Literary Curriculum Vitae (March 2019)

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1 Page 1 of 23 Johnny Worthen 1730 Colchester Ct. Sandy, UT (801) C johnny@johnnyworthen.com Literary Curriculum Vitae (March 2019) Education Bachelor of Arts English, Classics Minor, University of Utah, Magna Cum Laude Master of Arts American Studies University of Utah, Magna Cum Laude Literary Employment Associate Instructor, Lifelong Learning, University of Utah, 2015 current Editor, Omnium Gatherum Media, 2015 current Program Coordinator, League of Utah Writers, 2015 (volunteer) President Elect, League of Utah Writers (volunteer) President League of Utah Writers (2018-current) (volunteer) Publishing Credits Books: Beatrysel Omnium Gatherum Media, (September 12, 2013) (ISBN ) Dr. Stuart s Heart (Novelette) Omnium Gatherum Media (March 30, 2014) (ISBN ) Eleanor, The Unseen Book 1, Jolly Fish Press (July 1, 2014) (ISBN ) The Brand Demand, Cherokee McGhee (March 5, 2015) (ISBN ) Celeste, The Unseen Book 2, Jolly Fish Press (July 14, 2015) (ISBN ) The Finger Trap, Jolly Fish Press (November 24, 2015) (ISBN ) David, The Unseen Book 3, Jolly Fish Press (May 2, 2016) (ISBN ) What Immortal Hand, Omnium Gatherum Media (September 2017) (ISBN 13:

2 Page 2 of 23 Short Stories: The Point, in Little Visible Delight Omnium Gatherum (December 5, 2013) (ISBN ) A Thousand Secret Doors in Secrets and Doors Crimson Edge Publishing Company (January 23, 2015) (ISBN ) Keep Sweet in Old Scratch and Owl Hoots, Griffin Publishers (January 9, 2015) (ISBN ) The Grape Whisperer in Heroic, Tales of the Extraordinary, Salt Lake Comic Con (September, 2015) (Special Edition) The Lost Curse of the Witch s Nest in Hidden in Plain Sight, James Ward Kirk Publishing (November 30, 2015) (ISBN ) May 15th in It Came From the Great Salt Lake, Griffin Publishers (February 11, 2016) (ISBN ) Flame Unspeakable, in Apocalypse Utah: A Collection of Utah Horror, Griffin Publishers (February 2017) (ISBN ) The Strange Vanishing of Charles Prescott, Billionaire in Mirages and Speculations: Science Fiction and Fantasy from the Desert, Kydala Publishing, Inc. (August 19, 2017) (ISBN ) Audra s Confession, in The Hunger, A Collection of Utah Horror, Twisted Tree Press (April 10, 2018)(ISBN ) Counting, in A Year of the Monkeys, Genre Writers Infinite Monkeys Corporation (August 12, 2018) (ISBN ) The Strange Vanishing of Charles Prescott, Billionaire in At First Glance, LUW Press (August 13, 2018) (ISBN ) Editing: Muti-Nation, Monique Snyman, Omnium Gatherum July 2016 Apocalypse Utah: A Collection of Utah Horror, Griffin Publishing, February 2017 The Hunger, A Collection of Utah Horror, Twisted Tree Press, April 10, 2018 A Year of the Monkeys, Genre Writers Infinite Monkeys Corporation (August 12, 2018) Blog 2012 current: Honors and Awards Gold Tier President s Volunteer Service Award, 2016 Gold Tier President s Volunteer Service Award, 2017 Utah Writer of the Year

3 Page 3 of 23 Gold Quill, League of Utah Writers - Outstanding Young Adult Novel, Eleanor, The Unseen Book 1 Silver Quill, League of Utah Writers Outstanding Novel The Brand Demand Honorable Mention, League of Utah Writers short genre fiction, Last Summer Recommended Read, League of Utah Writers, Young Adult Published Novel, Celeste, The Unseen Book 2 Diamond Quill highest scoring work of all published books, The Finger Trap. Third Place, League of Utah Writers Prose: Speculative Fiction Category, The Strange Vanishing of Charles Prescott, Billionaire Silver Quill League of Utah Writers Outstanding Anthology, The Hunger Honorable Mention, League of Utah Writers Prose: Young Adult Fiction, As To Plan Affiliations President-League of Utah Writers (2018-current) Associate Member of National Horror Writers Association Founding Member of Utah Chapter of The Horror Writers Association Founding Member and Vice President, League of Utah Writers Speculative/ Genre Fiction Chapter The Infinite Monkeys Council Member League of Utah Writers Conference Planning Committee (2016- current) Academic Teaching January 26 March 1, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): A Study in Mystery (genre study and creative writing) May 11 June 15, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): A Study in Mystery (genre study and creative writing) October 11 November 22, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Literary Querying The Art of Rejection (workshop and class) January 24 March 7, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): A Study in Mystery (genre study and creative writing) July 8 & 15th, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing Bootcamp (workshop and class) November 4 & 11th, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing Bootcamp (workshop and class) January 23 February 27, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing I (two sections) March 19 - April 23, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing II March 24 & 31, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing Bootcamp (workshop and class)

4 Page 4 of 23 June 12 July 17, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing I July 7 & 14, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing Bootcamp (workshop and class) September 10 October 15, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing 1 October 6 & 13, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Hardcore Horror Writing (workshop and class) October 16 November 17, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): A Study in Mystery (genre study and creative writing) October 29 December 3, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing II November 3 & 10, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing Bootcamp (workshop and class) January 15 February 19, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing 1 February 25 April 1, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Literary Querying February 26 April 2, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing 2 March 2 & 9, University of Utah, Lifelong Learning (Continuing Education): Creative Writing Bootcamp (workshop and class) Acquisitions Agent, Omnium Gatherum February 11-13, 2016: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE). (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601). April 28-May 1, 2016 World Horror Convention. (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601). September 23-24, 2016 League of Utah Writers 2016 Fall Conference (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) February 16-18, 2017: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE). (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601). April 27-30, 2017 StokerCon 2017 (The Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA 90802) October 6-7, 2017 League of Utah Writers 2017 Fall Conference (Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus, 4600 Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, UT) June 21-23, 2018, FyreCon (Weber State University-Davis Campus, 2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton, Utah 84041) Event Planning & Management

5 Page 5 of 23 Program Coordinator, 2016 League of Utah Writers Spring Conference (April 9, 2016, Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus, 4600 Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, UT) Committee Member Spring Into Books (May 28, 2016, The Viridian Center 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT Program Coordinator 2016 League of Utah Writers Summer Prequel - Editing (July 9th, 2016, West Jordan City Hall, 8000 Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088)) Program Coordinator 2016 League of Utah Writers Summer Prequel - Querying (August 6th, 2016, West Jordan City Hall, 8000 Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088) Program Coordinator 2016 League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (September 23-24, 2016, (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Conference Lead as President Elect, 2017 League of Utah Writers Spring Conference ( ) Planner and Coordinator, Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (October 6-9, 2016, Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017) Program Coordinator, 2017 League of Utah Writers Spring Conference (April 9, 2016, Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus, 4600 Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, UT) Committee Member Spring Into Books (May 20, 2017, The Viridian Center 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088) Committee Member, 2017 League of Utah Writers Summer Prequel - Editing (June 3rd, 2017, West Jordan City Hall, 8000 Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088) President-Elect/Program Coordinator 2017 League of Utah Writers Summer Prequel - Marketing (July 19th, 2017, The Viridian Center 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088) President-Elect/Program Coordinator League of Utah Writers Fall Conference; (October 6-7, 2017, Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus, 4600 Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, UT) Event Committee, Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (October 19-20, 2017, Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017) President-Elect League of Utah Writers Quills Conference; (August 23-25, 2018 Salt Lake City Marriott University Park, 480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108) President League of Utah Writers, Spring Conference (April 27, 2019, Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus, 4600 Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, UT) Presenter April 12, 2014: League of Utah Writers Spring Conference (Salt Lake Community College Larry H. Miller Campus, 9750 South 300 West, Sandy, Utah) Foreshadowing Symbolism

6 Page 6 of 23 July 3-5, 2014: FantasyCon (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) The Cornetto Trilogy August 1-3, 2014: Fandemonium (The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd, Boise, Idaho 83702) Fake it til you make it Selling your book, the art of rejection A reading for writers, a reading for fans September 12-13, 2014: League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (Davis Conference Center, 1651 N 700 W, Layton, UT 84041) Fake it 'Til you make it. A book in 90 days Querying, The Art of Rejection Symbolism, Make Your Writing Do More KEYNOTE SPEECH - We must be crazy! October 24, 2014: St. George Book Festival, The Writer's Journey: One Day Workshop (Dixie State University, Holland Bldg, 225 S 700 E, St George, UT 84770) Symbolism: Make Your Writing Do More February 12-14, 2015: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Character Creation and Management A Novel in 90 days Fake it Till you Make It July 17-18, 2015: Salt Lake Steamfest (Sheraton Hotel, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) A Story in an Hour August 20, 2015: Herriman Book Club Discussion of Eleanor August 28-29, 2015: League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (Riverwoods Conference Center, 615 Riverwoods Parkway, Logan, UT 84321) A Study in Genre - Where does my book fit There are No Rules: Here are 10 - Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing Conflict in Fiction September 11-13, 2015: Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Conferenc (The Westin Westminster Boulevard, Westminster, Colorado, 80020) Character Creation and Management Symbolism and Theory

7 Page 7 of 23 September 30, 2015: Rebel Convergence (Wasatch County Library, 465 East 1200 South, Heber City, UT 84032) A Novel in 90 Days October 8, 2015: Utah Humanities Book Festival & League of Utah Writers Oquirrh Chapter (The Viridian Center 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088) A Glimpse into Horror October 23, 2015: St. George Book Festival, Writer's Journey Workshop (610 S. Airport Road, St. George UT 84770) There are NO Rules; Here are 10 Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules of Writing November 13, 2015: Independence High School (636 Independence Ave, Provo, UT 84601) 2 x Writing Presentation to English classes 3 Hour Writing Workshop for select students February 11-13, 2016: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) A Glimpse of Horror April 14-17, 2016: Pikes Peak Writing Conference (PPWC) (Colorado Springs Marriott, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919) A Novel in 90 Days (Three Hour Conference Prequel Workshop) Where Does My Book Fit In - A Study in Genre Foreshadowing: Give Us a Hint Symbolism Theory: Connection and Reference April 28-May 1, 2016 World Horror Convention. (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601). A Glimpse of Horror May 24, 2016: Paradigm High School ( W, South Jordan, UT 84095) 1 hour author presentation, Mrs. Shaw s creative writing class. May 28, 2016: Spring into Books (The Viridian Center 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT A History of Mystery June 10-11, 2016: B-Fest, (Barnes & Noble Red Cliffs Mall 1720 East Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, UT 84790) The Primal Connections of Horror and Suspense July 9th, 2016 League of Utah Writers Summer Prequel - Editing (July 9th, 2016, West Jordan City Hall, 8000 Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088)

8 Page 8 of 23 Master of Ceremonies, Opening Remarks Seeing the author s vision August 24, 2016, League of Utah Writers Cache Valley Chapter (Logan City Library, 255 North Main, Logan, UT 84321) Conflict, Suspense and Tension September 23-24, 2016 League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) A Glimpse of Horror Layering: Writing that Does More (with Callie Stoker, editor) Mystery Theory October 6-9, 2016 Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017) October 26, 2016 Classroom Visit Hana Jabr s Creativing Writing Class (City Academy 555 East 200 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84102) A Novel in 90 Days Prepping for Nanowrimo with Q&A November 5, 2016 Local Authors and You (Viridian Event Center, 8030 S 1825 W West Jordan, UT 84088) Mystery Theory for Writers January 9, 2017 Brigham City Writers (Box Elder County Building, 1 South Main, Brigham City, Utah 84302) Introduction to Mystery February 2, 2017 Oquirrh Writers (West Jordan City Hall Community Room, 8000 S Redwood Rd., West Jordan, UT Writing to Theme February 4, 2017 League of Utah Writers Leadership Conference (West Jordan City Hall Community Room, 8000 S Redwood Rd., West Jordan, UT Inclusion February 16-18, 2017 Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Theory of Mystery February 23, 2017 American International School of Utah (4998 South 360 West Murray, UT 84123) Introduction to Horror March 25, 2017 Teen Author Boot Camp (Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 Center St. Provo, UT 84601)

9 Page 9 of 23 Writing Prompts March 31, 2017 Ogden Inspired Writing Workshops (Good Company Theater, th Street, Second Floor, Ogden, UT 84401) Reading and Discussion April 8, 2017 League of Utah Writers Spring Conference (Salt Lake Community College, Taylorsville Campus, 4600 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84123) Keynote Speaker April 20-22, 2017 Las Vegas Writers Conference (Sam s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, 5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122) Breakfast Keynote Symbolism Theory (twice) Recipe for a Faceted Book (twice) April 27-30, 2017 StokerCon 2017 (The Queen Mary, Long Beach, California) Horror University: Mistakes Were Made June 8-10, 2017 FyreCon (Weber State University-Davis Campus, 2750 University Boulevard, Layton, UT 84041) Writing for Young Adults Writing to Theme Character Creation and Management, The D&D Way There are No Rules; Here are Ten July 27, 2017 Support Imagination (Eborn Books, 254 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) History of Mystery August 2, 2017 Authors in the Round Workshop Series, (Holladay Library 2150 East Murray Holladay Road, Salt Lake City, UT History of Mystery August 30, 2017 Henderson Writers Group (Skinny Dugans, 4127 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102) Writing to Theme September 8-10, 2017 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Gold Conference (Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street, Denver Colorado 80207) Glimpsing Horror Round Table/Public Panel: Birds of a Feather Horror The Faceted Story September 16, 2017 Boise Book Fest (Boise Centre, 850 W Front St., Boise, ID 83702)

10 Page 10 of 23 A Novel in 90 Days October 4, 2017, Weber County Library Local Panels and Workshops (Weber County Library, Southwest Branch 2039 West 4000 South, Roy, UT 84067) The Faceted Novel October 6-7, 2017, League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus, 4600 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84123) Mistakes Were Made Writing to Theme Master of Ceremonies & Awards Banquet Keynote October 11, 2017 League of Utah Writers Infinite Monkey Chapter Meeting (Draper Library, 1136 Pioneer Rd., Draper, UT 84020) Building Compelling Characters October 12, 2017 League of Utah Writers Flaming Gnomes Chapter Meeting (Thunder Ridley s, 4045 East Pony Express Parkway, Eagle Mountain, UT Building Compelling Characters Constructive Critiquing October 19-20, 2017 Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017) Event Host October 28, 2017 NaNoWriMo Kickoff Event. (Kafeneio, 258 East 3300 South Salt Lake, UT 84115) Keynote Speaker November 16, 2017 Aspire to Be (Alta High School, S 1000 E, Sandy, UT 84094) Alta High School s Career Fair December 3, 2017, Henderson Writers Group, (Community Lutheran Church 3720 E Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89121) A Study in Mystery April 14, 2018, Teen Author Boot Camp (Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 Center St., Provo, UT 84601) Presentation: A Novel in 90 Days April 26-29, 2018, Pike s Peak Writers Conference (Colorado Springs Marriott, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919) Magick: A Seminar of the Occult Techniques of the Advanced Novelist

11 Page 11 of 23 Writing to Theme Writing Young Adult May 26, 2018, South Jordan Writers Conference (South Jordan Community Center, S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095) Mystery, History and Secrets June 6, 2018, League of Utah Writers Summer Symposium (Eccles Conference Center, Utah State University, 5005 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT) The Faceted Book Writing to Theme June 21-23, 2018, FyreCon (Weber State University-Davis Campus, 2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton, Utah 84041) The Faceted Story Mistakes Were Made August 23-25, 2018, Quills, (Salt Lake City Marriott University Park,480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah Half Day Prequel: Querying, The Art of Rejection Interview: Tim Dorsey Deeper Reading for Deeper Writing: Introduction to Deconstruction Outlining: A map not a death sentence September 6-8, 2018: FanX (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) Writing To Theme September 19, 2018: Blue Quills Writers (Weber County Library - Southwest Branch 2039 W 4000 S., Roy, UT 84067) Writing to Theme September 20, 2018: Taylorsville High School Visit (Taylorsville High School 5225 S Redwood Rd., Taylorsville, UT 84123) Writing Compelling Characters September 22, 2018: American Fork Writing Conference (Library Event) (American Fork Public Library, 64 South 100 East, American Fork, UT 84003) Character Development Before the Fact; Hit the Ground Running September 27, 2018: North Ogden Junior High (575 East 2900 North, Ogden, UT 84414) I am an author; I auth

12 Page 12 of 23 October 9, 2018: Speed Date with a Book Brigham City Library, 26 E. Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302) Pitching my books October 27, 2018, Davis Writing Conference (Weber State University Davis, 2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton, UT 8404) A Novel in 90 Days January 25, 2019, Wasatch Writers Fellowship Conference (Hopebox Theatre 1700 Frontage Rd. Kaysville, UT 84037) A Study in Mystery Expert Panelist February 12-14, 2014: Life The Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) From Start to Finish: Prewriting From Start to Finish: Drafting the Manuscript From Start to Finish: Selling the Novel Diseases and Epidemics Apocalypses Throughout History Writing, Literacy, and Culture Writing Horror April 17-19, 2014: Salt Lake Comic Con FanX (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) Paranormal Stories: The Case for the Supernatural at Walmart Young Adult and Middle Grade Fiction: Its Appeal to all Ages Invasion of the Remakes, Reboots & Sequels: Are We Seeing the Demise of New and Original Movies? Build a Story: Watch Authors Brainstorm a Complete Story Top Things to Do and Not to Do as an Aspiring Writer Horror: Why We Watch It, Why We Read It, Why We Love It July 3-5, 2014: FantasyCon (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) Great Villains- Why We Love To Hate Them Epic Fantasy Contemporary Fantasy September 4-6, 2014: Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) The Writer's Journey: 1001 Stories of Breaking in as a Published Author

13 Page 13 of 23 Build a Story 3D or not 3D Demonology, Are Demons Real September 12-13, 2014: League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (Davis Conference Center, 1651 N 700 W, Layton, UT 84041) Genre Groups January 29-31, 2015: Salt Lake Comic Con Fan-X (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) Bad Writing Advice Remain as you were The Hero and the Status Quo, the Villain as Progressive Getting published: It Can Be Done! February 12-14, 2015: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Dark Humor Write What You Know Getting Ideas From Everyday Skills Edgar Allen Poe Wine, Ravens, and Beating Hearts Disease & Epidemics So You Want to Write Horror? Business of Sequels: Why So Many? Branding Yourself: How to promote yourself Myth & Symbol, History & Fantasy May 22-24, 2015: Conduit, There and Back Again (Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport, 5151 Wiley Post Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, ) YA Fantasy We're all just 14 at heart Monster in a Minute Reimagining Families July 17-18, 2015: Salt Lake Steamfest 2015 (Sheraton Hotel, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) Victorian Ghost Stories Jack the Ripper Punking Classic Horror Why Steampunk and Horror Go Hand in Hand Stories of Poe and Verne Origins of Famous Monsters August 1, 2015: Calliope Writes: Compel, Polish, Pitch & Sign Writers Conference Expert Guest Panelist: Q & A August 28-29, 2015: League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (Riverwoods Conference Center, 615 Riverwoods Parkway, Logan, UT 84321)

14 Page 14 of 23 How Far is Too Far in Young Adult Fiction? September 24-26, 2015: Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) Next Sunday A.D.: The impact of MST3K on our Culture No Kids Allowed: Writing for Adults Remakes: Love 'em or Hate 'em? January 17, 2016: Calliope Writes: Compel, Polish, Pitch & Sign Writers Conference Expert Guest Panelist: Q & A February 11-13, 2016: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Promoting through Book Signings Subcultures Running the Babylon 5 Marathon The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Science Fiction, B Movies, & Cult Classics Above and Beyond Space Odyssey, with Arthur C Clarke Hitchhiking with Douglas Adams Games and Human Interaction March 5, 2016: Calliope Writes: Compel, Polish, Pitch & Sign Writers Conference Expert Guest Panelist: Q & A March 24-26, 2016: Salt Lake Comic Con FanX (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) RPGs & Story: Enhancing Your Gaming Experience History, Myth, and Archaeology: Enriching Your Fantasy Stories with Research from the Real World I Think I'm Possessed: Our Fascination with Satanic Horror Werewolves and other Shapeshifters April 9, 2016: League of Utah Writers Spring Conference (Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville Campus, 4600 Redwood Rd Salt Lake City, UT 84123) Revision Panel April 28-May 1, 2016 World Horror Convention. (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601). Utah Horror June 10-11, 2016: B-Fest, (Barnes & Noble Red Cliffs Mall 1720 East Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, UT 84790) Young Adult Fantasy and Paranormal panel June 27, 2016: Authors in the Round, Salt Lake County Library Event, (Hunter Library

15 4740 West 4100 South West Valley City, Utah 84120) Author Discussion: Mysteries, Cozy Mystery, Suspense/Thriller Page 15 of 23 July 26, 2016: Authors in the Round, Salt Lake County Library Event, (Kearns Library 5350 South 4220 West, Kearns, Utah 84118) Author Discussion: Young Adult & Paranormal Novels August 17, 2016: Authors in the Round, Salt Lake County Library Event, (Whitmore Libraray, 2197 E. Ft. Union Boulevard, Salt Lake City, Utah ) Author Discussion: Literary and General Fiction August 25, 2016 Author Library Series, (American Fork Library, 64 South 100 East American Fork, UT 84003) Booklovers Day September 1-3, 2016: Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) Salt Lake Comic Con Writer's Retreat Part One: Outlining or Pantsing Your Novel Salt Lake Comic Con Writer's Retreat Part Three: Revising, Editing, and Query Letters Mass Consumption of Brains! How Horror Reflects the Current State of the World September 23-24, 2016: League of Utah Writers Fall Conference (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) How to Scare Your Audience Books You Should Have Read (moderator) LUW Progress and Visions - Getting the Most from your Membership The Do's and Don'ts of Presenting Yourself as an Author September 28, 2016 Authors in the Round, (Bingham Creek Library, 4834 West 9000 South, West Jordan, Utah 84081) October 4, 2016 Authors in the Round, (Brigham City Library, 26 E. Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302) October 6-9, 2016 Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017, November 15, 2016, FBLA Entrepreneur Panel (Hunter High School, 4200 South 5600 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84120) February 16-18, 2017: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Pulp Fiction Power Grow Confidence and Courage Through Self-Expression

16 Page 16 of 23 Dirty Streets - Writing Crime and Thrillers Gone but not Forgotten Apocalypse vs. Dystopia March 17-18, 2017: Salt Lake Comic Con FanX (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) Build A Story: Professional Storytellers Create from Scratch March 22, 2017: Brigham City Library Event (Brigham City Library, 26 E Forest St. Brigham City, UT 84302) The Utah Writing Community March 23 25, 2017 Calliope Writes: Compel, Polish, Pitch & Sign (1 Source Business Solutions, 6966 Commerce Park Dr. Midvale, UT 84047) Professional Spotlight March 25, 2017 Teen Author Boot Camp (Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 Center St. Provo, UT 84601) Publishing Panel Writers Blooper Reel April 27-30, 2017 StokerCon 2017 (The Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA 90802) Books Three, Four and Beyond: Writing A Series Comparing Scares: Writing Fiction vs. Games Pitches with the experts Beat Sheets and Novel Outlines June 8-10, 2017 FyreCon (Weber State University-Davis Campus, 2750 University Boulevard, Layton, UT 84041) Books the influenced the Authors Underused Conflicts: What are They and How They Make Your Story Stronger Writing Humor July 26, 2017 Authors in the Round (Sandy Library, South Petunia Way, Sandy, UT 84092) Panel on Paranormal and YA Fiction August 31, 2017, Authors in the Round (Kearns Library, 5350 South 4220 West, Kearns, UT Panel of Editing and Polishing September 8-10, 2017 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Gold Conference (Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street, Denver Colorado 80207) Round Table/Public Panel: Birds of a Feather Horror

17 Page 17 of 23 September 21-23, 2017 Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) Panel: Monsters and Villains; Why the Bad Guys are so Cool Panel: Match Game - Salt Lake Comic Con September 29, 2017, Mining the Library Mother Lode; A Utah Library Association Event (Park City Library, 1255 Park Avenue, Park City, UT 84060) Author Panel October 4, 2017, Weber County Library Local Panels and Workshops (Weber County Library, Southwest Branch 2039 West 4000 South, Roy, UT 84067) Author Panel October 13-15, 2017 Calliope Writing Coach Seminar (Source One Services, 6925 S Union Park Ctr., Midvale, Utah 84047) Author Panel October 19-20, 2017 Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017) November 2, 2017, An Evening with Authors, (Ditta Caffé, 1560 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84106) Author Panel November 14, 2017, FBLA Entrepreneur Panel (Hunter High School, 4200 South 5600 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84120) Expert Panel February 15-17, 2018, Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Crime Writing Writing the Opposite Gender Adding Mystery April 26-29, 2018, Pike s Peak Writers Conference (Colorado Springs Marriott, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919) YA Round Table Read and Critique June 6, 2018, League of Utah Writers Summer Symposium (Eccles Conference Center, Utah State University, 5005 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT) To Agent or Not to Agent June 21-23, 2018, FyreCon (Weber State University-Davis Campus, 2750 University Park Boulevard, Layton, Utah 84041)

18 Page 18 of 23 Writing a Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror Romance Portrayal of Death and Dying: Discussing the Philosophy of the Memento Mori More than the Mistress of All Evil: Does Explaining Away Character's Evil Through Backstories Help or Hurt August 23-25, 2018, Quills, (Salt Lake City Marriott University Park,480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah Live Critique: Adult SFF/Horror Live Critique: Mystery, Thrillers, Suspense, Crime September 6-8, 2018: FanX (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) Turning Ideas into Novels October 18-21, 2018 Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017) November 3, 2018, Local Authors and You (Viridian Center, 8030 South 1825 West West Jordan, UT 84088) Authors Influences November 15, 2018, 4th Annual Entrepreneur Conference (Hunter High School 4200 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84120) Entrepreneur Panel January 25, 2019, Wasatch Writers Fellowship Conference (Hopebox Theatre 1700 Frontage Rd. Kaysville, UT 84037) Traditional Publishing February 14 16, 2019, Life, the Universe, and Everything (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, UT 84601) Sexy Monsters: Mermaids, Vampires, the Beast Like a Boss: Mafia Origins and Operations How Wide the Divide: Bridging Genre Fiction and Literary Fiction Public Appearances/Readings/Signings/Spotlight Events April 9, 2014 Orem Library (58 N State St, Orem, UT 84057) May 26th, 2014 ReBook Deck Author Signing (159 East Main St. Midway, UT 84049)

19 Page 19 of 23 June 28th, 2014 Eleanor (Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Sugarhouse), McIntyre Center, 1104 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106) August 9th, 2014 ( Barnes & Noble Booksellers (West Jordan), Jordan Landing, 7157 Plaza Center Drive, West Jordan, UT 84084) August 29-30, 2014, ReBook (159 East Main St. Midway, UT 84049) September 4-6, 2014: Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) September 25, 2014, Reading - Helicon West (Logan Library, 255 North Main Street, Logan, Utah) October 4, 2014 (Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Layton), 1780 North Woodland, Park Dr. Layton, UT 84041) October 25, 2014, St. George Book Festival Book Expo (St. George Children's, Museum, 3rd floor, 86 S. Main Street, St. George UT) December 6th, 2014 Spotlight: Dungeon Crawlers Radio Live Interview February 13, Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) Saturday, April 18, 2015 (Sugarhouse Barnes & Noble, 1104 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106) June 16, 2015, The Book Peddler, 106 Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT June 25th 2015, Guest Dungeon Crawler's Radio (FilmQuest) July 17-18, 2015, Salt Lake Steamfest (Sheraton Hotel, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) July 18, 2015, The King's English Bookstore, (1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105) July 21, 2015 Get Pop-Cultured Barnes & Noble (1780 Woodland Park Dr Layton, UT 84041) August 7, 2015 (Barnes & Noble, 1780 Woodland Park Dr., Layton, UT 84041) August 12, 2015 Utah Book Month Twitter Chat

20 Page 20 of 23 September 19, 2015 Authorpalooza, Southtowne Barnes & Noble, (10180 State Street, Sandy, UT 84070) September 24-26, 2015: Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) October 10, 2015 Utah Humanities Book Festival (The Viridian Center, 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088) October , Barnes & Noble Red Cliffs Mall (1720 East Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, UT 84790) October 24, 2015 St. George Book Festival (88 W. 100 South, St. George UT 84770) November 28, 2015 Sugarhouse Barnes & Noble (1104 East 2100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84106) December 3, 2015, guest Dungeon Crawler's Radio, podcast January 17, 2016 Calliope Writes: Compel, Polish, Pitch & Sign Writers Conference (Holodeck, 200 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT) February 12, 2016: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) February 25, 2016: Author Speed Chatting and Book Signing part of Magna library 100 year anniversary celebration. (Salt Lake County Library Magna Branch 2675 South 8950 West, Magna, UT 84044) March 5, 2016 Calliope Writes: Compel, Polish, Pitch & Sign Writers Conference (Holodeck, 200 South 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT) March 24-26, 2016: Salt Lake Comic Con FanX (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) April 14-17, 2016: Pikes Peak Writing Conference (PPWC) (Colorado Springs Marriott, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919) April 29, 2016: World Horror Convention. (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) May 28, 2016: Spring Into Books (The Viridian Center 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088)

21 Page 21 of 23 June 10-11, 2016: B-Fest, (Barnes & Noble Red Cliffs Mall 1720 East Red Cliffs Drive, St. George, UT 84790) June 16, 2016: World of Ink Literary Podcast guest. June 27, 2016: Authors in the Round, Salt Lake County Library Event, (Hunter Library 4740 West 4100 South West Valley City, Utah 84120) July 26, 2016: Authors in the Round, Salt Lake County Library Event, (Kearns Library 5350 South 4220 West, Kearns, Utah 84118) August 17, 2016: Authors in the Round, Salt Lake County Library Event, (Whitmore Library 2197 E. Ft. Union Boulevard, Salt Lake City, Utah 84121) August 25, 2016: Author Library Series, (American Fork Library, 64 South 100 East American Fork, UT 84003) August 27, 2016: DAVID, THE UNSEEN BOOK 3 Book Launch Event, (King s English Bookstore, 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84105) September 1-3, 2016: Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT) September 23-24, 2016: League of Utah Writers 2016 Fall Conference (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) September 28, 2016 Authors in the Round, (Bingham Creek Library, 4834 West 9000 South, West Jordan, Utah 84081) October 4, 2016 Authors in the Round, (Brigham City Library, 26 E. Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302) October 6-9, 2016 Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017) October 17, 2016 World of Ink, Literary Podcast, exclusive guest. November 5, 2016 Local Authors and You (Viridian Event Center, 8030 S 1825 W West Jordan, UT 84088) February 16 & 17, 2017: Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) March 17-18, 2017: Salt Lake Comic Con FanX (Salt Palace Convention Center,100 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT)

22 Page 22 of 23 March 25, 2017 Teen Author Boot Camp (Utah Valley Convention Center, 220 Center St. Provo, UT 84601) March 31, 2017 Ogden Inspired Writing Workshops (Good Company Theater, th Street, Second Floor, Ogden, UT 84401) March 31, 2017 LITerally Podcast (Ogden, UT 84401) April 8, 2017 League of Utah Writers Spring Conference (Salt Lake Community College, Taylorsville Campus, 4600 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84123) April 20-22, 2017 Las Vegas Writers Conference (Sam s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, 5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122) April 27-30, 2017 StokerCon 2017 (The Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA 90802) May 28, 2016: Spring Into Books (The Viridian Center 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088) June 8-10, 2017 FyreCon (Weber State University-Davis Campus, 2750 University Boulevard, Layton, UT 84041) August 31, 2017, Authors in the Round (Kearns Library, 5350 South 4220 West, Kearns, UT 84118) September 8-10, 2017 Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Gold Conference (Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec Street, Denver Colorado 80207) September 16, 2017 Boise Book Fest (Boise Centre, 850 W Front St., Boise, ID 83702) September 21-23, 2017 Salt Lake Comic Con (Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) October 4, 2017, Weber County Library Local Panels and Workshops (Weber County Library, Southwest Branch 2039 West 4000 South, Roy, UT 84067) October 13-15, 2017 Calliope Writing Coach Seminar (Source One Services, 6925 S Union Park Ctr,, Midvale, Utah 84047) October 19-20, 2017 Infinite Monkey Writing Retreat (Echo Dam House, 293 Echo Dam Rd Coalville, UT 84017)

23 Page 23 of 23 December 2, 2017, Dime Grinds, Joe Maxx Coffee Company, 500 E Windmill Ln #175, Las Vegas, NV February 16, 2018, Life the Universe and Everything (LTUE) (Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 101 West 100 North, Provo, Utah 84601) April 14, 2018, Teen Author Bootcamp (Utah Valley Convention Center 220 Center St., Provo, UT 84601) April 26-29, 2018, Pike s Peak Writers Conference (Colorado Springs Marriott, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919) May 26, 2018, South Jordan Writers Conference (South Jordan Community Center, S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095) June 2, 2018, Spring Into Books, (Viridian Center, 8030 S 1825 W,, West Jordan, UT 84088) June 30, 2018, The Hunger Book Signing (Barnes & Noble Jordan Landing, 7151 Plaza Center Drive, West Jordan, UT 84084) August 23-25, 2018, Quills, (Salt Lake City Marriott University Park,480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah September 22, 2018: American Fork Writing Conference (Library Event) American Fork Public Library, 64 South 100 East, American Fork, UT October 9, 2018: Speed Date with a Book Brigham City Library, 26 E. Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302) November 3, 2018, Local Authors and You (Viridian Center, 8030 South 1825 West West Jordan, UT 84088)