“Nearly half of all Black American mothers are single mothers. My mission is to inspire hope and foster change regarding this crippling community issue one story at a time.” – Shelly Ashley

Shelly Ashley is a Black American writer and editor. Her debut novel, River Springs Saga, was published in March 2025. River Springs Saga is about three women and how their decisions led them to happily-married, miserably-married, and never-been-married with two children.

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