Events
Mysteries for Younger Readers
Wendy is one of the panelists for Mysteries for Younger Readers at the Left Coast Crime conference in Denver, CO.
Left Coast Crime is an annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, both readers and authors. LCC is held during the first third of the year in Western North America. (For details and a map, see LCC Geographic Region.) Conventions have been held from Anchorage to El Paso, from Denver to Hawaii, and various locations in between.
Visit Left Coast Crime’s website for more information.
Writing the Serial Killer at Left Coast Crime
Wendy is moderating the panel, Writing the Serial Killer, on Thursday’s schedule at the Left Coast Crime conference in Denver, CO.
Left Coast Crime is an annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans, both readers and authors. LCC is held during the first third of the year in Western North America. (For details and a map, see LCC Geographic Region.) Conventions have been held from Anchorage to El Paso, from Denver to Hawaii, and various locations in between.
Visit Left Coast Crime’s website for more information.
FAN EXPO Denver: "Watch Me Pull a Rabbit From My Hat" - Reading and Writing the Magical
Magic is all around us - at least in our books. Sometimes that magic involves subtle nods to sentient animals and sometimes the entire world is filled with magicians and supernatural creatures. Find out from this group of mystical and mythical writers come of the ways that magic can shape our books.
Room 705
FAN EXPO Denver: The Literary Battle Between Good & Evil
Just like "real life" most stories focus on the struggle between good and bad, but usually it's not as cut and dried as a Cold War propaganda film. Sometimes it's the people you thought you knew well who betray you, and sometimes a foe can turn into an ally. Find out some of the ways that this star-studded cast of authors treat life's constant tug-of-war between good and evil in their stories - and if you're a writer, you could pick up perspective about what to include in your own books!
Room 703
FAN EXPO Denver: Developing Unique Characters for Fantasy Novels
How do writers come up with this stuff? It's essential to have three dimensional, engaging characters propelling the story along and keeping the reader interested, and these authors will share their secrets. What do you look for in a protagonist, a villain, even a secondary character? How can the writers this distinguish swashbuckling hero from that cunning elf, without falling back on overused tropes? These and many more questions will be asked and answered in this star-studded panel of experts.
Room 705
Colorado Gold Writers Conference - Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
Wendy, in partnership with her good friend and fellow author, Shannon Baker, will be presenting a workshop at the 2021 Colorado Gold Writers Conference.
2021 CAL Awards Virtual Ceremony
The Colorado Authors League (CAL) is proud to announce that Wendy Terrien with her novel, The Forge of Bonds.
Virtual Talk: Mythology& Storytelling (Online/Virtual Event)
Wendy Terrien explores the mythology behind her critically-acclaimed YA fantasy series and introduces viewers to the beloved canine rescues who inspired her stories.
Post-Book Signing Celebration at Alamo Drafthouse
Come over to Alamo Drafthouse after Wendy’s book signing at Tattered Cover Aspen Grove (Alamo is just across the parking lot), and party with Wendy to celebrate the launch of The Forge of Bonds! Food and drink will be provided, and you can make an evening of it and catch a movie afterward!
Everyone is welcome!
Author Signing for The Forge of Bonds
Join Wendy at Tattered Cover Book Store - Aspen Grove, and celebrate the launch of The Forge of Bonds, Chronicle Three in the Adventures of Jason Lex! Book signing from 2pm - 330pm.
More celebrating to follow at Alamo Drafthouse taproom (just across the parking lot from Tattered Cover) starting at 330pm. Food, drink, and fun! And you can catch a movie afterward, too. :)
Guest Author at 2019 Denver Pop Culture Con
Wendy is a guest author at Denver Pop Culture Con (formerly known as Denver Comic Con) in 2019! She’s participating on several panels, including one she’s moderating on The Matrix and its relevance 20 years later. (Yes, The Matrix is 20 years old in 2019!)
Wendy will also be in Author Alley at booth A16, across from Penguin Random House and Tattered Cover Book Store.
BONUS: Attendees at Denver Pop Culture Con will be the first to see the new title and cover of the next book in her Jason Lex series! Visit her booth to get in on the reveal.
The Rampart Guards -> The League of Governors -> The Clan Calling -> NEW TITLE AND COVER REVEALED AT DENVER POP CULTURE CON 2019
Guest Author at Denver Comic Con 2018
Wendy is excited to again be a featured author at Denver Comic Con! She'll be at the Camashea Press table in Artist Valley / Author Alley when she's not participating in panels or other events.
UPDATE -- Wendy's Event Schedule as of 22 May 2018:
Friday, June 15th
10:30 am - 11:20 am: YA I Like YA - What About It? in Room 402 / 403
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm: Stranger Things - The Horror of Alternate Realities in Room 605
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm: Scared Silly - How Horror and Comedy Work Together in Room 402 / 403
5:00 pm - 5:55 pm: Author Signing at Author Signing Booth 4 near Tattered Cover
Saturday, June 16th
11:00 am - 11:50 am: Weaving Science, Technology, and Magic into Storytelling in Room 404
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm: The Truth is Out There in Room 405
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm: From Guardian of the Galaxy to The Orville - The Space Comedy Drama in Room 405
5:30 pm - 6:20 pm: TV Will Rot Your Brain - Real Truths About the Boob Tube
Sunday, June 17th
10:30 am - 11:10 am: Teen Writers - Overcoming Insecurity and How to Think Up Ideas on the 8bit Stage at Kids' Lab
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm: Writing From the Shadows in Room 406 / 407
2:00 pm - 2:50 pm: The Devil is in the Details in Keystone City Room - Mile High Ballroom DCCP4
3:30 pm - 4:25 pm: Author Signing in Author Signing booth 3 near Tattered Cover
4:30 pm - 5:20 pm: The Many Faces of Fantasy in Room 402 / 403
To see the full line up of guests, and the final schedule when it's available, visit https://denvercomiccon.com
The Golden-ish Rules of Writing Young Adult Fiction
Wendy Terrien presenting to the Parker Writers Group. All are welcome!
Some rules are meant to be broken. Or are they? Explore the “golden rules” of writing young adult fiction with author Wendy Terrien, and discover what rules can be bent, broken, or remain forever set in stone.
http://www.parkerwritersgroup.org
Workshop: Understanding Audiobooks: A New Chapter for Writers
Wendy joins the voice talent and narrator of her Jason Lex series, Brian Callanan, in this informative session about the growth and importance of audiobooks in the publishing world. Check out the description of the class being held at Hugo House:
Intermediate/Advanced. Listen closely: the publishing world is changing right before your ears. Audiobooks now outsell e-books and print—impacting not only the way literature is consumed, but how it’s written. Narrator/producer Brian Callanan, with help from award-winning author Wendy Terrien, explains this format’s rapid rise in popularity and how you can turn your own work into an audiobook. Students will get hands-on experience with narrating, learn how to hire a narrator, and discover how audiobooks can improve their writing craft.
Interested? Act quickly -- only 15 spaces available. Click here to register.
Need a bit more convincing? Brian's pretty funny, so it should be a fun afternoon regardless. :)
Author Signing at The King's English Bookshop in SLC
Wendy will be at The King's English Bookshop reading and signing copies of her two new books: THE LEAGUE OF GOVERNORS and THE CLAN CALLING -- the next books in the series that follow the critically acclaimed novel, THE RAMPART GUARDS (February 2016).
Please join her as she takes a break from Salt Lake Comic Con to visit one of Utah's best bookstores.
Salt Lake Comic Con
Wendy is appearing at Salt Lake Comic Con!
Where to find Wendy:
Thursday, September 21st, 2PM: Women of Supernatural panel in 151D
Thursday, September 21st, 3PM: Harry Potter is my Bible panel in 251A
Saturday, September 23rd, Noon: I'm Mary Poppins, Y'All panel in 151D
You can also find the schedules of all guests and panels at the Salt Lake Comic Con website.
If you miss her at Comic Con, stop by The King's English Bookshop on Friday, September 22nd, at 7pm where Wendy will be speaking and signing books.
See you in SLC!
RMFW Author Signing and Book Sale
Wendy will be one of many authors to see at the Colorado Gold Conference Author Signing and Book Sale on Friday, September 8th. The event is free and open to the public!
Other authors in attendance include all of the Writer and Independent Writer of the Year Finalists: Shannon Baker (WOTY winner), Bernadette Marie, Colleen Oakes, Stephanie Reisner, and Robin Owens.
And not to be forgotten are the keynote speakers of the Conference:
A great way to meet your favorite authors, and meet some new-favorite authors!
To learn more about the CO Gold Conference, visit RMFW.org.
RMFW Writers of the Year Panel
Join Wendy and her fellow Writer of the Year and Independent Writer of the Year finalists as they chat about writing, books, reading, and probably more about writing. And bonus -- a drawing will be held for writerly prizes!
Authors joining Wendy on the panel are:
Robin Owens -- via good vibes only -- she'll be in Prague! (jealous)
Hope to see you there!
Author Signing at Tattered Cover - Aspen Grove
Join us at Tattered Cover Bookstore - Aspen Grove on Wednesday, August 16th at 7PM where Wendy will be speaking and signing copies of the next two books to follow her critically acclaimed novel, THE RAMPART GUARDS:
THE LEAGUE OF GOVERNORS: Chronicle Two-Jason in the Adventures of Jason Lex
and
THE CLAN CALLING: Chronicle Two-Sadie in the Adventures of Jason Lex
Launch Party for THE LEAGUE OF GOVERNORS and THE CLAN CALLING
THE LEAGUE OF GOVERNORS: Chronicle Two-Jason in the adventures of Jason Lex
and
THE CLAN CALLING: Chronicle Two-Sadie in the Adventures of Jason Lex
are coming into the world!
Help us celebrate the launch of both books with appetizers, drinks, and fun!
Join us at BookBar on August 12th at 6:30 PM
All are welcome.
Please RSVP to wendy@wendyterrien.com by August 5th.
Hope to see you there!
Denver ComicCon
Wendy will be at Denver ComicCon 2017!
Where to find Wendy at #DCC2017:
Friday, June 30
10 AM - 1130 AM: Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers table
12 PM - 12:50 PM: Steampunk vs. Cyberpunk -- Room 407 - Authors
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Author Signing Booth 2
6:00 PM - 6:50 PM: Breaking Into Writing -- Room 407 - Authors
Saturday, July 1
11:30 AM - 12: 30 PM: Author Signing Booth 4
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Author Signing Booth 1
5:00 PM - 5: 50 PM: Complex Plots in Fantasy, Mystery, and Suspense Thrillers -- DCCP4-Keystone City Room
Sunday July 2
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM: Portraying Mental Health in Fiction -- Room 407 - Authors
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM: The Hidden World Around Us: What Makes Urban Fantasy So Compelling? -- Room 402 - Authors
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Author Signing Booth 3
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers table
Golden-ish Rules of Writing Young Adult Lit
Some rules are meant to be broken,right?!Explore the "golden rules" of writing for the popular Young Adult genre with author Wendy Terrien. When does it make sense to follow the rules and when can they be bent or broken? You'll have to join us to find out! In the Forum.
Golden-ish Rules of Writing Young Adult Lit
Some rules are meant to be broken, right?! Explore the "golden rules" of writing for the popular Young Adult genre with author Wendy Terrien. When does it make sense to follow the rules and when can they be bent or broken? You'll have to join us to find out!
Colorado Teen Literature Conference
Wendy is one of four local authors appearing at the CO Teen Literature Conference. The Local Author Panel runs from 1:30 - 2:30 PM, and Wendy will be joined by Lisa Brown Roberts, Aaron Ritchey, and Judith Robbins Rose. Hope to see you there!
Author Happy Hour at BookBar
Please join Wendy, Lisa Manifold, and Shawn Harper for Author Happy Hour at BookBar. Happy hour and books -- two things that go great together. :)
MileHi Con
Wendy will participate in a number of panels at MileHi Con. Hope to see you there!
RMFW CO Gold Book Sale and Signing
Join Wendy and 50+ other authors participating in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, Colorado Gold conference book sale and signing event. Meet many fantastic local authors as well as the keynote speaker and conference guest speakers.
Wicked Ink Authors at Tattered Cover
Join Wendy and her fellow authors of Wicked Ink Books as they read from their short stories and sign copies of Tick Tock: Seven Tales of Time.
Reading and Book Signing at The King's English Bookshop
If you're in Salt Lake City, join Wendy at The King's English Bookshop where she'll read from The Rampart Guards and sign copies of her book. It's a return to her roots, and she's excited to see many friends and family in the audience.