Ashley is a poet, novelist and teacher living in Victoria. He teaches Media and Music Production, and has played in a metal band. He has worked in an art gallery and music retail. Aside from reading and writing, Ashley loves volleyball and Studio Ghibli - and Magnum PI, easily one of the greatest television shows ever made. He is the author of five poetry collections and two novels and was poetry editor for Page Seventeen from issues 8 to 10. He also moderates online renku group Issa's Snail. You can see more of his work at his website www.ashleycapes.com.