Ashley Rovira 📚✍️ 🇺🇦📺 🎞️ (she/her)
@heavycrownpress.bsky.social
👩🏫MLIS, undergrad history minor, Eta Sigma Phi, Childless cat-dog lady, INTJ Personality, #NVLD 🧠neurodivergent, author of The Signal Between Us
⚓️Navy veteran
👩💻Substack Writer
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About me: see pinned thread
⚓️Navy veteran
👩💻Substack Writer
https://linktr.ee/heavycrownpress
About me: see pinned thread
Pinned
🧵Bio: Louisiana-born, Cajun dad, Mom with Swedish ancestry, high school in California. Active Duty Navy at NAS Willow Grove, PA & Norfolk, VA. Wanderings: Louisville, KY / Oxford, MS. Studied at Manhattanville College, U-Mass Boston, Ole Miss. Graduated from NSULA (history) & UNCG (MLIS).⬇️soon
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What Organizes the Noise —
On structure, misalignment, and orientation in low light #nvld
What Organizes the Noise —
On structure, misalignment, and orientation in low light #nvld
What Organizes the Noise
An essay on the structure beneath the symptoms
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February 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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What Organizes the Noise —
On structure, misalignment, and orientation in low light #nvld
What Organizes the Noise —
On structure, misalignment, and orientation in low light #nvld
Staying for the Last Act.
On delay, loyalty, and recognizing your place in history—through Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson.
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On delay, loyalty, and recognizing your place in history—through Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson.
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Staying for the Last Act
On Cassidy Hutchinson, Delay, and the Breaking of a Tether
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February 5, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Staying for the Last Act.
On delay, loyalty, and recognizing your place in history—through Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson.
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On delay, loyalty, and recognizing your place in history—through Enough by Cassidy Hutchinson.
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To give or not to give?
Altruism may come from the heart, but how we give—and toward what ends—remains deeply contested.
Reflections on Death in a Shallow Pond by David Edmonds.
To give or not to give?
Altruism may come from the heart, but how we give—and toward what ends—remains deeply contested.
Reflections on Death in a Shallow Pond by David Edmonds.
Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, A Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need—Pt.2/2
My review of David Edmonds’ latest book (Princeton University Press, 2025)
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January 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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To give or not to give?
Altruism may come from the heart, but how we give—and toward what ends—remains deeply contested.
Reflections on Death in a Shallow Pond by David Edmonds.
To give or not to give?
Altruism may come from the heart, but how we give—and toward what ends—remains deeply contested.
Reflections on Death in a Shallow Pond by David Edmonds.
HRC speaks on the toxicity of Christian nationalism & the urgency of restoring empathy and human dignity. An appeal to remember the words of Jesus—and the cost of abandoning them. The link is a gift. Disrespectful comments will be removed and ignored.
🎁🔗 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
🎁🔗 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
MAGA’s War on Empathy
This crisis in Minneapolis reveals a deep moral rot at the heart of Trump’s movement.
www.theatlantic.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:35 PM
HRC speaks on the toxicity of Christian nationalism & the urgency of restoring empathy and human dignity. An appeal to remember the words of Jesus—and the cost of abandoning them. The link is a gift. Disrespectful comments will be removed and ignored.
🎁🔗 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
🎁🔗 www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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New book review:
Cinema, illusion, and the art of wonder in Woody Allen: A Magician in Manhattan.
🎬✨ #booksky
New book review:
Cinema, illusion, and the art of wonder in Woody Allen: A Magician in Manhattan.
🎬✨ #booksky
Woody Allen, Cinema, and the Art of Wonder
A review of Marc Casellato’s book on magic in the stories of Woody Allen (2025 English Edition)
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January 26, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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New book review:
Cinema, illusion, and the art of wonder in Woody Allen: A Magician in Manhattan.
🎬✨ #booksky
New book review:
Cinema, illusion, and the art of wonder in Woody Allen: A Magician in Manhattan.
🎬✨ #booksky
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“Sometimes, world leaders fall into conflict because they misunderstand each other. But Carney and Trump understand each other all too well.” @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social
“Sometimes, world leaders fall into conflict because they misunderstand each other. But Carney and Trump understand each other all too well.” @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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“Sometimes, world leaders fall into conflict because they misunderstand each other. But Carney and Trump understand each other all too well.” @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social
“Sometimes, world leaders fall into conflict because they misunderstand each other. But Carney and Trump understand each other all too well.” @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social
If Jack Smith every gets a medal for the bullshit he’s had to sit and listen to, he’ll give it to his staff. Because that’s who he is. Never takes credit, never thinks of his own pain before others.
January 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
If Jack Smith every gets a medal for the bullshit he’s had to sit and listen to, he’ll give it to his staff. Because that’s who he is. Never takes credit, never thinks of his own pain before others.
Mark Carney’s Davos speech articulated the clarity and bravery we all need right now — a standing-ovation moment for standing up for what’s right. Let’s stand up for right. Let right be done. 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/w...
Canada Flexes on Global Stage With an Eye to Its Own Survival
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Mark Carney’s Davos speech articulated the clarity and bravery we all need right now — a standing-ovation moment for standing up for what’s right. Let’s stand up for right. Let right be done. 🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/w...
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One signal, one bag.
A small reflection on staying human in loud times.
One signal, one bag.
A small reflection on staying human in loud times.
Note from the Loft: Keeping the Frequency
A reminder of why this space exists
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January 21, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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One signal, one bag.
A small reflection on staying human in loud times.
One signal, one bag.
A small reflection on staying human in loud times.
Kaiser Don? 🫣😬
«In December, Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland. (Landry’s office didn’t respond to a request for comment.)»
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«In December, Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland. (Landry’s office didn’t respond to a request for comment.)»
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Trump Seizing Greenland Could Set Off a Chain Reaction
After Venezuela, Europeans are taking the president’s threats seriously.
www.theatlantic.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Kaiser Don? 🫣😬
«In December, Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland. (Landry’s office didn’t respond to a request for comment.)»
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«In December, Trump named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland. (Landry’s office didn’t respond to a request for comment.)»
www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...
Ebook markdown but today only
January 13, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Ebook markdown but today only
Today only: The Signal Between Us — $1.99 (67% off).
A father–daughter discovery story.
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A father–daughter discovery story.
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Amazon.com: The Signal Between Us: A Father/Daughter Discovery Story eBook : Rovira, Ashley, Wells, Griffin: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: The Signal Between Us: A Father/Daughter Discovery Story eBook : Rovira, Ashley, Wells, Griffin: Kindle Store
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January 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Today only: The Signal Between Us — $1.99 (67% off).
A father–daughter discovery story.
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A father–daughter discovery story.
a.co/d/cvZV3ct
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A short story about bookstores, self-published books, and what can happen when you ask for help instead of scrolling.
A short story about bookstores, self-published books, and what can happen when you ask for help instead of scrolling.
January 11, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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A short story about bookstores, self-published books, and what can happen when you ask for help instead of scrolling.
A short story about bookstores, self-published books, and what can happen when you ask for help instead of scrolling.
An example of an article where the headline truly does all the work. I mean, it says everything in seven words. 🔗🎁
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump Has Odd Views on Domestic Terrorism
The president seems to think that beating police officers is 'peaceful,' but attempting to flee from them is terrorism.
www.theatlantic.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM
An example of an article where the headline truly does all the work. I mean, it says everything in seven words. 🔗🎁
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Before asking why the monks walk here, it’s worth asking who needs waking up.
If the monks walking for peace make you uncomfortable, that might be the point.
Before asking why the monks walk here, it’s worth asking who needs waking up.
If the monks walking for peace make you uncomfortable, that might be the point.
Why The Monks Walk Here
Last Thoughts on the Road to Meaning
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January 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Before asking why the monks walk here, it’s worth asking who needs waking up.
If the monks walking for peace make you uncomfortable, that might be the point.
Before asking why the monks walk here, it’s worth asking who needs waking up.
If the monks walking for peace make you uncomfortable, that might be the point.
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Chapter Six is live.
Not belief.
Hope stitched to fear.
A flooded hospital.
An evacuation truck.
A tether that holds anyway.
🌊📖 #WhenTheWindTurned
Chapter Six is live.
Not belief.
Hope stitched to fear.
A flooded hospital.
An evacuation truck.
A tether that holds anyway.
🌊📖 #WhenTheWindTurned
When the Wind Turned (6)
A Katrina family story / Chapter Six
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January 7, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Chapter Six is live.
Not belief.
Hope stitched to fear.
A flooded hospital.
An evacuation truck.
A tether that holds anyway.
🌊📖 #WhenTheWindTurned
Chapter Six is live.
Not belief.
Hope stitched to fear.
A flooded hospital.
An evacuation truck.
A tether that holds anyway.
🌊📖 #WhenTheWindTurned
Friendship isn’t random, and it isn’t always easy.
It forms through emerging identities—through who we are becoming, not just who we already are.
This piece reframes friendship as something shaped by shared becoming, rather than luck or failure.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
It forms through emerging identities—through who we are becoming, not just who we already are.
This piece reframes friendship as something shaped by shared becoming, rather than luck or failure.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
Opinion | I Study Friendship. Here’s How You Make Lasting Friends.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Friendship isn’t random, and it isn’t always easy.
It forms through emerging identities—through who we are becoming, not just who we already are.
This piece reframes friendship as something shaped by shared becoming, rather than luck or failure.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
It forms through emerging identities—through who we are becoming, not just who we already are.
This piece reframes friendship as something shaped by shared becoming, rather than luck or failure.
🎁🔗
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/s...
🎁🔗 Tatiana Schlossberg’s last impactful message
🎁🔗 Tatiana Schlossberg’s last impactful message
A Heartbreaking Essay, Delivered Fully Formed
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:42 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/s...
🎁🔗 Tatiana Schlossberg’s last impactful message
🎁🔗 Tatiana Schlossberg’s last impactful message
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Together, they are unmanageable 👊
Together, they are unmanageable 👊
Wicked: For Good
A Review (with SPOILERS!)
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January 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Together, they are unmanageable 👊
Together, they are unmanageable 👊
Approved. Expedite. Priority urgent.
December 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Approved. Expedite. Priority urgent.
December 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
2025 was volcanic — literally.
The Atlantic just dropped a jaw-dropping photo essay of this year’s eruptions.
It’s like watching the planet breathe fire.
🔗 Gift link (no paywall):
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
The Atlantic just dropped a jaw-dropping photo essay of this year’s eruptions.
It’s like watching the planet breathe fire.
🔗 Gift link (no paywall):
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
2025: The Year in Volcanic Activity
Scenes from the wide variety of volcanic activity on Earth over the past year
www.theatlantic.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
2025 was volcanic — literally.
The Atlantic just dropped a jaw-dropping photo essay of this year’s eruptions.
It’s like watching the planet breathe fire.
🔗 Gift link (no paywall):
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
The Atlantic just dropped a jaw-dropping photo essay of this year’s eruptions.
It’s like watching the planet breathe fire.
🔗 Gift link (no paywall):
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
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It’s here. The hero of the story. He is quiet & unassuming, just doing his job. That’s how so many heroes begin. Heroes don’t want to be heroes. They don’t plan it that way.
It’s here. The hero of the story. He is quiet & unassuming, just doing his job. That’s how so many heroes begin. Heroes don’t want to be heroes. They don’t plan it that way.
When the Wind Turned
A Katrina Family Story
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December 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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It’s here. The hero of the story. He is quiet & unassuming, just doing his job. That’s how so many heroes begin. Heroes don’t want to be heroes. They don’t plan it that way.
It’s here. The hero of the story. He is quiet & unassuming, just doing his job. That’s how so many heroes begin. Heroes don’t want to be heroes. They don’t plan it that way.
New chapter dropping at 10 AM CST.
Slow-rising tension that mirrors real life—storms (literal and metaphorical) gather long before they break.
I’d love to hear what’s resonating with you.
Stories feel different when we weather them together.
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Slow-rising tension that mirrors real life—storms (literal and metaphorical) gather long before they break.
I’d love to hear what’s resonating with you.
Stories feel different when we weather them together.
open.substack.com/pub/heavycro...
When the Wind Turned
A Katrina Family Story
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
New chapter dropping at 10 AM CST.
Slow-rising tension that mirrors real life—storms (literal and metaphorical) gather long before they break.
I’d love to hear what’s resonating with you.
Stories feel different when we weather them together.
open.substack.com/pub/heavycro...
Slow-rising tension that mirrors real life—storms (literal and metaphorical) gather long before they break.
I’d love to hear what’s resonating with you.
Stories feel different when we weather them together.
open.substack.com/pub/heavycro...