Ashley Elston

Ashley Elston is a highly accomplished American author, well-known for her literary fiction works. She has written a series of books called the "Rules" series, as well as several standalone novels such as "This is Our Story" and "10 Blind Dates." Elston's debut novel, "The Rules for Disappearing," received significant recognition, earning a spot on the shortlist for the International Thriller Writer Awards for Best Young Adult Novel.

Elston hails from Shreveport, Louisiana, and is a proud alumna of Louisiana State University, where she earned a liberal arts degree. Before dedicating herself to writing full-time, Elston pursued a career as a wedding photographer in Shreveport for several years. Currently, she continues to reside in Shreveport with her husband and sons, where she creates her captivating novels.

Beyond her writing and photography careers, Elston is also a certified landscape horticulturist, enjoying the time she spends digging in the dirt. Before transitioning to a full-time writing career, she spent ten years as a wedding and portrait photographer, gaining experience in capturing beautiful moments and unique perspectives. Now, Elston assists her husband in running their small business while dedicating time to her writing endeavors.
The Rules Books
# Title Year
1 The Rules for Disappearing 2013
2 The Rules for Breaking 2014
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 This Is Our Story 2016
2 The Lying Woods 2018
3 10 Blind Dates 2019
4 10 Truths and a Dare 2021
5 First Lie Wins 2024