Author Archives: Alicia Fadgen

Happy Motivation Monday ❤️ I couldn’t wait to post this. I really hope this helps others. Let us talk about REJECTION. We have all faced rejection whether it is in our career, our personal life, or even to ourselves. I created this shadow box to show how rejection can be the best fuel to thrive.Continue reading “OVERCOME THE REJECTION”

What a week!!! My first ever picture book is now available on amazon! I am still in shock 🥰 I started the week with a countdown for the launch of my book.. The Rainbow Bubble. Each day was a theme… a different color from the rainbow 🌈 It was so fun to share fun activitiesContinue reading “THE RAINBOW BUBBLE 🌈”

http://www.instagram.com/p/B_VLus4JV5B/ Rhyming Charades! Fun for the whole family ! Enjoy!

Hey everyone !!! Happy Wednesday! I know everyone is still in quarantine. This time can be scary or confusing for children. My kids are young and just more confused. I am filling their days with fun in the sun and lots of positivity. As a writer and a mother … I wanted to put togetherContinue reading “Oh The Places You’ll Go (Quarantine Version)”

The struggle has been real! I have gone through a total of 112 NO’S! 112 agents and publishers have denied my work. I understand how competitive the writing world can be and how many brilliant illustrator and authors are in this world. As much as I don’t take it personal, it can take its toll.Continue reading “It is OFFICIAL!!!”

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is special. I have been speaking about the constant grind of becoming a children’s book author. I can honestly say, I have received so many denials. Normally… in life.. I allowed failure to define me. If I failed , I eventually gave up. This is how I know, writing is myContinue reading “HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ME!!!”

HAPPY FRIDAY! This week has been super positive ! Let’s share .. Monday : Kids had off school and had a play date ! So fun! Tuesday: My boys first dentist appointment! He did amazing!!!! So he was spoiled with McDonalds :-)! Wednesday: Girls have Acro .. so always a great night on Wednesdays !Continue reading “Positivity Please and Thank You”

Well let’s just say.. I have been in a rut recently … The book publishing world is not for the weak… Today … I doubted myself .. like really really doubted myself … Endless denials or too much money needed out of my pocket to gain the success of being an author.. I had aContinue reading “Define Success”

I have been slack-a-lackinnnnnn when it comes to blogging! My weekend was full of fun and I have also been fully investing myself in trying to get published. A slow and steady battle it has been! Let’s Talk About The Weekend! Friday: Went to Ye Old Centerton Inn (for the first time).. this place hasContinue reading “Weekend Vibes”