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

Okay, you're here, so maybe you've heard of me, but I'm admittedly not a high profile author.

So, where have I (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. 

I spent most of my adult life homeschooling three kids through high school. I'm an avid learner, researcher, and DIYer and did my 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, I pay my bills (and fund my cookie obsession) by serving foster families and supporting the staff of a spectacular non profit organization. 

But I'm equally committed to the writing business. 

As an independent author, I wear all the hats: I hire editors and cover designers, format documents for publishing, run launch teams, and experiment with 1001 marketing avenues. 

That’s about all I'm confessing to here on this page. If you want to know more about my background, you can start with the blog stories. But if you want the more up-to-date drama, you’ll need to sign up for the Backstage Pass. 

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

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Okay, no, I don’t actually write about that.  But I am more transparent than most about taking my readers on the journey of writing and publishing books from start to finish.  

I know exactly what's it like to finish a novel in a few days and then cry into your pillow, “Now I have to wait a whole year for the next book!” 

You can wipe those kinds of 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 me and the rest of my tribe. (No spoilers. I hate spoilers.)

You might also a get a fiction recommendation when I find a hidden gem you need to know about. (I read clean, no spice, or inspirational romance.) But book recs are not my main focus. 

Believe it or not, neither is selling my own books. Sure, you’ll get the scoop about occasional sales, but the Backstage Pass is NOT a monthly commercial. 

It’s where I, Alicia Gilliam, the introverted middle-aged woman, come out from behind the curtain, sit on the front row, and share my heart on the subjects closest to us. 

And believe me, I don't do that for just anybody.

Sound like a newsletter you can get behind? 

I hear the gears in your head spinning from here. My inbox is already full? Will I really read a newsletter?

I don't know if you noticed, but you just read nearly 500 words on an “About” page. Apparently, my writing has found a happy place in your brain . So, just click that button below to secure free delivery of monthly emails guaranteed to make you smile. 

I'll bet your inner child is saying, "I need all the smiles I can get."

OH WAIT!  There's something I'm supposed to warn you about! 

Really?! I was on my way to sign up, and now you're going to interrupt me?

Yes! Please do NOT subscribe expecting a monthly dump of pet and family photos. My crew values their privacy over your curiosity. So, if you’re okay with that, you can sign up now.

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I'll be waiting to meet you with a free short story to get you started on your next binge—the completed Seth Browne Trilogy. 

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Uh, this is awkward.  I know you can’t see me, but I'm holding my hand out to greet you right now, and the only polite thing to say is . . . .