Alicia Williams
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Teaching Artist, Storytelling and Author |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Introduction | I am a storyteller by nature. So, I love listening to people and their lives. As a dramatist, I enjoy researching historical figures and events and bringing them to life. Currently, I'm working towards my Master's in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults at Hamline University (Saint Paul, MN). Go Hamline! |
| Interests | I enjoy teaching dance fitness, ie Zumba, writing, reading and jigsaw puzzles. Adventure calls my name, but sometimes I live vicariously through others (like the Charlotte Roller Girls. I really want to travel more. |
| Favorite movies | Set It Off Dead Presidents The Color Purple Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Like Water for Chocolate The House of Flying Daggers Big fan of documentaries, indie films, and foreign films. |
| Favorite music | World music! Putamayo CD's are my fave. Neo-Soul, ol' skool hip hop, R&B, blues, jazz, classical, pop (Even folk, love the Carolina Chocolate Drops). |
| Favorite books | The Kite Runner Their Eyes Were Watching God Voodoo Dreams The Bluest Eye Tales of Despereaux Water for Elephants A Piece of Mine (short stories) Memoirs of a Geisha Bud, Not Buddy Things Fall Apart The Book Thief The Outsiders Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy Maniac Macgee The list goes on.... |