Ashlynn Elliott

Biography

Hi, I'm Ashlynn Elliott, that weird middle school girl who is usually cooped up in a corner with a book....or a notebook and a pen. I started writing chapter books when I was in third grade, and I had a fun time with them. Each chapter would be a page long, and I'd staple them together and show them to my classmates. Of course, my writing has matured a lot since then. I joined Smashwords when I was in fifth grade, and for the longest while, I wrote mostly comedy books, usually about fairies or mermaids or talking dogs. If you read some of my older stories you can find them at the bottom of the page, but keep in mind that most of them are pretty silly, considering I wrote them when I was nine and ten.

My newer books are more for middle schoolers and teens, like me. I write about things that are more realistic (sort of...) than I used to. But don't think I won't throw a little magic in here and there ;-)

Smashwords Interview

How do you approach cover design?
Paint on my mom's old computer. I used to not have book covers, but a few weeks ago I was messing around on the computer and I found a way to get a cover. They're not the best, though. As the old saying goes, please do not judge my books by the covers!
Describe your desk.
One Chromebook laptop, and um, 3 month's worth of trash, pictures, leftover Halloween candy, stuff to keep track of my books, and...um... me?
Read more of this interview.

Series

Sparkle
Stories of family with extraordinary powers.
The Other Side
Price: Free!
HighlightZ
Magical tales of friendship, trusting, family, and of course, highlights.
HighlightZ
Price: $0.99 USD.
The Adventures of Charlotte and Bloom
Adventures of two girls named Charlotte and Bloom with their magical powers.
BeanZ
"Tails" of a girl named Ashlynn going on many adventures with her talking animals.
BeanZ
Price: Free!

Books

The Other Side
Series: Sparkle, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 24,220. Language: English. Published: July 31, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Something's back there, and Barbara knows it. Eight year old Barbara has never been allowed to see what was behind that fence. Bringing up the subject to her dad makes him act suspicious. What secrets await her behind the big wooden fence?
HighlightZ
Series: HighlightZ, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,380. Language: English. Published: July 21, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Cora, Claire, Carla, and Carol Fox are four unique cousins who don't exactly get along, and are big trouble makers. Their adventure starts at day one, when Cora was born. As more cousins join the family, things begin to change. They begin to come down with a mysterious illness, wacky hair, and strange notes under their pillows. They need to find out what is going on before something bad happens.
Down on the Bayou
Price: Free! Words: 5,670. Language: English. Published: February 11, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » General
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Have you ever been to Toledo Bend? That's where Ashley Elaine has her birthday party. That night, Ashley and her best friend, Emma, go fishing and come across a legend about the place. They begin to wonder: Is it true? How will we find it? What will happen IF we find it?
The Adventures of Charlotte and Bloom
Series: The Adventures of Charlotte and Bloom, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 5,950. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Adventure » Action
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Charlotte and Bloom are best friends on the beach. They have a happy life as pre-teens, just hanging around as any beach girl would do, until Bloom gets superpowers! After that, It's one adventure after another in this exciting tale.
BeanZ
Series: BeanZ, The first in the series. Price: Free! Words: 1,790. Language: English. Published: October 12, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
Nine-year- old Ashlynn Elliott was a normal girl. She has an annoying brother and a cute sister. One day, her grandma gives her a stuffed animal, but this isn't an ordinary dog! It can talk! But what if some friends don't approve? They're in a hairy(or should I say "Furry") situation! What happens next is all up to the dog.

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Smashwords book reviews by Ashlynn Elliott

  • A Ghost's Guide to Haunting Humans on Oct. 14, 2013

    Hah! This is a good book to give you a laugh!
  • Rosie Riley's Dream on Oct. 15, 2013

    Wow! I'm impressed! It really states to be yourself! You should really read this!
  • When Getting Out Of Bed Is A Bad Idea on Oct. 22, 2013

    Wow... I wouldn't wanna be Cynthia! If I had a bad day like that, I'd me miserable! Very short story, with...well, very unxpected events!
  • Kimba the Pet Shop Puppy on Oct. 26, 2013

    This is a heartwarming story about a little sled dog who finds the perfect family, but then they give him away. I think anyone should read this short story!
  • Counting Ghost on Nov. 05, 2013

    Cute, cute, cute! Any young child 1-3 years old will just giggle!
  • Yuletide Magic on Dec. 04, 2013

    Very good story. I really enjoyed it. These are the kind of books I like to read AND write. Good job!
  • A Mermaid for Christmas on Dec. 07, 2013

    I loved this story! It goes great with the holidays! I would love to see Santa in that beach shirt!!! :)
  • The Forgotten Ornament on Dec. 09, 2013

    Very nice. I enjoyed the humor of the Dad! Very good Christmas story!
  • The Return of the Forgotten Ornament on Dec. 21, 2013

    Great sequel to The Forgotten Ornament. It was very odd, but also funny. I was laughing out loud!!!! Once Again, the Dad's humor is halarious, and I'm absoulutley sure if Steffy was a little but older, she's understand. I'll be following Leslie's stories!
  • Teachers on Dec. 22, 2013

    I like it. It made me smile and reminded me of my own teachers. I am a fan of poetry! Good job!
  • The Secret Message on March 10, 2014

    This story was great. I was so excited when Jennifer meets her dad again. Great read, I recommend it to anyone!
  • Fabulous Features of Mythical Creatures on March 16, 2014

    Nice. I really enjoyed the rhymes, and it had good descriptions for each creature.
  • Mindy the Black Labrador on April 03, 2014

    Sweet little story about a little black lab named Mindy. Mrs. Smith was very generous, and I honestly wish I could have met the puppy eith the white tail tip!
  • The Little Tree on April 03, 2014

    It's a really short story, and it's easy to read. It's an easy bedtime story.
  • The Ugly Duckling on May 16, 2014

    I like it. Very inspirational!
  • The Sleeping Beauty on June 02, 2014

    This is very good for a comic. Most of the time, I don't read comics, but I liked this one. I highly recommend this to young fantasy readers like me.
  • A Magic Christmas on June 02, 2014

    Short, sweet and a great children's book. This would make a great bedtime story, especially during the holidays!
  • Spell Bound on June 18, 2014

    Wow, this book was really exciting. There were a few punctuation mistakes, but overall, it was pretty awesome!
  • Slip Slop Slap on July 26, 2014

    The ryhmes are great! This story is very short and sweet, and I will take this advice when I'm on the beach! Ps, Thanks for the review on my book!
  • The Sound of Snow on July 26, 2014

    This book is cute. Great wintertime book, and a great way to discover the senses.
  • Storm Warning on July 27, 2014

    I love this book. Last time I reviewed it, I think I clicked the wrong thing and I accidentally gave a two star, but I meant to put five. Sorry!
  • Time on July 31, 2014

    You are very good at expressing what you mean! Five star poem!
  • Grandmother's Superstitions on Aug. 04, 2014

    I liked it. Looking forward to more!
  • Chatty Charlie on Aug. 18, 2014

    A cute book about a kid that liked to talk but got sick. Sounds like me, chatting all the time! :)
  • Every Baby Is a Blessing on Oct. 03, 2014

    Very sweet and cute!
  • Robin's Song on Oct. 07, 2014

    A nice book. Very detailed. Thanks for the read!
  • Look Here, Hercules (a short story) on Oct. 22, 2014

    Very nice. I love stories about puppies and this one is very unique. It is adorable to have the little puppy think his name is "Look, here!" Very detailed. I love it.
  • The Hungry Pig on Oct. 24, 2014

    Good story. Love the idea. May use it one day......:)
  • Luna's Mission on Nov. 20, 2014

    Very nice story. Sabrina is so nice, and just like me, jabbers endlessly. Love it!
  • The Forgotten Ornament Strikes Back on Dec. 03, 2014

    A great sequel to the two books in the forgotten ornament series. I love the action and adventure!
  • Roy the Rabbit on Dec. 28, 2014

    A very nice fable.
  • Herbert Sherbet on Jan. 05, 2015

    Very funny.
  • Harmony's Magic Pyjamas on Jan. 08, 2015

    Very sweet story. I would love those pajamas!
  • Stone Cottage. Wagtail Lane on Nov. 14, 2016

    I love it! This was a very sweet story. I loved the ending!