Bookish Troves is where…

…you can explore troves of bookish treasures! Thoughtfully designed printables, reading journals, bookmarks, and cozy bookish gifts made to celebrate the magic of stories and the joy of reading. I started Bookish Troves to celebrate and share the wonder of books and love of reading with fellow book lovers. Here you will discover bookish chat, beautiful journals, literary gifts, and bookish lifestyle inspiration!

I am…

…Ash Stral, an artist who loves designing bookish printables and painting bookish oil paintings! I am also an author! I am endlessly fascinated by lore surrounding secret libraries and lost manuscripts. Something that you will find reflected in my upcoming novels. Discover more about my writing on my author website.

Some of my favorites are…

“Romantic art is the fuel and the spark plug of a man’s soul; its task is to set a soul on fire and never let it go out.” ~ Ayn Rand

“That which is not worth contemplating in life, is not worth re-creating in art. ~ Ayn Rand

Favorite Authors/ Influences: Ayn Rand, Terry Goodkind, J.K. Rowling, Terry Pratchett

Favorite Artists/ Influences: Susan Harrison-Tustain, Vladimir Volegov

Disclosure:
I use AI as a creative tool to help bring my artistic vision to life. Each artwork begins with my own hand-crafted layouts and creative direction, which guide the concepts, composition, style, and visual storytelling. AI serves as one part of the creative process, while the final selections, refinements, and curation are performed by me to ensure every piece reflects my intended aesthetic, artistic expression, and unique creative vision.

Ed Scriver is…

…an author of fantasy and science-fiction, currently in his comic fantasy phase! When not writing, he is found plugged in, coding, either programming AI that will become self-aware and hellbent on world domination. He is also the in-house tech guy! He likes designing games, including the bookish ones found on this website!

 Discover more about his writing on his author website.

Favorites…

The Sword of Truth Series, the Discworld books, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein and more. A huge fan of the Doctor Who TV show who has seen or heard every episode, even the old black and white episodes that have been lost.