The next RMMWA monthly meeting will be held January 12, 2023 at the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (290 Speer Boulevard in Denver) and we’ll also broadcast a live, interactive hybrid meeting via Zoom. Please join us in-person or via Zoom for a presentation by author Johnny Worthen on The Faceted Story.
The meeting at CADA will start at 6:15 p.m. (MT) with drinks and networking, and dinner will be served at 6:30. Zoom attendees may sign on shortly before 7:00 for the start of the program. See the full agenda below.
To register to attend in person, please use the link below. Please sign up before Monday, January 9th to reserve your spot.
Zoom attendance is free and there is no need to register. Members will receive the meeting link via email. Non-members, please send an email to chapterpres@rmmwa.org to request access.
Dinner menu:
- Baked Potato Bar
- Whipped butter and Sour cream
- Bacon bits
- Chopped chives
- Shredded Cheddar
- Steamed Broccoli
- Diced Tomatoes
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Red Chili
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Seasonal Greens Salad with choice of 2 dressings
- Tray of Bite sized desserts
- Beverages: Tea, coffee, and water included. Wine and beer are available for a suggested cash donation of $3.00 per drink.
Note: Please contact our Caterer Director directly if you have allergies or specific food issues. We will try to accommodate you if we can.
Meeting Agenda:
- 6:15 Networking and drinks
- 6:30 Dinner
- 7:00 Introductions and Member News
- 7:30 Mystery Minute
- 7:40 Program
Meeting Program:
The Faceted Story
by Johnny Worthen
A presentation about those elements of narrative fiction that lend depth, value and resonance to writing. Every story has some, the best have many. We’ll learn how to identify which elements to include in your story. Subplots and multiple stories, arcs, settings, themes, novelties, information and more. A little foresight, a touch of research and a clear goal can nurture the muse to bring out the strength of the form. Writers will be challenged to expand their fiction into elements beyond mere story and character. Emphasis will be placed on theme as well as history, education and entertainment qualities. Examples and techniques will be offered to help shape niches and expand any story into new areas of interest.
Presenter Bio
JOHNNY WORTHEN is an award-winning, multiple-genre, tie-dye-wearing author, voyager, and damn fine human being! Trained in literary criticism and cultural studies, he writes upmarket fiction, long and short, mentors others where he can, and teaches writing at the University of Utah.
Johnny’s endearing comedy mystery sleuth, Tony Flaner, returns in his most recent adventure, The Hermit Of Big Horn County.
Of Civilized, Saved & Savages, book two in The Coronam series, is an epic tale in the vein of Frank Herbert’s DUNE and launches Jan. 10, 2023 from Flame Tree Press. Like Johnny’s many other titles it isvailable wherever better books are sold.