Events.
Here's what I'm up to. Let's hook up.
Standing Monkey Meetings
My writing group is called The Infinite Monkeys and they're a great bunch of typewriter smashing Hamlet aspiring authors who don't take themselves too seriously. A rare thing these days, I'd say. It is a chapter of the League of Utah Writers, a venerable organizaiton I used to lead.
Our stated meetings:We meet in person, thanks to the kind support of the Cultural Arts Society of West Jordan. We meet in a cool little cubby of a space here:
7879 South 1530 West #600
West Jordan, Utah 84088
Meetings generally open at 6:30 pm for some chat time, with things kicking off at 7:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm.
Second Thursday of the month: General business
We'll have a class for the first hour and then critique groups for the last half. Bring 5 copies of 5 pages and get some feedback.
Fourth Thursday of the month: Write In
This is an informal gathering where we get togther and hopefully write something. It's often full of chatting groups. some critiquing, and general networking. Good times.
Our meetings are all open to the public and all are welcome. Come out and meet the gang! Chances are, though no guarantee, I'll be there distrupting what everyone else is trying to do.
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June 9, 2026
Scandi-Fest
Saturday May 23, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Scandi Fest Snow College
150 College Ave.
Ephraim, UT 84627
Booth W-16
I'll be sitting on my ass shilling books in the sunshing. I will have some early copies of FRESH START. Only place to get them before release.
Lifelong Learning - University of Utah
Continuing Education Building
540 Arapeen Drive (Research Park)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Creative Writing 1 (LLWRC 780)
Tuesday Nights (6 sessions)
May 26 - July 30, 2026
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Creative Writing (LLWRC 780): How do we tell stories? What do we include in writing, and what remains unsaid? Build your voice as we focus on a group of specific techniques for shaping and informing your creative skills, including character, plot, point of view, description, dialogue, and setting. In class, we will read short selections of writing to see what techniques we can beg, borrow, and steal from them. We will experiment with in-class writing exercises and read and discuss each other's work. Writing can be inventive, illogical, chaotic, unexpected, strange, and wonderful. In this class, we will practice seeing the world in new ways and then recreating that experience on the page.
Herriman Chapter Presentation
Thursday May 28, 2026
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Herriman Library
5380 W Herriman Main St.
Herriman, UT 84096
Pitching
A new class that explains the ins and outs of pitching your work at a conferernce to agents and editors. It's the most stressful ten minutes of the event, but it can make your career. I'll talk what to have prepared, how to present and how to follow up. I've sat on both sides of the table, so I have some experience.
King's English Book Signing
Saturday June 6, 2026
4:00-6:00 p.m.
The King's English Bookshop
1511 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
FRESH START Celebration
Barnes & Noble - West Jordan
Book Signing
Saturday June 13, 2026
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - West Jordan
7157 Plaza Center Dr.
West Jordan, UT 84084
FRESH START Celebration
Lifelong Learning - University of Utah
Continuing Education Building
540 Arapeen Drive (Research Park)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Creative Writing Bootcamp (LLWRC 842)
2 Saturdays
June 20th & 27th, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Have you always wanted to write creatively but never had the chance to start? Or is your writer-self blocked and unable to finish anything? In Creative Writing Bootcamp, we'll launch into a series of generative exercises designed to give you plenty of material for your own stories. In between exercises, we'll share our work in an open and joyous environment, discuss craft, and explore how to incorporate writing into daily life. You'll leave class with a series of flash fictions ready to be polished or expanded in your writing practices.
Barnes & Noble - Sandy
Book Signing
Saturday July 4, 2026
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Sandy
10433 S State St.
Sandy, UT 84070
FRESH START Celebration
Barnes & Noble - Layton
Book Signing
Saturday July 11, 2026
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Layton
1780 Woodland Park Dr.
Layton, UT 84041
FRESH START Celebration
RMFW Colorado Gold Writers Conference
Thursday-Sunday
October 1-4, 2026
Hyatt Regency Hotel Aurora/Denver
13200 East 14th Place
Aurora, CO 80011
I'm doing lots of things!
I'm teaching and particapting all over the place. Stay tuned