Write On, St George
Meet our Board Members
President
Marilyn Richardson
Marilyn's focus is on children's literature, including YA and MG. While she has written many books, she is most proud of Stars Around the Sun - the story of a maid of honor serving Princess Elizabeth the month prior to her becoming queen.
Past President
Joe Gordon
Joe has many years of experience in non-fiction, including academic and technical writing. He also works on mystery/thriller fiction and has authored a novel titled A Wisp of Smoke.
Treasurer
Christopher Jones
Chris writes detective novels about surfing crime-fighter, Thaddeus Hanlon, under the pseudonym Topper Jones. Other writing credits include poetry, children’s fiction, general-interest magazine articles, and a teaching novel—Accosting the Golden Spire, 3rd ed.
Website Manager
Amanda Empey
Amanda is the author of White Crown Academy, the North Sky Hunt, the first novel in a YA Steampunk trilogy. She's also working on a cyberpunk standalone novel and a traditional fantasy.
Program Coordinator
Sheena Blankenagel
As a lifelong enthusiast of all things mythoi, Sheena is writing a mythological fantasy trilogy. Her short stories have received recognition in multiple journals and contests, and her nose is usually buried in author craft books.
Membership Marketing & Newsletter Chair
Rick Graf
Rick’s experience includes non-fiction work as a journalist, technical writer, copywriter, and content creator. His fiction writing includes short stories and an unpublished manuscript.
Marketing Chair and Social Media Manager
Ashley Bigbie (Jen)
Ashley writes horror and fantasy under 'Jen Ellwyn' and served on the board for The League of Utah Writers as the Volunteer Chair. She started AudioBee Productions, LLC with the goal of connecting performing artists to authors.
www.audiobeeproductions.com
www.jenellwyn.com
Member at Large
Patti Smith
PATTI is a retired attorney—turned author and life coach living in Southern
Utah. Her memoir, Unexpected Lessons From Professor Higgins shares life lessons through inspiring stories about her son Christopher, who was born with Down syndrome.
www.unexpectedlessons.com
Member at Large
Bob Patterson
Bob Paterson writes mystery and is currently working on his first fantasy novel.
Member at Large
Gina Grissom
Gina Grissom writes poetry, short horror and LGBTQ erotica. Her first novel was just published and she's working on the rest of the series.