection:
30 page coloring book, 12 inch embroidered plush doll,
children's puzzle collection (24-60 pieces), and a 500 piece puzzle
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​Shop and Play at: myfriendfresno.com or amusefineart.com
For more adventures, follow us @MyFriendFresno

The Princess and the Pea:
A Fixed-Up Fairy Tale​
Illustrated by Natalie Talalina

Many will tell you the Princess was a brat, but nothing was further from the truth than that. When you read this fine book, you are certain to see, she wasn’t to blame. It was the fault of the pea. (Ages 0-9)

Goldilocks:
A Fixed-Up Fairy Tale​
Illustrated by Natalie Talalina
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The three bears were excited Goldilocks visited that day. They hired her to fix it up their home in her own special way. The neighbors believed the rumors they were told. Had they asked, they would know, Goldi’s touch was pure gold.  (Ages 0-9)
An Explorer's Guide to Curious Creatures
Illustrated by Joe Hox
I wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve been told of the curious creatures from tales of old. But what if I told you these stories are true, and I could prove it by sharing my journal with you? Come inside, my friends, and take a seat. I’ll introduce you to the mysterious friends I’ve been honored to meet. I’ll read you my journal, which details it all. You’ll see proof of these creatures on my memory wall. 
​(Ages 0-113)
Ghosts of the Abbey

What happens when the ghosts of history’s most notable and notorious figures resist passing on to their afterlife knowing they (will soon face OR may become party to) an epic struggle that will define the future of all mankind? 
 
A demon is lurking in the Tower of London, preparing his evil army to destroy all mortal life and reclaim control of heaven and hell. All he needs is a key to the afterworld. Join the race for this relic as famous spirits who now reside at Westminster Abbey team up with two unsuspecting mortal boys, a pair of ethereal princes trapped in the tower, and a whole host of unlikely apparitions in an effort to protect humanity from the brewing darkness.
 
In Ghosts of the Abbey, you’ll encounter history, humor, horror, and adventure and find yourself questioning how far you would go and how long you’d stay to protect the world around you.
​(Ages 12-108)

Why I write...

When faced with the tragic loss of my husband in 2018, my dearest friend challenged me to take a break and write for my soul. There was one rule: find joy in what you are writing. What started as a means to survive trauma evolved into a way to heal. Today, writing serves as a gift, allowing me to tap into what really matters: creating a meaningful, happy, and magical life for my family. My daughter's innocence and light  inspire embrace uncertainty, break boundaries, and dream bigger. The result... stories to thrill, move, motivate, and entertain. Hope you enjoy!