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A state-wide celebration of books and writers each October, organized in partnership with the Utah Humanities group. Find more Book Festival events at www.utahhumanities.org
Join us for a panel-style local authors night. Book sales and signings to follow presentation. Click "Learn More" to view the full event page, including author bios and access info.
Join New York Times Bestselling author, Jennifer Nielsen, to learn about historical fiction writing in this family-friendly author night.
Kids & teens ages 0-17 who attend may enter a drawing to several copies of Jennifer's books. Limit one book per child. Winners must be present to win.
A book signing will follow this event. Many thanks to Three Goats Gruff book store for providing book sales for this event.
Jennifer Nielsen was born and raised in northern Utah, where she still lives today with her family. She is the author of THE FALSE PRINCE; the TRAITOR’S GAME series, the historical novels, ICEBERG, A NIGHT DIVIDED, WORDS ON FIRE, LINES OF COURAGE and several other titles. She loves chocolate, old books, and lazy days in the mountains.
So you've written a hit story but no readers? Learn how to woo your first 100 loyal readers with a practical marketing and publishing strategy for your short stories, novels and comics. Participants will learn: 1. How to write a pitch that works. 2. How to deliver 'free samples' of fiction. 3. How to reach readers who will love your stories, share with friends and beg for more.
Clint Stoker is a local Utah author, best known for his comic book series, Downcast. Clint started by writing and self-publishing novels, comics, graphic novels and short stories. His success with crowdfunding has led to more than $260,000 in book sales and opened the doors to small-press publishing deals for his comics and short stories.
Join us for an electrifying evening with Todd Hugie, author of the gripping suspense novel House Down Dirt Lane.
Todd Hugie will delve into the creation of this captivating story, exploring the blend of real-life events, political intrigue, and the unseen forces that drive the narrative. Discover the inspiration behind the characters, the challenges of weaving fact with fiction, and the process of building suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you’re a fan of thrillers, interested in the writing process, or simply love a good story, this event promises an unforgettable experience.
Residing in Utah’s picturesque Cache Valley, Todd Hugie draws inspiration from the beauty around him, supported by his loving wife, Sandra, and their five wonderful children, dog, and mischievous cat. His diverse experiences, including an adventurous childhood, serving in the Marine Corps, and earning degrees in computer science and library and information science, shape his imaginative storytelling. He currently works at Utah State University Libraries as the director of information technology and has been involved in running and race directing for over forty years. This is his first suspense novel.
These events are made possible in partnership with Utah Humanities as part of the annual Utah Humanities Book Festival.
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