Author Archives: Alicia Fadgen

I feel like a kid on Christmas ! Writing makes my heart so happy 😁 I started my writing with picture books. My imagination has always pulled me in this direction. Until one day, I realized my one picture book needed plenty more words than allowed. This then inspired me to write my first everContinue reading “SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS!”

SO EXCITED ! I am so pumped to announce another picture book that will soon be released!!! This story is called Twinkle Shines. The story takes you along Twinkle’s journey to be the best shooting star. She must pass each lesson of shooting star school. You will learn about perseverance and selflessness! My book willContinue reading “PASSION AND LOVE WILL MAKE EVERY DREAM COME TRUE 🙌”

Life is what you make it. So… In the tough times … In the lowest moments… When the storm pours down… Always remember to enjoy that rainbow and sunlight that follows. My writing career has not been the easiest, as I have mentioned before. I feel so passionate about my stories and the messages IContinue reading “SO MUCH EXCITEMENT !”

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!!!”