hey friend!

I’m Alycia, wordsmith and mama of many stripes who is addicted to reading books, watching crime shows, drinking unsweet tea, documenting life with my camera, creating beautiful things, and making mixed playlists on Spotify (I might miss the original MTV).

In my day job, I’m the receptionist at Precision Concrete Construction, Inc.’s regional office. (My hubby also works for them as a superintendent.)

At my second job, I’m a writer and both a book coach and a life coach. I share on the complexities of faith, life’s joys and heartbreaks, and stories. I create community for women who desire to live their best story and for writers who want to share their stories with a world in need of hope.

I also enjoy life with my hubby of 28+ years. We still have a couple of adult kids at home, but one-by-one they’re flying the nest! And as of January 2026, they’re making us grandparents.

grab a cup of your favorite beverage, pull up a seat, & let’s hold sacred space together …

What I’m all about:

Jesus Girl: Jesus is my Lord and Savior, and I am all for His glory.

Being a Wife & Mom of 9: 1 stepson, 3 bio children (2 sons, 1 daughter), 1 foster-adopted daughter, 3 babies in heaven, & a 19-year-old bio son in heaven

Professional Learner: I firmly believe that learning is a lifelong process, and I’m consistently studying in my areas of expertise.

Writing: I’m the author of Surviving the Year of Firsts: A Mom’s Guide to Grieving Child Loss. My award-winning writing has also been featured in multiple magazines, compilation books, devotionals, anothologies, and online sites. I also write fiction.

Editing: I have used my mad editing skills to help over 100 authors polish their manuscripts, the majority of whom have gone on to find publication & win multiple awards for their writing.

Community: We are relational beings who need people in our lives who will encourage, inspire, and build us up. We need safe spaces to share our stories. And we should live our best stories every day. That is what this community is all about.

Coaching: Your story matters, and so do you! I love encouraging and inspiring others to become their best and live their greatest life! Whether you’re a mama or a writer struggling with your story, I’m here to help. Let’s turn your grief into joy!

Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)

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Our most important legacy will be the contributions we make to the lives of other human beings.

5 fun things about me:

1. I’ve been in People magazine. (I’m in the red sweatshirt, kissing my infant son’s forehead.)

2. One summer I worked as a stand-in for Cherry Jones on a Christian Slater movie.

3. I cannot drink regular, full-caf coffee. It gives me a 3-day headache that nothing will touch. Annoying but not super painful, thankfully. I have to drink decaf. It frustrates me when I go places that don’t offer it.

5. When I met my teenage celebrity crush, Kirk Cameron, my hubby told him I still have the report I wrote about him in middle school. I turned bright red, and Kirk told me I looked like Bob the Tomato. LOL.

my professional bio

Alycia Morales is an award-winning author and book coach with over a decade of experience helping writers bring meaningful stories to life. She is the author of Surviving the Year of Firsts: A Mom’s Guide to Grieving Child Loss, a faith-centered book that has encouraged and comforted readers walking through grief.

Alycia has served hundreds of authors, many of whom have gone on to publish and win awards for their work. Known for her compassionate, hands-on coaching style, she blends strong craft instruction with encouragement and practical industry insight. Whether she’s teaching, speaking, or coaching one-on-one, her heart is to help writers grow in confidence, clarity, and calling—and to remind them that their stories truly matter.

Alycia and her husband live in SC and enjoy hiking, fishing, and relaxing together. They’ve raised six children (one in heaven) and are now grandparents. To find out more about Alycia and her services, visit www.alyciawmorales.com.