Life in So Many Words

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An Interview with NashvilleVoyager Magazine

In this article, you get a sneak peak inside my little office library where my cat, Bailey, sleeps by the window. I also talk about how I'm enjoying Substack for longer-form writing, and how I'm a published poet. I would like to write more poetry! (February 4, 2026)

On the “Dying to Know More Podcast”: Why I Celebrated My Father’s Death and How I Survived 2025

From YouTube: "He was the meanest man on earth." Alice Sullivan doesn't hold back in this episode as she recounts the moment she found out her abusive father had passed away—and why she and her siblings toasted with margaritas. But 2025 had more in store. From navigating a $17,000 "hoarder house" cleanup to receiving news of her mother's terminal cancer diagnosis, Alice’s story is a masterclass in compartmentalization and resilience. We explore: The reality of "No Contact" and the "Next of Kin" trap. Taking a baseball bat to the past (literally). Why dark humor is a valid survival tool. And [...]

Alice and Alee’s Media Kit for The Definitive Guide to Ghostwriting

The Definitive Guide to Ghostwriting is a #1 bestselling book and roadmap to create a successful ghostwriting business and serves as a comprehensive toolkit for writers at any stage in their professional life. From college graduates to midcareer transitions and beyond, The Definitive Guide is the first book to offer an expert approach to becoming a professional ghostwriter. Click here for Alice and Alee's one-pager for The Definitive Guide to Ghostwriting: Hone your skills. Grow your business. Create the life you’ve always wanted: TDGTGW Book One Pager-vFinal

Alee and Alice Talk about Ghostwriting on The Thriving Writers Podcast

Alee and I celebrate the release of our new book, The Definitive Guide to Ghostwriting! We also discuss the ghostwriting process, which often requires 300-500 hours of work per book, including extensive interviews with the client and others, and conducting research. We share our tips and secrets to building a lucrative ghostwriting career, marketing to develop a strong client base, and learning how you can translate your client’s unique voice and story to the page. Listen here. (Oct. 14, 2025).

When Client Work Goes Wrong: The Profitable Writer Podcast with Kent Sanders

As a ghostwriter, the vast majority of clients are fantastic and easy to work with, and the projects move according to schedule. Every once in a while, though, the partnership isn't a good match for a number of reasons. Kent and I talk about how and when to cut ties, and some of the wild behind-the-scenes stories of being a ghostwriter on the Profitable Writer Podcast (July 09, 2025).

Shifting Your Perspective on Impostor Syndrome: An Interview with Bold Journey Magazine

This month marks 25 years for me in the publishing industry, which is more than half of my life. (Yes, I started when I was a toddler.) And one thing I've never been able to shake is impostor syndrome. BUT...instead of dreading it when it creeps up, I've shifted my perspective on what it really means. And that has made a huge difference. I write about it here for Bold Journey Magazine.