About Ashton

I’m a creative with a deep love for the Pacific Northwest.

I’ve explored a multitude of adventures and creative pursuits: guiding whitewater trips, road-tripping through the states, documenting wild love stories across the remote landscapes of Washington, creating postcards and poetry and fine art landscapes along the way.

I’m passionate about parks and public lands, outdoor advocacy, typography, postcards, and all things PNW.

I write a blend of literary and speculative fiction, queer romance and poetry, in a style that’s gritty, earthy, and a little surreal—inspired by the rugged terrains of human existence and interconnectedness.

I live in downtown Seattle with my husband Dale and tiny void-cat Stella. When I’m not out in the mountains, you might find me strolling Pike Place Market or in a quiet café corner working on my novel Lookout.