Yesterday was my emergency bladder surgery. Things did not go as planned, because it's me and things never go as planned. Only half of the surgery was able to be done as planned. There was simply too much scar tissue for her to finish with her plan. So I was sent home with multiple tubes … Continue reading Health Update (Post Surgery)
Author: Alicen
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Health Update
Those of you who follow me on social media have no doubt seen my ER visits over the weekend. For those that haven't seen anything, long story short, I ended up in the ER Friday night and last night (Sunday) as well. I've gotten a ton of messages asking if I'm okay and what happened … Continue reading Health Update
Today’s The Day!
The Showdown is officially out! You can check it out here. Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing some excerpts and some videos that were created with the help of my narrator, Cassie. Lots of goodies coming for The Showdown and then a big announcement after that on something else I'm working on! It … Continue reading Today’s The Day!
Privilege in the Writing Community
There's been a lot of talk about privilege in our society lately. Whether it's abled vs disabled, rich vs poor, etc. it's undeniable certain groups of people have access to things others do not. A few months ago, I stumbled onto a conversation between several very famous authors on Twitter. No I won't name anyone, … Continue reading Privilege in the Writing Community
It’s Been 30 Years. Where’s the Inclusivity?
It's been 30 years since the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) became law in the US. Since then, some things have changed, but too many things remain the same. I was five years old when the ADA passed. I remember my first thought was, "Does this mean I'm going to get to see what the … Continue reading It’s Been 30 Years. Where’s the Inclusivity?
Authenticity
It's been almost three weeks since I've written on any of the books I'm currently working on. In fact, these words are the first I've written since June 25th. One of the things I struggle with most in my little corner of public life is the balance between being authentic and being too much for … Continue reading Authenticity
Busy, Busy, Busy
It's been a minute since I sat down to write a blog. Things have been happening quickly lately and it's been a little overwhelming if I'm honest. I currently have four, yes four, books in production. The Showdown is complete and in the hands of my narrator. It is set for release on August 15th. … Continue reading Busy, Busy, Busy
So You Think You Can’t Afford to Make An Audiobook (Or That It’s Not Important)
I've recently become active in the author community on Twitter and every time I talk about my audiobook (which was completed on the same day I'm writing this post!) the response I get is either audiobooks are too expensive to make or not important. Both of those assumptions are wrong. Here's why: My audiobook was … Continue reading So You Think You Can’t Afford to Make An Audiobook (Or That It’s Not Important)
Disability Language in Writing
One of the things that has gotten a lot of disability advocates angry over the last several years is the way disabled people are portrayed in the media. Be it on tv, in movies, and in writing. Last year, I read a book series I really began to love. I won't name it, but it's … Continue reading Disability Language in Writing
Book 2 Has A Title!
The first six chapters of book 2 are completed now and I think it's time to let you all in on the title. It's called The Showdown and oh my god is it different than The Beginning. This book is so much darker, the Aria of The Beginning is nowhere to be found in this … Continue reading Book 2 Has A Title!
