Grief is universal. No one can escape it. No one is immune. Everyone deals with it in their own way; some cry openly, some don't. Sometimes you're in tears and no one knows. This book is mine. It celebrates those I've loved and lost in poetry. It will live on long after I have joined them. And for that I am grateful.
Ashleigh Daniellé Jaelyn Cutler is the daughter of two avid readers. She had a book in her hand before she could walk. One of her favorite phrases, when she began to talk, quickly became "Daddy book read". Her parents, Jay Cutler and Pam Stepp, offered constant praise and encouragement as she made her way towards becoming the artist and author she always wanted to be.
Forced by a low immune system to be homeschooled since grade 3 (with brief attempts at public school), she graduated high school January 1, 2001 at age 15, with a GPA of 3.94 and an overall high school average of 97.94%.
Her stories, supported by the various courses she took during her school years, explore a range of social topics despite their often non-human protagonists. Her artwork's focus is wolves and illustrations.
Also known online as Ash Of Wolves until 2004, she adopted the handle AshWolf Forever in 2009 and still uses it today. She can be found on Facebook, Twitter, deviantART.com, Fanfiction.net and FictionPress.com.