Member Spotlights Member Spotlight: Alicia Gael Crumpler January 5, 2026 Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? Through writing, I can explore other counties, cultures, and worlds. I can go back in time or go to the future. I can pretend to be whatever my imagination can dream up. What are your tried and tested remedies to cure writer’s block? I Zoom with author friends. We share ideas, bounce ideas off each other and offer encouragement when needed. I also use writing prompts from The Writer’s Calendar. What is your favorite time to write? between 9am and 1pm. What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve ever received and would like to impart to other writers? Rule # 1: sit your butt in the chair What excites you most about being a writer in today’s age? The market for lgbtq+ stories is growing, There’s much more opportunity for queer writers. Alicia Gael Crumpler’s Return to Morro Harbor is out now with Bella Books.
