“One of the best authors you've probably never heard of."

If you’re reading Alicia Gilliam's “About” page, then you’ve probably at least heard of her, right? But she’s admittedly not a high profile author.

So, where’s Alicia Gilliam and all that supposed talent been hiding? 

Apparently, God had to invest a bit more time than usual preparing this southern girl for the writing business. 

She spent most of her adult life homeschooling three kids through high school. She’s an avid learner, researcher, and DIYer and did her best to maintain high standards whilst fueling a thirst for learning in the next generation.

And then those little birds just grew up and flew the coop. 

Today, Alicia pays her bills (and funds her cookie obsession) by serving foster families through a spectacular organization committed to trauma-informed training. (You can see that part of her life trickling into all of the Seth Browne Novels.)

But she’s equally committed to the writing business. 

She’s an independent author, so she doesn’t just write some stories in her free time. She wears the other hats, too: hiring editors and cover designers, formatting documents for publishing, running launch teams, and experimenting with 1001 marketing avenues. 

That’s about all she’s confessing to here on this page. If you want to know more about her, you’ll need to sign up for the Backstage Pass. 

Only subscribers get personal drama. 

Only the chosen few get to peek inside at the inner turmoil of the starving artist author life. 

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Okay, no, she doesn’t actually write about that.  But she is more transparent than most about showing her readers what it’s like to write and publish books from start to finish. The highs and lows, the choices, the anticipation. 

We know your type. You finish novels in a few days and then shout into your pillow, “Now I have to wait a whole year for the next book!” 

Well, girl, you can wipe those tears goodbye.

As a new subscriber, you’ll be on the inside track, knowing exactly how that next book is coming along. And you’ll be cheering for its progress right along with Alicia and the rest of her tribe.

You might also a get an occasional book recommendation to keep you occupied. But book recs are not Alicia's main fare. 

Neither is selling her own books. Sure, you’ll learn about occasional sales she has coming up, but the Backstage Pass is NOT a monthly commercial. 

NOPE!

It’s where Alicia Gilliam, the introverted middle-aged woman, comes out from behind the curtain , sits on the front row, and talks to you like you’re one of her friends. Sharing her heart on the subjects closest to her daily life. 

And believe me, she doesn't do that for just anybody.

Sound good? 

“Yes, it really does. But will it take long?” you wonder.

My friend, signing up is the FASTEST, EASIEST  thing you’ve done all day. 

Heck, you just read over 400 words on an “About” page, and that took far longer than typing an email address.  So, if you have the energy left in your little tank, click that button to secure free delivery of emails guaranteed to make you smile. 

You think to yourself, "I need all the smiles I can get."  

Wait, there's something I'm supposed to warn you about! 

Really, you're going to try to STOP me from getting my hands on Alicia Gilliam's emails?

Yes! Please do NOT sign up expecting a monthly dump of pet and family photos. Alicia’s crew value their privacy over any your curiosity. Thus, her stories and pictures will respect that.  . . . Okay, if you’re sure about this, you can go sign up now.

Alicia will be waiting to greet you with a free short story to get you started on your next binge—the completed Seth Browne Trilogy. 

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Uh, you can’t see her, but she’s holding her hand out to greet you right now, and the polite thing to say is . . . .