Conference Weekend Special Guests
Come to meet & greets all weekend long!
When & Where:
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 3 & 4
(Please see schedule for specific times)
SLC Downtown Store | 45 W South Temple
Traci Hunter abramson
Traci Hunter Abramson worked for the Central Intelligence Agency for several years and credits the agency with giving her a wealth of ideas for writing as well as the skills needed to survive her children’s teenage years. She has gone on to write a number of award-winning and best-selling suspense novels.
sian ann bessey
Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the United States, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in English. She is a USA Today best-selling author.
sarah m. eden
Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today best-selling author of witty and charming historical romances. Combining her obsession with history and her affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting deep characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops.
Tiffany Odekirk
Tiffany Odekirk is the author of four romance novels and has received a 5-star Readers’ Favorite review and a Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal Award (IBPA). Before becoming a writer, she worked in the nonprofit sector to help homeless women and children.
Veeda bybee
Veeda Bybee is an Asian American author of fiction and nonfiction. She is a former journalist with a BA in communications and holds an MFA of Fine Arts. She is the author of several books for young readers and a contributor to the YA and middle grade anthology.
Heather B. Moore
Heather B. Moore is a USA Today best-selling and award-winning author of more than seventy publications. She loves to learn and is passionate about historical research.
Jason and Kodi Wright
Jason F. Wright is a New York Times best-selling author of Christmas Jars and The Wednesday Letters, and his articles have appeared in over fifty newspapers and magazines across the United States. Jason and his wife, Kodi, live in Virginia with their four children.
Veeda bybee
Veeda Bybee is an Asian American author of fiction and nonfiction. She is a former journalist with a BA in communications and holds an MFA of Fine Arts. She is the author of several books for young readers and a contributor to the YA and middle grade anthology.
Brook Bowen and Rose Datoc Dall
Brooke Bowen is a painter and illustrator; she works primarily in oil because she is drawn to its historical significance and connection to past masters. Her work integrates decorative arts, recognizing patterns in the world around her.
Rose Datoc Dall is a Filipina-American artist known for her unique graphic style and use of vivid color. Her work is part of the permanent collection at the Church History Museum in Salt Lake City. She is married with four children.
Anthony and Cindy Sweat
Anthony Sweat is a professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He is the author of numerous best-selling books.
Cindy Sweat received her bachelor’s degree in family and human development from Utah State University. After raising seven children, she returned to school and earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Brigham Young University.
Chris Carlson
Chris Carlson is a photographer deeply connected to the Great Salt Lake through his ancestry, which traces back to the earliest pioneer settlers on Antelope Island. Over the past three years, Chris has dedicated himself to capturing the lake’s magnificence to preserve the Great Salt Lake for future generations.
Tiffany Odekirk
Tiffany Odekirk is the author of four romance novels and has received a 5-star Readers’ Favorite review and a Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal Award (IBPA). Before becoming a writer, she worked in the nonprofit sector to help homeless women and children.
Sharon Eubank
Sharon Eubank is the global humanitarian director for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She often speaks in global settings that include the G-20 Interfaith Forum, Chatham House, and United Nations conferences on sustainable development. Doing Small Things with Great Love is Sharon’s first book.
Six Sisters Stuff
The Six Sisters—Camille, Kristen, Elyse, Stephanie, Lauren, and Kendra—started the blog SixSistersStuff.com in 2011. Since then, their blog has gained millions of followers who enjoy the sisters’ family stories, recipes, and tips for running a home. The sisters live in California, Texas, and Utah.
Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen is an American artist known for capturing themes of spirituality, family, and the joys of everyday life through his art. He is primarily recognized for his ability to paint Christian-themed art that resonates across multiple religious denominations.
