The Bookshelf of Bad Ideas
Welcome to my madness.
If you know me, you'll know this kind of project was inevitable. What started as a fun little passion project has turned into a growing collection of books filled with creativity, humour, thoughtfulness and a healthy dose of mischief.
This page is where you'll find my published books as they become available. Right now, the collection is just getting started, but more ideas are always brewing in the background.
They're a little quirky, a little naughty, and completely unapologetic. If that sounds like your kind of fun, you're in the right place.
Please enjoy the ride.
My Wishes, My Words: A Journal of Life's Important Details
by Crystal L. Ashley (Author) Format: Paperback
If something happens to you, will the people you love know where to find everything they need?
My Wishes, My Words is a guided keepsake journal that walks you through organizing the practical details of your life, so your family isn't left guessing during one of the hardest times they'll ever face.
Inside, you'll find space to record:
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Contacts, documents, and financial details
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Bills, insurance, and digital accounts
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Property and household information
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Healthcare wishes and final wishes
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Your story and personal messages for the people you love
This isn't a legal document, it's a starting point. A little preparation today, for peace of mind tomorrow. It's also one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give: for parents, a spouse, or anyone who wants to make things easier for the people they'll leave behind.
WHAT THE FUCK? - I'm Growing a Human
Chaos Journal
by Crystal L. Ashley (Author) Format: Paperback
Pregnancy is beautiful, magical and absolutely fucking weird.
What the Fuck? I’m Growing a Human! is an honest, unfiltered pregnancy journal for capturing the excitement, chaos, uncomfortable symptoms and completely ridiculous moments that come with growing an entire person. Forget the overly sweet, picture-perfect version of pregnancy; this journal leaves room for what the experience is actually like.
With trimester sections, pregnancy brain dumps, memorable milestones, space for your partner’s perspective and plenty of “Today’s Pregnancy Bullshit” pages, it helps you document everything from the first positive test to life after birth. Funny, relatable and refreshingly real, it creates a keepsake you’ll actually enjoy filling out and an unforgettable record of the wild journey into motherhood.
WHAT KIND OF FUCKING DAY IS IT? - 80's Edition
Daily Check-In Journal
by Crystal L. Ashley (Author) Format: Paperback
What Kind of Fucking Day Is It? 80's Edition is a retro-inspired journal for Gen Xers navigating adulthood with the same level of confidence they used to program a VCR.
Packed with vintage grunge aesthetics, VHS nostalgia, photocopy-style artwork, sarcastic prompts, and just the right amount of chaos, this isn't your typical journal. It's a place to vent, rant, reflect, laugh at your own questionable decisions, and document the daily madness of modern life.
Inside you'll find themed journal pages, mixtape-inspired spreads, nostalgic doodles, rage pages, creative prompts, and plenty of room for thoughts, lists, plans, bad ideas, and the occasional existential crisis.
Whether you're fueled by caffeine, sarcasm, or memories of Saturday morning cartoons, this journal was made for anyone who misses the 80s and isn't entirely convinced adulthood was worth it.
Messy. Emotional. Slightly unhinged.
Just like the rest of us.