Isabel Ashdown is a successful British author, best known for her contemporary crime and suspense novels. She first gained recognition with the publication of her debut novel, "Glasshopper," in 2009. Ashdown's love for writing began during her time at the University of Chichester, where she earned her bachelor's degree in English and later her Master's in Creative Writing. While still a student, she submitted an extract from "Glasshopper" to a national writing competition, which she went on to win.
Over the years, Ashdown has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary world, with several bestsellers and award-nominated novels to her name. Her thrillers "Beautiful Liars" and "Little Sister" were both Amazon bestsellers and were shortlisted for the 2018 and 2019 Dead Good Reader Awards, respectively. Her novels have been translated into several languages and continue to captivate readers worldwide.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Ashdown is a dedicated creative writing teacher, having taught at various institutions and festivals around the country. She has also worked with individual students as a Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Fellow at the University of Chichester, where she helped students improve their writing skills. Ashdown runs the "Reading Round," a community under the Royal Literary Fund, which brings together readers who share a passion for the written word and enjoy discussing it with others.
Ashdown was born in London and spent her childhood on the Sussex coast. She now divides her time between Dorset and her writing cabin. She is a full-time novelist and a Royal Literary Fund associate, occasionally working as a creative writing tutor and festival speaker. Readers can follow Ashdown on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook or sign up for her newsletter at her website to stay up-to-date on her latest works and writing tips. Ashdown is represented by Kate Shaw of The Shaw Agency in London.