Welcome to the website of Serena T. Wills, embark on a creative literary journey as you will get to know more about the poet, published author, publishing coach, workshop facilitator and health and wellness writer that touches many lives. Through books, articles, virtual conversations, shows, events and workshops, Serena is able to not only connect with her audience about the stories behind her literary works, but also share her knowledge. Being able to touch lives through the literary arts and health and wellness is a passion of Serena’s and her continuous servanthood throughout communities is something that she knows she has been placed on this earth to do. Explore and enjoy her poetry, creative stories, testimonies and her advocacy for health and wellness. If you are interested in finding out more about her health and wellness coaching practice please visit, “Divine Wryte Wellness.”
Artists’ Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3
Artists’ Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3 is now available for purchase. You can now order both the paperback and eBook through the store! If you would like the audiobook, then head over to Audible here.
From the author of Reconstruction, Pieces of Life Volume 1, The Awakening, Pieces of Life Volume 2, and Crying Tears of Teal comes a poetry book filled with the diverse genres and beauty of the arts! Artists’ Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3 is Serena’s dedication to her love for the arts and the innumerable ways art has impacted her life. Artistically crafted verses illuminate some of her life experiences—as a little girl mesmerized by the intricate choreography of her mother’s African dance company, The International Afrikan American Ballet—as a teenager/young woman riding the New York City subway captivated by dancers and rappers performing on the platform and trains—as an artist coming into her own, communing and collaborating with other artists, painters, musicians, and writers—as a professional, employed with arts education organizations—to the present as a master Poet and craftswoman of spoken word! She also writes about the experiences of others and how the arts healed their lives. This book is a live artistic showcase intertwining poetry and pages. So, grab your front row seat!!! It’s time to escape into poetic bliss in Artists Paradise.
“You will utilize your five senses in ARTISTS’ PARADISE by Serena Wills. The imagery of her words floats right off the pages and into your imagination. Her verses make you want to reach out, touch poetry and experience it for yourself. This is a collection you will want to read again and again.”
KaNikki Jakarta, The First Black Poet Laureate for Alexandria, Virginia
“Artists Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3” presents a collection of poetry that extends a soul-soothing and heart-affirming touch to all. The collection’s visceral imagery, lyrical flow, and universal themes comprise the brush that paint these as forever poems. Poems you will carry in your spirit for all times. One need not be an artist or other creative to connect with this masterful collection. One need only be human; broken, or whole.
Ann Fields, Author of Voices from The Block and Founder of The Writers Block in Dallas, Texas
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FREE WORKSHOPS (ONLINE AND IN PERSON)
LET’S TELL A STORY THROUGH NARRATIVE POETRY! FREE IN PERSON WORKSHOP
The James Duncan Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA Thursday, April 24th, 2025, from 6:00-7:30pm EST
Space is Limited…Register Here to Reserve Your Seat
In this workshop, participants will learn about the art of storytelling through narrative poetry and what this form is all about. Narrative poems can be short or long and can use characters, a theme and setting. Participants will be given time to write a poem and at the end, there will be sharing. Come on out, learn a form of poetry during National Poetry Month and let’s write together!
Celebrating Reconstruction, Pieces of Life Volume 10th Anniversary!!!
June 14, 2014, in the height of my Lyme Disease Battle I was determined to release my first poetry book! Reconstruction, Pieces of Life Volume 1 is officially 10 years old! I’m thankful for the village that believed in me, pushed me along to get it done. Shout out to Stacey Lueker of Essex Graphix for the cover design and typesetting, David Rodriguez (Dr. Gorilla) for the beautiful cover art and other contributions inside the book, artists Samax Amen, Soukaa, Riki Johnson-Atkins for contributing artwork, Dee Hill for the author photo and my amazing editor Dawn Adams!!! Music in the first part of the original trailer is by Melody Memory and is produced by my dear friend Bradley Evans.
Read below for what’s to come in this 10th year! Exciting revamps, flash sales, the new audiobook and more!
Much love everyone and thank you all for your continued support!
The Reconstruction Audiobook is Now Available on Audible!!!
Audiobook #2 is officially recorded and available on Audible!!! Click here to listen today! The 10th Anniversary Audiobook Edition of Reconstruction, Pieces of Life Volume 1 was a blessing to record!!!! The anniversary edition has a few new poems added! I also decided to add an eBook and that will be accessible through the store!
Stay tuned for more release dates and flash sales to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Reconstruction, Pieces of Life Volume 1! In the meantime, head over to Audible and listen to Reconstruction, Pieces of Life, Volume 1, the 10th Anniversary Edition Today!
Thank you to my producer, Maurice Carroll, absolutely amazing!!
Check out the link below for some of the footage of recording!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5yYVRepwI5/?igsh=MXc5M3RuaW9yODdmMQ==
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Revamped Reconstruction, Pieces of Life, Volume 1, the eBook is Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for a revamped eBook which will be coming soon! More great poems, a revamped introduction and more. Stay tuned to find out how you can get your copy!
What’s Next and Ongoing Projects!
Serena is continuously working on a few other projects from book release events for her latest book, Artists’
Paradise, Pieces of Life Volume 3, completing her memoir about her battle with Lyme Disease, more poetry books, dusting off fiction books which will come to light in 2025, continuing to offer workshops on poetry through her Love Is…Poetry Series and self-publishing. She has recorded self-publishing workshops available in the store for download so participants from near and far can learn about the process, has begun to coach people individually on their self-publishing journey and much more. Check out the store so you can learn more about her books.
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How to Reach Serena!
Contact Me for book signings, author talks, vendor events, interviews and to order autographed books individually or in bulk. I’m also on social media on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Peace, love & light.