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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 24 MIN

From Dystopia to the Stars: Ashley N. Pearce on Writing Bound Together

from The Lies That Bind Us Podcast: Conversations about Stories · host Sophia Zane

Some stories don’t just unfold—they pull you in and refuse to let go.In this episode, I’m joined by Ashley N. Pearce, author of Bound Together, a dystopian sci-fi novel where control is absolute and connection comes at a cost.We talk about the “what if” that sparked her world, the emotional weight behind her characters, and what it means to survive inside a system designed to break you.If you love stories that blend psychology, power, and deeply human connection… this one’s for you.You can find Bound Together on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DVDK8H9DConnect with Ashley N. Pearce:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleynpearceauthor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smashleypearssar

Some stories don’t just unfold—they pull you in and refuse to let go.In this episode, I’m joined by Ashley N. Pearce, author of Bound Together, a dystopian sci-fi novel where control is absolute and connection comes at a cost.We talk about the “what if” that sparked her world, the emotional weight behind her characters, and what it means to survive inside a system designed to break you.If you love stories that blend psychology, power, and deeply human connection… this one’s for you.You can find Bound Together on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DVDK8H9DConnect with Ashley N. Pearce:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleynpearceauthor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smashleypearssar

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Some stories don’t just unfold—they pull you in and refuse to let go.In this episode, I’m joined by Ashley N. Pearce, author of Bound Together, a dystopian sci-fi novel where control is absolute and connection comes at a cost.We talk about the “what...

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