Ms. Ashworth is an active volunteer in her community at her local library and The Houston Writers Guild. She’s an active member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the Houston Writers Guild. Some of Ms. Ashworth’s manuscripts have been nominated as finalists in several contests. She’s published a handful of short stories in contests, literary magazines and an anthology. Details about this writer and her current projects can be found at http://www.mariaashworth.com along with other social media.