Ashley Ottesen | Champion of 1,800+ Indie Authors, Award-Winning Actress | Authenticity Wins

The Cynthia Manion Show · Feb 5, 2026 · 57m

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Ashley Ottesen is an award-winning actress, content creator, and possibly the world's biggest champion of indie authors.

She's compiled over 1,800 indie book recommendations and runs 'Blind Date with a Book' to help readers discover hidden literary gems.

From graduating high school in Shanghai (she speaks Mandarin!) to raising two hockey kids in New York, Ashley lives by her 'where I live now' philosophy.

Two-time Best…