Bestselling author Ashley Bugge knows tragedy and triumph. From living her dream life in Hawaii to unexpectedly becoming a military widow at the age of thirty-four, Ashley has had to fight for her life and the lives of her three young children. She has turned her tragedy into captivating and emotional stories of resilience and determination with her award winning books Always Coming Back Home, a personal account of her family’s experiences with travel and loss, and A Hui Hou: Until We Meet Again, a children’s book navigating the death of a parent. Her newest release, The Ocean is Calling, shares Ashley’s story as she picks up the pieces following the loss of her husband.

In 2020, Ashley Bugge released a documentary titled, “If Only…” which details the events surrounding her husband’s death. Her story has been featured on The Emmy—nominated Whitney Reynolds Show, as well as national media outlets such as Hawaii News Now, Rise Together with Dave Hollis and Thrive Global. Following her certification as a Master Scuba Diver, Ashley volunteers as a diver on artic expeditions in polar waters, researching how climate change is affecting the ocean she loves so much. She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest, USA with her three children and rescue pup, Chance, scouting out epic adventures soon to be had. 

You can learn more about Ashley Bugge on her website, www.ashleybugge.com and connect with her via social media at www.facebook.com/ashleybuggexo and www.instagram.com/ashley.bugge