- Around our large table, chat with other writers about writing, marketing, editing, and publishing books in any genre and through any publishing method in a discussion guided by experienced writers Jason Denzel and Clara Ward.
- Network with authors and our bookselling staff.
- Discover the curated selection of books and gifts, eco-roasted coffee, breakfast & lunch options, and welcoming "work from home" environment at Elk Grove's only bookstore.
- Sign up to cohost a future Writing Demystified discussion as a way to support your author community and build your network.
About our host
Jason Denzel is a fantasy fiction writer known for The Mystic Trilogy, an award-winning filmmaker, and the founder of Dragonmount.com, a top online community for Wheel of Time saga fans. He's also a longtime supporter of indie bookstores, including ours. Jason lives in Northern California, where he practices Choy Li Fut kung fu, enjoys basketball, and owns a lot of swords.
About our cohost
Clara Ward lives in Silicon Valley on the border between reality and speculative fiction. Their latest novel, Be the Sea, features a near-future ocean voyage, chosen family, and sea creature perspectives, while delving into our ocean, our selves, and how all futures intertwine. Their short fiction has appeared in Strange Horizons, Decoded Pride, Small Wonders, and as a postcard from Thinking Ink Press. When not using words to teach or tell stories, Clara uses wood, fiber, and glass to make practical or completely impractical objects.
