Ashley Worrell
Ashley Worrell is a repentant HR professional, thankful to be writing adventure stories instead of disciplinary notices. Since leaving the HR world in 2021, she has become a full-time writer and 2023 ACFW Genesis Contest Semi-Finalist. From this work, she has created the popular Hebridean Shield series.
Ashley lives with her family and beloved dog Baxter in upstate South Carolina. When she is not spending time in the medieval Scottish isles, she enjoys playing traditional Irish percussion on her bodhrán.
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