The local writing community seems big, but actually it's a small group. Yes, there are hundreds, even thousands of authors, but when you gather for local conventions and conferences as often as they do, you get to know everyone, or at least you get to know someone who knows someone (sort of a few degrees of separation situation...). Ten years ago, no local author knew of John...he hadn't written/published much...
What a difference a decade can make.
I met John when both he and I were published in some of the same anthologies from the same publisher. Because of this, we'd spend many hours talking as we tried selling books at various conventions and conferences around the state. We also found out we had other connections. He went to high school and was friends with my brother-in-law back in the day, and his wife and I attended the U of U at the same time and participated in the LDS fraternity/sorority functions. After a decade of seeing each other several times a year, I consider them both good friends.
John has thrown himself into the writing world. He's produced novel after novel and even ascended to president of the League of Utah Writers. As a presenter, John brings a lifetime of practical experience, including that of an author, editor, and leader. If you want to know how to succeed in the confusing and sometimes overwhelming world of writing, John is an incredible resource.
You can find out more about the Writers Cantina writers conference by clicking: HERE, and more about John specifically by clicking: HERE.
I know many authors personally, not as many as some, but more than most. I can honestly say John is a great writer/editor/collaborator...but he's an even better person.
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