From Stay-at-Home Mom to Mystery Author at 40+ [Ansley Ashe’s Reinvention]

From wrestling mom and soccer coach to full fledged novelist, Ansley Ashe proves it is never too late to reclaim a dream. 

Since childhood she has loved mysteries, and now she is publishing a growing series of Charlotte “Charlie” Snow detective stories. 

In this conversation, Ansley shares how she overcame money barriers, motherhood challenges, and personal resentment by turning inward, embracing meditation, and then boldly stepping into her passion. 

Her story is a reminder that no matter your age, your creativity and purpose still matter.

Highlights: -Ansley’s early spark for writing -Growing up with blind parents and how reading shaped her curiosity -Falling in love with mysteries from Agatha Christie to Sherlock Holmes -Early attempts at writing novels and learning from failure -The choice to study business over creative writing in college -Marriage, motherhood, and raising children with special needs -Writing as escapism and carrying unfinished drafts for decades -The turning point: resentment, meditation, and doing the “me work” -Seeking writing community and creating Author Fest -Balancing caregiving, stage 4 cancer in the family, and creativity -Publishing the Charlie Snow mystery novelettes -Why mindset and agency matter more than “if only” thinking -Advice for aspiring writers on planning, routine, and resilience -Legacy, family support, and embracing the title “She Did”

Resources: -How God Changes Your Brain by Dr. Andrew Newberg -Writing Quests on YouTube  -Writing Quests on SubStack  -National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 

Ansley Ashe's Books: Ansley Ashe Mysteries on Amazon: 4 Cases, New Year’s Resolution, Jewelry Heist, Hero’s Daughter, Fireworks, The Big Intersection, Campfire Stories. 

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