Ashley writes
@ashleydwrites.bsky.social
Writer, mom, advocate, EDS zebra. Loves bright colors, pastries, Halloween, rainy days, and old houses.
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A favorite in my house 🎄
#ComingUpOnTCM
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER (1940) Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan
Dir.: Ernst Lubitsch 1:00 PM PT
Feuding co-workers don't realize they're actually secret romantic pen-pals.
1h 37m | Romantic Comedy | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER (1940) Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan
Dir.: Ernst Lubitsch 1:00 PM PT
Feuding co-workers don't realize they're actually secret romantic pen-pals.
1h 37m | Romantic Comedy | TV-G
#TCM #TCMParty
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
A favorite in my house 🎄
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Oh man, this is a fun article. The Patti LaBelle Christmas Tree Lighting Disaster is always wonderful, I just added some commentary, including a fantastic joke alluding to the Lincoln assassination.
One of the worst tragedies to hit Washington DC was in 1996 when diva Patti LaBelle struggled through "This Christmas" with zero support.
It's Not Christmas Until Patti Calls for Her Background Singers
One of the worst tragedies to hit Washington DC was in 1996 when diva Patti LaBelle struggled through "This Christmas" with zero support.
buff.ly
December 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Oh man, this is a fun article. The Patti LaBelle Christmas Tree Lighting Disaster is always wonderful, I just added some commentary, including a fantastic joke alluding to the Lincoln assassination.
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“As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library.”
The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library
Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.
www.404media.co
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library.”
My 2026 vision board has one image on it:
December 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
My 2026 vision board has one image on it:
Double ear infection…not just for toddlers apparently
a man in a car with the words i 'm very young at heart below him
Alt: David Rose in a car with the words i'm very young at heart below him
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Double ear infection…not just for toddlers apparently
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Netflix didn't have a few mil more for Nancy Meyers, but they've had a bajillion dollars for every mid, male director and all of Warner Brothers. 🙃
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Netflix didn't have a few mil more for Nancy Meyers, but they've had a bajillion dollars for every mid, male director and all of Warner Brothers. 🙃
More MyChart humor
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
More MyChart humor
MyChart is my social media
They should do MyChart Wrapped
December 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
MyChart is my social media
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"We need diverse and authentic depictions of autism; more intersectional representation, stories outside of the autistic savant, of autistic joy, adventure and, yes, also sometimes tragedy."
Autism is not a genre by Chloe Johnson @thebookseller.com
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Autism is not a genre by Chloe Johnson @thebookseller.com
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December 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"We need diverse and authentic depictions of autism; more intersectional representation, stories outside of the autistic savant, of autistic joy, adventure and, yes, also sometimes tragedy."
Autism is not a genre by Chloe Johnson @thebookseller.com
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Autism is not a genre by Chloe Johnson @thebookseller.com
www.thebookseller.com/comment/copy...
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A classic (unlike the 2000 film).
December 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A classic (unlike the 2000 film).
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Happy Monday #scriptsky!
I am looking for a few readers this week for my script MERRIER WITH A TERRIER. It's a holiday romcom written in the 9 act structure. I'm currently working on a rewrite and need some fresh perspectives.
Let me know if you are interested!
I am looking for a few readers this week for my script MERRIER WITH A TERRIER. It's a holiday romcom written in the 9 act structure. I'm currently working on a rewrite and need some fresh perspectives.
Let me know if you are interested!
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Happy Monday #scriptsky!
I am looking for a few readers this week for my script MERRIER WITH A TERRIER. It's a holiday romcom written in the 9 act structure. I'm currently working on a rewrite and need some fresh perspectives.
Let me know if you are interested!
I am looking for a few readers this week for my script MERRIER WITH A TERRIER. It's a holiday romcom written in the 9 act structure. I'm currently working on a rewrite and need some fresh perspectives.
Let me know if you are interested!
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Mio Asahi, contemporary Japanese printmaker who creates artworks inspired by folklore often including powerful women #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
November 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Mio Asahi, contemporary Japanese printmaker who creates artworks inspired by folklore often including powerful women #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
The tethered cord saga continues. I was diagnosed in the summer (a comorbidity with having hEDS). I was slated for tethered cord release surgery in early November.
Unfortunately my surgeon, who is world renowned in his field, suffered a medical emergency and is no longer able to operate.
Unfortunately my surgeon, who is world renowned in his field, suffered a medical emergency and is no longer able to operate.
November 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The tethered cord saga continues. I was diagnosed in the summer (a comorbidity with having hEDS). I was slated for tethered cord release surgery in early November.
Unfortunately my surgeon, who is world renowned in his field, suffered a medical emergency and is no longer able to operate.
Unfortunately my surgeon, who is world renowned in his field, suffered a medical emergency and is no longer able to operate.
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Going to build a sci-fi religion around this dog, who is clearly the reincarnation of a galactic emperor.
Some of those dogs at the dog show are just obscene abominations unto the lord.
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Going to build a sci-fi religion around this dog, who is clearly the reincarnation of a galactic emperor.
You had me at Shop Around the Corner vibes.
Plan on watching tonight 🎄
Plan on watching tonight 🎄
"Well, this one's darn near perfect. I know a Hallmark holiday romance is working if it makes me feel like I'm watching CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT or THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER, and this one had heavy CORNER vibes…[and] makes the typical feel magical."
popheist.com/hallmark-rev...
popheist.com/hallmark-rev...
Hallmark Review: 'We Met in December'
Autumn Reeser and Niall Matter play hopeless romantics who fall in love after spending a random, fateful night in a beautiful hotel.
popheist.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
You had me at Shop Around the Corner vibes.
Plan on watching tonight 🎄
Plan on watching tonight 🎄
Once again the cairns and the westies were robbed. #TheNationalDogShow
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Once again the cairns and the westies were robbed. #TheNationalDogShow
Watching #ANovelNoel and I think this idea of a bookstore/wine shop combo could really work.
I could easily be sold on a book + wine pairing, especially if there was cute packaging involved.
I could easily be sold on a book + wine pairing, especially if there was cute packaging involved.
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Watching #ANovelNoel and I think this idea of a bookstore/wine shop combo could really work.
I could easily be sold on a book + wine pairing, especially if there was cute packaging involved.
I could easily be sold on a book + wine pairing, especially if there was cute packaging involved.
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2025 can stop now.
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
2025 can stop now.
So true
The Millennial beacon.
For real, we all had this damn thing in our dorm rooms and first apartments.
For real, we all had this damn thing in our dorm rooms and first apartments.
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
So true
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With a two-hander, a big decision for your screenwriting is when they become a team/couple.
- Rom-com template is at the end.
- Buddy movies just before Act 3.
- Love stories before the midpoint.
Make this decision; regardless of genre, the rest of the structure simplifies.
#screenwriting
- Rom-com template is at the end.
- Buddy movies just before Act 3.
- Love stories before the midpoint.
Make this decision; regardless of genre, the rest of the structure simplifies.
#screenwriting
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
With a two-hander, a big decision for your screenwriting is when they become a team/couple.
- Rom-com template is at the end.
- Buddy movies just before Act 3.
- Love stories before the midpoint.
Make this decision; regardless of genre, the rest of the structure simplifies.
#screenwriting
- Rom-com template is at the end.
- Buddy movies just before Act 3.
- Love stories before the midpoint.
Make this decision; regardless of genre, the rest of the structure simplifies.
#screenwriting
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BIG NEWS!!
For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet-plus/sho...
For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet-plus/sho...
Paramount Press Express | BET+ ORIGINAL FILM, CHRISTMAS BY DESIGN, PREMIERES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
The Film Stars Danielle LaRoach, Lamon Archey, Celeste Seda, and Monanik Dugar https://youtu.be/Xd2ZEjllKgY?si=QvsjOQu3WaG1cDg8 [WATCH TRAILER](https://y
www.paramountpressexpress.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
BIG NEWS!!
For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet-plus/sho...
For 10 years I tried to get a Christmas Romance script sold & produced. Been on the desk at Hallmark twice but no go.
Thursday, Nov 20 my movie Christmas by Design, launches on the BET+ network!!!
Check out the press release & trailer:
www.paramountpressexpress.com/bet-plus/sho...
A little plant therapy today. 🌷
November 17, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A little plant therapy today. 🌷