In this deeply personal episode of Lit with Lara Ashley, Lara Ashley steps into a new chapter; not just as a reader, but as a writer.

Inspired by the life and love story of her grandmother, Lara shares why she decided to begin writing a loosely based romance novel rooted in memory, legacy, and emotional truth. She reflects on the process of turning personal history into storytelling, the vulnerability that comes with it, and the desire to honor a story that deserves to be felt, not just remembered.

Lara also opens up about joining a writers’ group in Raleigh, North Carolina, what she hopes to learn from being in community with other writers, and the reality of starting something without having it all figured out.

This episode is about more than writing. It’s about healing, growth, and answering the quiet call to create. ...