Today, Florenza welcomes debut author Ashley Jordan to discuss her newest release Once Upon a Time in Dollywood. This is not only Ashley’s first published novel, it is also her first interview. You will not want to miss this episode of On the Air with Florenza.
“Eve Ambroise is a rising-star playwright whose personal life has imploded. She arrives at her grandmother’s cabin in the Tennessee Mountains under the guise of a writing retreat—only to discover that fresh starts don’t come easy. Meanwhile, single dad Jamie Gallagher is rebuilding his life after a bitter custody battle, and the beautiful—but prickly—woman who moves in next door turns up the tension…and her heartstrings. Debut novelist Ashley Jordan delivers an emotional, funny, messy, and ultimately hopeful tale of grief, creativity, and love in Once Upon a Time in Dollywood.
Picking up August 5, 2025, as Reese’s Book Club LitUp selection, readers have praised the vibrant voice, real characters, and heartfelt emotional journey—all set against the lush backdrop of Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains. Let’s hear how Ashley blends chilly grief, warm romance, and creative rebirth in a story you’ll want to savor in one sitting.”
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