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12/7 SATURDAY 1 - 2:30 PM
Utah Authors Day
Utah Authors Day is a tradition dating back to the 1930s that was revived by the League of Utah Writers in 2021. This holiday, which is recognized annually with an official declaration from the governor, is an opportunity to connect writers with their local communities and celebrate to Utah's wealth of literary talent.
Debra Birdwell Winkler is a published author who is passionate about sharing her stories. As a former history teacher, Debra weaves historical events into her stories as well as music. Debra was nominated for the 2022 Best of the Net NonFiction Award. In 2024 she was awarded 3rd place in the League of Utah Writers Writing Romance Contest. She also won 3rd place in a Paranormal Romance short story contest. Debra is a member of the Authors' Guild, Romance Writers of America and the League of Utah Writers Romance Chapter. Writing is a full-time job for Debra, second only to her family.
Elizabeth Suggs is the co-owner of indie publisher Collective Tales Publishing, owner of Editing Mee, and is the author of a growing number of award-winning published stories, one of which was selected for second place in the Quills Short Story Contest "Technicolor Tears." She is also a book reviewer, bookstagrammer, and cosplayer. When she's not writing or reading she's traveling the world.
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