Writing 'Ashes': Using Fiction to Explore Trauma and Grief

Writing 'Ashes': Using Fiction to Explore Trauma and Grief

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I talk about how I wrote my novel 'Ashes' to teach people about trauma and grief through fiction rather than direct instruction. Drawing on my scholarly background in trauma and identity, I created a story about a family dealing with complex trauma from both a terrorist attack and a fire.

The book has resonated deeply with readers, earning 171 five-star reviews on Goodreads, and I've recently signed with a literary agent and am in talks with a publishing house about housing the entire series.

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