Jo Allen Ash is the pen name I have chosen for my young adult titles. I have begun referring to this alter ego on a first name basis, as Jo. It’s rather fun, as if she’s somehow separate from who I am. Doing so leaves me free to contemplate new tales in wildly imaginative ways, uninhibited by self-doubt. Or so I tell myself.
As Jo Allen Ash, I have penned a young adult series of dystopian sci-fi/fantasy filled with complex and compelling characters (according to someone other than me, someone who reviews books for a living). In The Shadows We Make, Book One in the Shadow Journey Series, I have burrowed down into dark themes, such as addiction, hopelessness and loss, which are countered by the strength, quality and unexpected sweetness found in friendship. Book Two, The Thrice-Gifted Child, continues where The Shadows We Make leaves off, with the same cast of characters and a few more besides. The Shadows We Make, The Thrice-Gifted Child, The Sleeping Myth, and the fourth and final book in the series, In Darkness We Break, are all available now.
Although the series is completed, you can count on seeing more from me. You will receive news of upcoming works as it becomes available right here on my website, or on my Facebook page.
Website: https://www.joallenash.com
Facebook page: https://Facebook.com/JoAllenAsh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoAllenAshWrites-2024
As Robin Maderich, I have been published by New York publishing houses, as well as several small presses and have self-published the Connor Falls Christmas Series. The publishing rights to one of my books sold to publishers in various countries with translation. How exciting it was to see my book take wings into the wide, wide world! The covers were eye-openers, too.
On a more personal level, I live with multiple pets and would take on more if I could. I LOVE Christmas and small towns (hence the Connor Falls Christmas Series) and I also plan to continue writing and illustrating children’s books, as time allows.
Feel free to reach out to me with questions or comments. I have had to close the Contact page on this site due to spam. However, you can reach me at: joallenash @ robinmaderichwrites.com (no spaces, of course).
As I am always fond of saying~~
Without you, the readers, books would be nothing more than paper and ink.
I like hearing from you. Your thoughts inspire me. If you’d like to contact me please email me at joallenash @ robinmaderichwrites.com (no spaces, of course).
Jo Allen Ash, YA Author 