Systems that silence voices of the oppressed have flourished since the beginning of time, and the stories of brave young girls have faded into oblivion as that silence persists.
Ashli OConnell is writing to give these resilient women back their voices.
The stories that make us uncomfortable are the ones that will change the world. Unfortunately, many of the systems that are built to silence us are still present and thriving today, even in the publishing industry. Join us as we chat with Ashli and learn more about
Her shocking family history that became the inspiration for The Emmaline Project
How we can find the courage to break out of systems that aren’t for us and forge our own path
The challenges of both traditional and indie publishing and how she navigated them
And the power of storytelling to dismantling oppressive systems and change our world for the better.
Follow along with Ashli as she writes these important stories and pre-order ‘The Emmaline Project’ on her website before it releases on May 19th, 2026! 🎉
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