William Alexander

William Alexander (full name William Joseph Alexander, born in 1976) is an acclaimed author, academic, and the 2012 National Book Award–winning writer of Goblin Secrets—a richly imaginative young‑adult fantasy set in the magical city of Zombay AllGreatQuotes+6Goodreads+6William Alexander+6. His debut novel captured widespread admiration for its inventive world‑building and lyrical storytelling, drawing praise from luminaries such as Ursula K. Le Guin +1William Alexander+1.

Born and raised in Miami and now living in Vermont, Alexander studied theater, folklore, and English literature, and transitioned from working in IT and theater to full‑time writing and teaching in a Master of Fine Arts program for children’s and young adult literature William Alexander+1Goodreads+1. He has since written several novels, including Ghoulish Song and Ambassador, and he serves as an adjunct professor at the Vermont College of Fine Arts fable.co+2+2Goodreads+2.

Among Alexander’s most quoted glimpses of his poetic sensibility is: “Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall…” +2+2AllGreatQuotes+2. Another reflective line is: “The white sail of his soul has rounded the promontory – death.” +3AllGreatQuotes+3+3. These quotes highlight his love for lyrical imagery, introspection, and a deep connection with natural metaphors—qualities that echo throughout his fiction and essays.

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