Grace Ashley (born Maureen Dangarembizi) was born in Zimbabwe to a Shona speaking family. Grace started writing stories in her school days. An avid reader herself she wanted to get her stories out there for others to enjoy. As a writer she could get paid while doing what she loves most. Between raising her two girls, work and writing she lives a hectic but fulfilling life. To date Grace has self-published two full length novels, one novella and a children’s story book. Grace Ashley was nominated for a Zim Achievers Award in 2015 and is also a columnist for skynewszimbabwe.com. Her children’s book Chipo and the Mermaid has been translated into Spanish and Italian.