Alicia's Art

10/17/2026

We're here at Storytellers Market at Merle Hay Mall! 📚✨
Come say hello, explore my Pocket Tales, and check out my book-cover artwork and fine art prints! We're here until 7 PM today! ❤️💜

10/17/2026

Alicia K. Anspaugh at Storytellers Market | Pocket Tales, Art & Giveaway

Two Pocket Tales Make Their Debut at Storytellers Market!

New stories, beautiful artwork, five new ebooks, and THREE chances to win a free book!

I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be at Storytellers Market on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM at Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines, Iowa!

And I'm bringing some exciting things along!

Two Pocket Tales Making Their Debut!

Shadow Lullaby — Pocket Tale No. 1

Dark Fantasy • Portal Fantasy • Monster Mystery

One accident. One impossible world. One very dangerous job.

When a spell gone wrong drops a woman into a world of magic and monsters, she becomes a mercenary to survive. But her latest assignment may reveal that the creature she's been sent to kill isn't quite the monster everyone believes.

Kitsune's Intervention — Pocket Tale No. 17

Japanese Folklore • Urban Fantasy • Supernatural Mischief

One suspicious husband. One meddlesome fox spirit. And five hundred years of supernatural trouble waiting to happen!

When Mindy sets out to uncover the truth about her best friend's marriage, she encounters a mischievous kitsune—and finds herself tangled up in something considerably stranger than ordinary infidelity.

Both stories are part of my growing Pocket Tales collection: standalone adventures filled with unusual characters, unexpected twists, and worlds just waiting to be explored.

Book-Cover Artwork & Fine Art Prints!

Stories aren't the only things I'm bringing!

I'll also have a selection of my artwork available, including:

4×6 book-cover art prints

6×8 book-cover art prints

Original fine art prints

Whether you love fantasy artwork, science fiction, supernatural mysteries, or simply discovering something beautiful and unusual, stop by and take a look!

Five eBooks Now Available Online!

Can't make it to the market? Prefer reading digitally?

Five of my stories are now available as ebooks through Alicia's Desk and Celestial Imprint Publishing!

Shadow Lullaby — Pocket Tale No. 1 Dark fantasy, magic, and a monster who isn't quite what he seems.

Kitsune's Intervention — Pocket Tale No. 17 Japanese folklore, mischievous spirits, and supernatural trouble.

The Man Who Read Himself — Pocket Tale No. 14 A mind-bending science fiction mystery where the boundaries between fiction, memory, and reality begin to unravel.

Last Call A supernatural vampire-noir mystery filled with danger, secrets, and unexpected connections.

Relocated — Pocket Tale No. 4 A science fiction adventure about survival, compassion, and finding hope in unexpected places.

Explore the ebooks at:

aliciasdesk.com

celestialimprintpublishing.com/bookshop

Enter to Win a FREE Book — THREE Winners!

To celebrate Storytellers Market, I'm holding a special book drawing!

Three lucky winners will each receive a free copy of one of these stories:

Last Call

The Man Who Read Himself

Relocated

Stop by my table at Storytellers Market to enter!

Please print your name and email address LEGIBLY on your entry slip so winners can be contacted.

🎃 The winners will be announced on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Des Moines New Age Shop's Halloween Psychic Fair!

Come Say Hello!

Storytellers Market

Saturday, October 17, 202610 AM – 7 PMMerle Hay Mall — Des Moines, Iowa

I'll have books, artwork, stories, and plenty to talk about!

Whether you're a reader, writer, artist, or simply someone who loves a good story, I'd love for you to stop by, browse, and say hello.

Stories that stay with you.

— Alicia K. Anspaugh

aliciasdesk.com

10/16/2026

The Helpful Host | SiriusXM Haunted Hotline Submission

📻👻 The Helpful Host Has Entered the Haunted Hotline!

What happens when a late-night radio advice show offers solutions that are just a little TOO good to be true?

Meet Dr. Henry Caine, the mysterious voice behind The Helpful Host, a midnight radio program where troubled callers find answers to their problems.

But something strange is happening at Oswald Airwaves, and longtime janitor Richard may be about to discover that some voices are better left unheard.

🕯️ I'm excited to announce that my original eldritch horror short story, The Helpful Host, has officially been submitted to SiriusXM's Haunted Hotline contest!

Selected stories have the opportunity to be produced and featured on SiriusXM's SCREAM Radio!

Fingers crossed that Henry gets his chance to haunt the airwaves! 🤞👻

Whether or not the story is selected, I had an absolute blast writing this creepy little tale!

✍️ Alicia K. Anspaugh | Alicia's Desk

09/27/2026

🎨✨ Alicia’s Art is at the Heroes Art Show TONIGHT! ✨🎨

A few familiar faces—and one brand-new piece—are heading to The Fremont tonight for the Heroes Art Show hosted by D Ryan Allen!

I had a LOT of fun with the idea of what makes a hero, so my five pieces are a wonderfully strange little collection. 😂❤️

⚔️ Westley — The Princess Bride — NEW!

🌈 Noble Heart Horse — The Care Bears Movie -(never before shown)

🦄 Amalthea — The Last Unicorn

🐀 Hamato’s Journey — Splinter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

🎩✨ Zatanna — Justice League / DC

Some heroes wield swords or magic. Some raise the next generation of heroes. And some are magical horses who simply don't get nearly enough appreciation. 😂

If you're out tonight, stop by The Fremont and check out the Heroes Art Show, see the artwork in person, and support local artists!

🎨 Art by Alicia Anspaugh✨

AliciasDesk.com

09/19/2026

Introducing Alicia's Desk Mail Club! 💌✨

Art, Stories & a Little Light in Your Mailbox!

Have you ever wished you could receive a little envelope filled with art, stories, and unexpected treasures? Well, I've been working on something special, and I'm so excited to finally share it with you!

Introducing Alicia's Desk Mail Club, a monthly collection of original artwork, short fiction, celestial insights, and little bits of inspiration, created by yours truly!

Every month brings a new collection featuring:

🎨 A 4×6 postcard/print of my original artwork

📖 An original short story by Alicia K. Anspaugh

🌟 A monthly celestial calendar featuring astrology insights and a few ideas for working with the month's energies

✂️ A 5×7 sticker sheet

💌 A personal letter from Alicia's Desk

✨ “A Little Light for Your Pocket” — a business-card-sized inspiration card featuring the month's artwork and a message inspired by the story

And, from time to time, I'll tuck in a few surprise extras, such as bookmarks, recipes, or other little creative goodies!

Two ways to enjoy the Mail Club!

Subscriptions opening SOON!

💌 Snail Mail Edition — $25/month

Love receiving actual mail? This one's for you! Your collection will be printed, packed, and mailed directly to your mailbox.

U.S. shipping is included!

💻 Email Edition — $19/month

Prefer digital goodies? Receive the monthly collection electronically, with printable artwork, stories, stickers, calendars, and more to enjoy at home.

Both editions feature the same monthly creative collection, simply delivered in different ways!

A new little world every month!

One month might bring a fantasy adventure, another a science fiction mystery, a ghost story, or something entirely unexpected. The artwork, stories, and creative surprises will change throughout the year.

And sometimes, you might even encounter a familiar character or two from my books and webnovels!

The Mail Club is coming soon!

The Mail Club page is now live, and I'm putting the finishing touches on our very first collection. Online subscription checkout is not available just yet, but you can explore the club and its monthly plans on the website!

Visit:

https://www.aliciasdesk.com/mail-club

Thank you for being part of this new adventure. I can't wait to send a little piece of Alicia's Desk out into the world!

With love, ink, and a little starlight,

Alicia ✦

09/04/2026

Alicia Anspaugh at Storytellers Market | Des Moines, Iowa

🌟 I’m Going to the Storytellers Market! 🌟

I am VERY excited to announce that I’ll have a booth at the Storytellers Market at Merle Hay Mall on Saturday, October 17th!

Come find Alicia Anspaugh — Author • Artist • Storyteller from 11 AM–7 PM and step into a little corner of my creative world.

I’ll be bringing a selection of my books, short stories, magazines, webnovels, artwork and prints, along with information about the Celestial Library and all the different places you can read, watch, listen to, and explore my work.

I’m also hoping to have some NEW things ready by then—including more books, nonfiction, journals, and other goodies currently making their way from my brain into the real world. 😂 What actually makes it to the table will depend upon what I can get finished and printed before October, but there WILL be plenty to explore!

And yes—I'll have information about the special collection featuring stories by my dad and me, too. ❤️

If you've read my stories online, watched one of my videos, followed Alicia's Desk, picked up one of my magazines, or have just been curious about what the heck I've been creating over here...

Come see me in person!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–7 PM
📍 Merle Hay Mall — Des Moines, Iowa
⭐ Look for the glowing star and Alicia Anspaugh!

Come browse. Come talk books. Come look at art. Come discover a new story.

Every story begins somewhere. Maybe your next one begins here. 🌟

08/03/2026

Discover new digital fantasy art by Alicia Anspaugh — now available as downloadable prints through Celestial Imprint Publishing and the Des Moines New Age Shop. Explore pieces inspired by mythology, folklore, cryptids, and original worlds, with new additions every week. Dive into the collection and support an independent artist: https://wix.to/C7fBAaS

Discover digital artwork by Alicia Anspaugh, now available through Celestial Imprint Publishing and the Des Moines New Age Shop. Explore fantasy, mythology, folklore, cryptids, and original art with new downloads added every week.

08/02/2026

Baby Saran — 8x10 Digital Fine Art Print by Alicia Anspaugh. Soft celestial colors and quiet wonder capture a peaceful moment before an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for nurseries, reading nooks, libraries, or anyone who loves story-inspired art. Digital download — print at home or with your favorite pro service. $8.99

Shop now: https://wix.to/gle0Ej8

07/31/2026

New from Alicia Anspaugh: The Art of Pigs — three new paintings including Baby Saran from the webnovel The Whole Point, plus an excerpt from Lucky Lucky Stars and a narrated YouTube reading. Dive into whimsical fantasy art and the stories that inspired it. Read more: https://wix.to/SbUZ3tV

Celebrate The Art of Pigs with three new paintings by Alicia Anspaugh, including Baby Saran from the new webnovel The Whole Point, plus the Lucky Lucky Stars excerpt and narrated YouTube reading.

06/14/2026

Striped Fortune debuts at the He-Man & She‑Ra Art Show — a new fantasy piece by Alicia Anspaugh that ties to the short story “Good Luck” and the novella See You Tomorrow. Peek the artwork, read the companion story, and celebrate indie art and storytelling. Read more: https://wix.to/5FICWhW

See Striped Fortune, a new fantasy artwork by Alicia Anspaugh featured in the He-Man & She-Ra Art Show. Includes a companion short story reading, Good Luck, connected to the novella See You Tomorrow.