The Writing Room

Writer in progress and book-fluencer

By Ash Wren

· Launched a year ago

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Breaking Book News: Hot Girls Read Trademark Surrendered by Allie Rose Co

If you’ve been following the “Hot Girls Read” trademark controversy there’s been a significant development in the last few hours.

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"Hot Girls Read" Has Been Trademarked. It's a Problem.

The bookish community is angry. They should be.

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We're All Puritans Now and the Internet Is Our God

On cancel culture, book communities, and the cost of leaving no room to be human

May 29•Ash Wren

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Romantasy You'll Be Obsessed With - Deception of Dreams

Your Next Book Boyfriend is Waiting

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Hachette Hypocrites

A Shy Girl / Hachette / AI Fiasco

Apr 17•Ash Wren

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Indie Authors Shocked to Discover Publishing Might Cost Money

The discourse has an agenda and it's not yours

Apr 7•Ash Wren

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