I'am SoAshy

Welcome to the epic shenanigans of Dre Beason,

the lovable underdog of Lantern Hill!

It's 1989 in the misty, heavily overcast Pacific Northwest, and 9-year-old Dre is navigating life as a left-handed dynamo in a right-handed world. This pint-sized protagonist of the "Ashman Chronicles" is about to take you on a hilarious ride through the ups and downs of being a latchkey kid with an imagination bigger than his mom's shoulder pads! 

Lantern Hill isn't your average neighborhood. It's a place where adventure lurks around every corner, and Dre is always ready to explore. With his house key dangling around his neck like a superhero emblem, he roams the streets after school, turning every cardboard box into a fortress and every stick into a mighty sword. Who needs smartphones when you've got a mind that can transform a puddle into a portal to another dimension? 

But life isn't all fun and games for our young hero. Dre's got to dodge a trio of oversized bullies who seem to have nothing better to do than chase him and his buddies. It's like a real-life game of Pac-Man, minus the power pellets! But Dre's not one to back down. Like a miniature Scrappy-Doo, he's always ready to confront his antagonizers, often forgetting he's barely taller than a fire hydrant. Good thing he's got the wit to turn his so-called weaknesses into advantages!

At home, Dre's family is as colorful as a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. There's his hardworking, blue-collar parents, instilling strong values and a high regard for education, trying to balance career and family like jugglers on a unicycle. And don't forget his slightly older sister, perfecting the art of gel-and-bangs with a big ponytail, while practicing double Dutch outside with her friends in the neighborhood. It's a juggling act that would make any circus proud!

Dre's got a secret weapon, though – his love for reading. But in a world where books are about as cool as wearing socks with sandals, he's got to keep it hush-hush. It's like he's part of a covert book club, sneaking reads between video game sessions and outdoor adventures.

Speaking of adventures, Dre and his friends are always up to something. Whether they're debating the latest superhero comics, busting out some fresh rap moves, or trying to save the world (or at least their allowance), there's never a dull moment. It's like "The Goonies" meets "Fresh Prince," with a dash of "Stranger Things" – minus the Upside Down, but with plenty of upside-up fun!

But it's not all fun and games in Dre's world. The Cold War might be cooling down, but the pressure to conform is heating up. Dre's got to navigate the choppy waters of growing up, dealing with everything from school stress to the constant barrage of "Buy! Buy! Buy!" messages on TV. It's enough to make a kid want to hide in their Garfield sleeping bag!

Through it all, Dre's learning to find his own voice, embrace his uniqueness, and stand tall (well, as tall as a 9-year-old can) in a world that sometimes feels like it's designed for everyone but him. With his quick wit, boundless creativity, and a heart bigger than his collection of comic books, Dre Beason is here to show us that being different isn't just okay – it's awesome!

So, listen up, party people! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! You're tuned into the freshest frequency on the dial – the Ashman Chronicles! Grab your Walkman, lace up those high-tops, and get ready to rock steady with Dre and the crew. This ain't for the lame, it'll tickle your brain! You're now rocking and reading with the freshest crew in town –

Ashman Chronicles: Latchkey Why Me! Let's go!

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Ashman Chronicles is on the horizon, and you can be one of the first to uncover its secrets. Pre-order your copy today! Reach out to me via email andrejbenjamin@gmail.com or message me on my social accounts @iam_soashy to place your pre-order. Join me on this incredible journey—let's make it unforgettable together!