Ashley Spires creates stories that encourage curiosity, invention, and imagination through her work as an author and illustrator. Known for books including the Binky the Space Cat series and The Most Magnificent Thing, she combines visual storytelling with themes of creativity and problem-solving.

Her work captures the emotional journey behind making something new: the excitement of an idea, the frustration of challenges, and the persistence needed to keep creating. Ashley’s stories celebrate the creative process itself, not just the finished result.

In this episode:

• Turning everyday experiences into imaginative stories
• Combining writing and illustration into one creative practice
• Exploring failure, experimentation, and persistence through art
• Creating books that inspire young makers ...