Announcing Barnes & Noble Book Signing of What a Blip by Alicia Garey, December 15, 2015, 7 Pm

Santa Monica, California, December 9, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Through the trauma of breast cancer Alicia Garey came out of the writing closet to share her experience and how she restored her balance. Facing the challenges of motherhood, running an interior design business while also a wife, daughter, sister and friend, Alicia celebrates the gift of life through a new lens, and finds the joy by seeing the light in her darkest hours.

Alicia dedicates her story to all of us who have or will face a terrifying life challenge. As far as she can tell, the challenges do indeed come our way, and we learn from them.

It isn't what happens to you, it's what you do when it happens.

Alicia Garey, Author

A genuinely wise and funny account of living through breast cancer and finding meaning on the other side. Alicia puts into words what so many women on the unexpected journey through cancer feel and never say; this book gives solace to all who wonder - is it just me? A truly sensitive and inspired story, told with great warmth and generosity of spirit by a gifted writer. Kauser Ahmed, PhD, clinical psychologist Simms/Mann - UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology.

Alicia Garey's brutally honest look at her battle with breast cancer is equal parts warm and chilling, gritty and poetic, gut-wrenching and funny.  From her darkest days to her emergence on the other side, this beautifully powerful writer will sear herself onto your soul and leave you with love, gratitude and above all, hope. Monica Piper - comedian, writer, fellow survivor.

Author: Alicia Garey worked in television as assistant to a literary agent as well as in television production. After attending the design program at UCLA she made the transition to her second career, designing interiors. Alicia is the owner of AG Designs. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, began her journey to wellness and became a blog contributor for the Huffington Post, chronicling her experience and insights. She lives in California with her husband and their two children.