Dr. Arlene Dowdy is a 1985 Tar Heel graduate. She credits her parents, her faith in God, her career as an educator, all the books she read from her hometown library, Given Memorial Library in Pinehurst, NC, and international travel for her knowledge and understanding of life, people and our sometimes- scary world. In 2009, she received the surprise that changed her life.

Writing has been Arlene’s hobby and passion from a child. She doesn’t understand how anyone can be bored, because ideas and stories live in her mind. Arlene brings these stories to paper, her people, then to the stage, the screen or a book. She entertains, inspires, and encourages people of all ages.