Alicia I. Dearn, Esq. works as a trial lawyer, entrepreneur, and author. She publishes on topics of law, business, politics, and memoir. “Amelia Elliot” is the pen name for Ms. Dearn’s fictional works in women’s and literary fiction, romance, sci-fi, and political and legal thrillers. She lives with her husband, three big dogs, and three riotous kittens.