Arlene Williams

Arlene Williams

Author of award-winning children's books, including Dragon Soup; Tales from the Dragon's Cave: Peacemaking Stories for Everyone; How to be a Dragon... without burning your tongue; and Tiny Tortilla.
Mar
05
MISWANTING: Do the stories you read lead you astray?

MISWANTING: Do the stories you read lead you astray?

We believe in fairy tales. We really do. We grow up with stories, role models, and peers who reinforce the
4 min read
Feb
19
Imagine What?

Imagine What?

Sometimes, everything falls into place after a disturbance roils your thinking. That’s what happened when I read an article
4 min read
Feb
05
Writing Disaster

Writing Disaster

When you are creating stories about climate change, disasters may loom large in the plot. The world is already experiencing
4 min read
Jan
22
Ishmael, Challenging the Paradigm

Ishmael, Challenging the Paradigm

It’s an intellectual mystery, with a very slim plot. Not the type of book you might think would sell
3 min read
Jan
01
The Book of Hope

The Book of Hope

As I said in my previous post, I crave hope. That’s why I loved reading the latest Jane Goodall
4 min read
Dec
18
A Bias Against Hope

A Bias Against Hope

It has been a male-dominated world for a long time, and white men have been the ones leading us into
5 min read
Dec
12
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Mrs. Griggs’ garden is the loveliest ever seen, and it’s a garden with a secret. To thank new subscribers
2 min read
Nov
13
Book Giveaways: What’s Wrong with Free?

Book Giveaways: What’s Wrong with Free?

Here is a peek at the cover of a new project I am working on. It’s not my novel,
4 min read
Nov
06
MARKETING: SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL MEDIA?

MARKETING: SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL MEDIA?

I spent last weekend watching book marketing webinars during a 3-day marathon event put on by the Alliance of Independent
4 min read
Oct
31
Marketing: The Core of the Problem

Marketing: The Core of the Problem

Last week, I wrote about my social media dilemma, and I mentioned there is a price that comes with these
3 min read