Writing Demystified w/ Jason Denzel and J. Scott Coatsworth

Thu May 07 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-07:00

A Seat at the Table Books | Elk Grove

A Seat at the Table Books
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Writing Demystified w\/ Jason Denzel and J. Scott Coatsworth
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Join us on 1st Thursdays for questions and discussion for authors at all stages! We have traditionally and self-published authors!
About this Event
  1. Around our large table, chat with other writers about writing, marketing, editing, and publishing books in any genre and through any publishing method in a discussion guided by experienced writers Jason Denzel and Mark Steensland.
  2. Network with authors and our bookselling staff.
  3. Discover the curated selection of books and gifts, eco-roasted coffee, breakfast & lunch options, and welcoming "work from home" environment at Elk Grove's only bookstore.
  4. Sign up to cohost a future Writing Demystified discussion as a way to support your author community and build your network.
  5. Please no outside food or drink



About our host

Jason Denzel is a traditionally-published author of epic fantasy stories including The Mystic Trilogy from Tor Books. He's also the founder of a popular Wheel of Time fan community and a long-time resident of Elk Grove.



About our cohost
J Scott Coatsworth is the author of more than thirty published novels, novellas and short stories, mostly science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism, and all featuring queer characters. A Rainbow Award winning author, he was the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Indie Authors Committee chair for almost three years, and is running NebulaCon for SFWA and the Sacramento Book Festival. Scott lives with his husband Mark in Folsom, California.
Agenda

đź•‘: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Social time (get your coffee/beer & dinner!)

Info: Snag a beverage and some food and chat with the authors before the discussion begins!


đź•‘: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Author discussion

Info: Our hosts will lead a roundtable discussion and answer your questions. This ends promptly at 7.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 6.24

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