Open to all writers - Men AND Women!

Meet Wm. Paul Young - Author of "The Shack"

Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack, Eve, Cross Roads, The Shack Reflections and Cross Roads Reflections, and his new release - The Lies We Believe About God - was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua). He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his growing family in the Pacific Northwest.

Paul's Words...

"Facts never tell real stories. The journey has been both incredible and unbearable, a desperate grasping after grace and wholeness, the pain of trying to adjust to different cultures, of life losses that seemed too staggering to bear, of living with an underlying volume of shame so deep that it constantly threatened any sense of sanity, of dreams not only destroyed but obliterated by personal failure, of hope so tenuous that only the trigger seemed to offer a solution. A few facts also do not speak to the potency of love and forgiveness, the arduous road of reconciliation, the surprises of grace and community, of transformational healing and the unexpected emergence of joy."

What the Day Will Look Like

Registration will start at 9 a.m., with the first session at 10 a.m. Lunch is included. There will be resource tables, unique breakout sessions, and writing moments! Paul's books will be available for sale and a book signing will end the day.

Snow Mountain Ranch - YMCA of the Rockies

Our host venue is located about 90 minutes from Denver between Winter Park and Granby. Weather in May can be cold and wet to mild and sunny. Dress accordingly and expect some mud! Come ready to soak in the beauty of our craft in the splendor of our Colorado mountains. This is a day conference only - open to all men and women who have a story on their heart. Women who are also wanting to attend our Beautiful Smart Lady Summit the following days should register on that site for a special combined rate. Find the link at: www.beautifulsmartladysummit.com.

Networking

This is a time to meet other authors, publishing professionals, and make new friends. Bring your business cards and copies of books for our special author table - open to attendees only.