A bit about me…

I’ve always been better at writing than speaking so I guess it makes sense that I would eventually become an author.  I am Alicia, voracious reader and author. I’m also a mom of 4 boys and a military wife. Reading and writing has always been a helpful outlet for me. My hope for this site is to be a place where I can talk about books I’ve read, share my random thoughts, and of course, my writing. Let this site be an intermediary between me and those wanting to know more. Welcome to Word Haven, and make yourself comfortable.

Don’t Stop Writing

My love of the written word started when I was very young. Elementary school book fairs were my idea of heaven at the time. My two favorite places in the school: the library and the reading pit — an odd little offshoot from the hallway with a sunken floor, 3 walls made of ceiling-to-floor glass…

February 23, 2026

2026

Hello all! Happy New Year, and sorry for ghosting you😥 I realize we are nearly two months into 2026, but I still feel as though I’m recovering from last year. 2025 was a challenging year, to put it mildly. Maybe it’s just me (although social media would indicate otherwise), but I really felt something significant…

February 15, 2026

Book Review: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

I decided to read this book after seeing it pop up in several book-related posts on FaceBook and BookTok. If you’ve been following my reviews for a while, you know I gravitate toward the Fantasy genre, often, so this book piqued my interest. I knew nothing about the book other than it was a dark…

June 17, 2025