Johnny Worthen is a widely published, award-winning, best-selling author of books and stories. Trained in stand-up comedy, modern literary criticism and cultural studies, he writes excellent multi-genre fiction, symbolized by his love of tie-dye and good words. “I wear tie-dye for my friends, but I write what I like to read,” he says. “This guarantees …
Jared is an award-winning author, podcaster, UofU Instructor and Twitch affiliate. He wrote for SI.com and Yahoo. Published works include Changing Wax, Shattered Worlds, LIFTED and Networking. He has served roles with Storymakers, League of Utah Writers, TEDxSaltLakeCity, TABC, LTUE, Utah Poet Laureate Committee, and countless events/organizations. Has received awards from two Presidents of the …
We just wanted to make mention again of the fabulous Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City, UT, which has been our venue since Writers Cantina began, and has taken terrific care of us each year. As a reminder, to show our appreciation, anyone who lives in West Valley City, or attends school in …
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Lance Conrad is an unhinged eccentric who happens to write books. He wanders his native state of Utah, telling stories and imparting unsolicited writing advice to schoolchildren and those too polite to walk away. Doing so has gained him a profession, a letter from the Governor commending him for his efforts in education, three Best …
UPDATE: Bing will not be able to join us this year. Bing Bruce is the creator of Rise Above the Noise Podcast Academy and the author of Rise Above the Noise: A Beginner’s Guild to Podcasting. Through a program of hands-on instruction, helps individuals and groups master the art of professional podcasting. His extensive background …
David Mitchell is a Utah-based writer, entrepreneur, and martial artist. He earned a computer science degree from BYU, spent over twenty years in software, later earned an MBA from BYU, and then left software to start an irrigation company with his wife. He has written multiple novels and nonfiction books, and received an Honorable Mention …
Once again, we’re happy to welcome the Good Vibes Grill food truck on both Friday and Saturday, from morning until after lunchtime! One of the few complaints we’ve heard about our venue, the beautiful Utah Cultural Celebration Center, is that it’s a bit of a jog to anywhere to eat. We do, of course, pride …
Gordon Frye studied historical weapons of all sorts from a very early age and spent many years re-enacting various eras. He has a Masters Degree in Western History, and was an Adjunct Professor of History for Navy College in Bremerton, WA. When not speaking at conferences he continues to research the 16th, 19th and 20th …
Spotlighting new work by Writers Cantina participants: With the official creation of the new American Pantheon looming, Gunnery Sergeant James O’Driscoll is pulled into the fight for control. Despite all the fights he’s already survived, the Marine Corps has called him to save Boston from the wrath of the Celtic God of Darkness, who wants …
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Sean Nathan Ricks is an author, painter, martial artist, blues guitarist, and game designer best known as the creator of the iMagi universe — an interconnected mythic fantasy setting spanning novels, artwork, and tabletop gaming. He is the author of I, Magi: Book One of The Magi Cycle, I, Mystic: Book 2 of The Magi Cycle, and The Man Who …