: About Me

My name is Alycia Morales, and I am many things.
First and foremost, I am a child of God. I am never afraid to confess that Jesus is Lord of my life. I would not be here if not for Him, and I love Him above all else.
I am also a wife. I've been married for almost 11 years. I love my husband more than anyone else in the world!
I am a step-mother, and although not an easy path, a very special one.
I am a mother of 4 young children, each of whom has their own definite personality, but also has similarities with the others. They keep me on my toes and out of breath most days!
I am currently self-employed as mother, writer, paper-craft artist, and manager of my home.

I began writing at an early age, enjoying poetry as my main form of writing medium. I was published in an anthology entitled "Windows on the World" when in my teens. I was also chosen out of thousands of other students to attend a writers' workshop week at Hartwick College the summer between my sophomore and junior years of high school. It was a small group, so I was honored to attend and consider it to be a great success point in my life. I decided to pursue a degree in Mass Communications with a focus in Journalism upon graduation from high school. My dream was to write for magazines. I always loved the colorful pages and print. They drew my attention like ants to sugar. Life took some other directions, however, so I never did complete my degree. Fortunately, God used my education later, as I have had to write a few press releases in the past. I have always loved writing, and I ate up composition classes in college. I have continued to journal and have begun to blog, as well. It is a passion that I still carry within me, and I will someday write a book. Until then, I will continue to befriend my keyboard and allow my fingers and my thoughts to dance.

My passion is ...

Jesus Christ

I know too much about ...

things I shouldn't.

My parents always told me ...

With privelege comes responsibility.

My childhood ambition ...

To write or work in the music business.

My favorite memory ...

The day I remembered that Jesus was real.

Why I write ...

To express the thoughts and feelings that are so deep inside, I think I might explode some days.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I listen to my children all day long. I also enjoy Rita Springer, TobyMac, and Casting Crowns. I read when I can find the time ("Twilight", the Bible, and articles written by people like yourself). I love to watch chick flicks...and CSI:Miami, Lost, and Everybody Loves Ray reruns.

My first job ...

Ironing my dad's dress shirts and slacks.

My best moment ...

When I was baptized (dunked), followed by when my husband proposed, followed by my wedding, followed by the births of my children, followed by meeting Kirk Cameron.

My inspiration ...

Truth.

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