Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Be My Guest - Ashlyn Chase

Today, I'm happy to welcome a friend and fellow writer, Ashlyn Chase, who is celebrating the release of her new book, Winter L.A.W - League of Amazing Witches on June 21, 2026. Just the title of this book is intriguing, so let's grab a beverage and a comfy chair and get to know more about Ashlyn and her new book...which is part of a four book series!
Ashlyn Chase rides again!

Hi, folks. It’s been a minute since I wrote anything new. To be honest, the pandemic really knocked the creativity right out of me! I couldn’t write a new word for 3 years! To stay in the game, I rewrote some of my older books that needed updating. That was good for me in a couple of ways. First, I reread my words and thought to myself, “Hmmm… That’s not half bad.” The other way it helped was to give me some confidence re: the Indie business. I got my rights back for nine books from my traditional publisher. They were good. They just needed a few tweaks to get rid of old tech, like discs, landlines, etc. I have since republished those books as two series. Boston Uncommon and Boston Dragons. Yippee! They’re out in the world again, and I was able to put them there myself. But… Indie publishing is A LOT of work! And even though I’m willing to do my part, I really prefer the power of a publisher behind me. 

Now, I’ve dusted off my broomstick and my creative brain is soaring again! I had thought about turning an old novella into a series for a while. I loved the premise of a found family of witches covertly fighting supernatural crime, with lots of quippy humor. (Think: X-Files meets Hocus Pocus.) In my world, mundane law enforcement can’t or won’t deal with the supernatural. Most don’t even believe it exists. That’s where the League of Amazing Witches (L.A.W.) comes in! 

Each witch has their own specialized talent. They train in their sentient mansion on Long Island to weave together their strengths when a coordinated response is required to save the world—or just a corner of it. And they can get around those pesky laws that tie the hands of police. 

Each novella features one witch’s love story arc with a happy, not sappy ending. Included are 8 pagan sabbats (holidays, approximately 6 weeks apart), 8 witches, with a prequel novella. For print length, I’ve combined two novellas in each book. I’ve been published for 20+ years, and I have to say, this series is one of my favorites!
Winter L.A.W.; part 1 (Yule) and part 2 (Imbolc) 
Spring L.A.W., part 1 (Ostara) and part 2 (Beltane)
Summer L.A.W., part 1 (Litha) and part 2 (Lammas) 
Autumn L.A.W., part 1 (Mabon) and part 2 (Samhain) 

What will I do when the last book comes out? Well, an author friend has asked me to write a screenplay with her. Since I wrote screenplays first and switched to print publishing when I couldn’t break into Hollywood, I was interested! She is attending UCLA and has some connections, so who knows? I think the League of Amazing Witches would make a fabulous Marvel movie!

Back Cover Blurb:

Winter L.A.W. Part 1
The Lonely Wiccan’s Yule: A prequel to the League of Amazing Witches series.
    Freya Suretti used to love Yule. Now it’s just a reminder that her grandmother and sister vanished without a trace nearly a year ago. Alone in a too-quiet New England cottage, she’s running out of hope… until a wounded, charming Brit appears, seeking magical healing—and finding far more than he expected. 
    Devon knows magic is real. He’s from Avalon. But even he isn’t prepared for Freya… or the pull between them. As snow falls and sparks fly, Freya’s search for answers takes a turn neither of them saw coming. Because her family isn’t just missing. They’re lost in time.

Winter L.A.W. Part 2
Emails from the Future: A League of Amazing Witches novella.
    Brianna Suretti is a CPA and a witch with a very inconvenient quirk: accidental time travel. When a looming magical crisis hits, she’s forced to partner with Chad—an old friend and English professor the League is rapidly training to survive the supernatural deep end. 
    Chad’s new reality involves decoding magical chaos, dodging danger, and pretending he’s not completely captivated by Brianna. Together, they must unravel cryptic emails from the future, stop interdimensional pirates, and keep their growing chemistry from wrecking the timeline. Because if they get it wrong, there won’t be a future left to fix. 

Excerpt From Winter L.A.W. Part 2:
    "Your task now is to reanimate this plant.” 
    “Whoa. Are we talking about raising the dead?” 
    Bas chuckled. “No, my friend. It’s still alive, but barely. See if you can heal it.” 
    Holy shit, Chad thought to himself. Could I become a healer too? Not just a protective warrior, but someone who can help people? He wanted to find out, and he wanted it badly. 
    He closed his eyes and pictured nutrients pouring into the plant. He had heard the witches pray to the Goddess and knew that the Goddess liked rhymes. The room was full of witches, all tuned into the Goddess. “Okay. Let me try something…” 
    Bas nodded, giving him the go-ahead. 
    “Goddess of nature, and of life. End this plant’s dying strife.” 
    The plant wilted, turning brown and brittle. Completely dead. 
    The other witches tittered, some placing their hands over their mouths to hide their smirks. Brianna shot them a dirty look. 
    He turned to Bas, throwing his hands in the air. “What did I do wrong?” 
    “Well, you ended its strife all right,” she said. “But calling on the Goddess was smart. She heard you. Unfortunately, your wording matters quite a lot. She can take things notoriously literally. 
    Chad groaned. “I’m never going to get this, am I?” 
    “Yes, you are,” Bas said forcefully. “You have to.”

About Ashlyn Chase:
Ashlyn Chase describes herself as an Almond Joy bar. A little nutty, a little flaky, but basically sweet, wanting only to give her readers a satisfying experience that leaves them smiling. She earned a degree in behavioral sciences, worked with children with disabilities, then worked as a psychiatric RN for 15 years, and spent four more years with the American Red Cross. Most authors, whether they know it or not, have a theme… something that unifies their whole booklist. Ashlyn has identified her theme(s) as found families, where being different makes no difference, and characters who reinvent themselves. As an artist, nurse, hypnotherapist, and craft maker, she has reinvented herself many times. Now she is a multi-published, best-selling, award-winning author of humorous paranormal and contemporary romances. And she writes fantasy adventure/magical realism books for young adults and children as E. B. Lorow (Elisabeth Lorow.) She lives in Florida with her true-life superhero husband, who looks like Hugh Jackman if you squint. She and Mr. Amazing have been adopted by two adorable cats. For more adventures involving witches, shapeshifters, vampires, and plain old humans, check out Ashlyn Chase’s website, or better yet, sign up for her newsletter - just scroll to the bottom of her home page. 

Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2iJtqVi
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