Hey there! I’m Ashley—fantasy author, lifelong gamer, occasional world-saver (in both fiction and Dragon Age), and founder of this blog, Robo❤️beat.

I started this space back in 2012 as a place to geek out about the things I love: science fiction, fantasy, video games, and storytelling. Since then, it’s been my personal quest log, where I share what I’m playing, writing, reading, or just trying to figure out.

In a former life, I worked in the gaming industry, writing manuals, crafting mock reviews (yes, my name’s in the credits of The Witcher 3 and I still brag about it), and eventually doing website design for PlayStation. But this blog has always been my truest home—a place for my own thoughts, even the messy ones.

Now I’m an indie author and a mom, navigating the wild side quests of life while building epic worlds on the page. And I’m excited to breathe life back into this ol’ blog. Stick around for video game talk, updates on the creative life, and lots of fandom fun. :)

Whether you’re here for the pixel hearts or the prose, welcome! Grab your controller, your coffee, or maybe your favorite dragon mount. I’m so glad you’re here.

— Ashley