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Brandon Sanderson offers class to aspiring sci-fi, fantasy authors at BYU

December 04, 2023 12:00 AM
Brandon Sanderson in the study of his home. Sanderson is a BYU Alumnus who graduated with a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in creative writing. (Photo Courtesy of Tell the Birds)
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Author McKay Coppins promotes 'Romney: A Reckoning' at BYU

November 07, 2023 12:00 AM
Award-winning journalist, author and BYU alumnus McKay Coppins spoke at BYU to promote his new book, “Romney: A Reckoning,' on Friday, Nov. 3.
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Author Ally Condie promotes new book at Provo City Library

September 19, 2023 12:00 AM
Award-winning author and BYU alumna Ally Condie spoke at the Provo City Library on Monday, Sept. 18 to promote her new book, 'The Only Girl in Town.'
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English Reading Series provides students with connections, creative perspective

November 28, 2022 12:00 AM
Every Friday at noon during the semester, the BYU English Reading Series gives students interested in writing a unique place to connect with successful authors and learn how they can succeed with their own writing.
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BYU professor debuts YA fiction novel on mental health

May 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Spencer Hyde's debut novel, 'Waiting for Fitz,' follows a girl named Addie as she battles OCD and befriends a boy with schizophrenia. (Sadie Anderson)
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Single mom and author returns to BYU, completes undergrad

March 12, 2019 12:00 AM
BYU student Jo Schaffer leads various writing conferences, including the Teen Author Boot Camp. (Jo Schaffer)
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BYU alumna writes New York Times' best-seller

September 04, 2018 12:00 AM
Tara Westover is a BYU graduate and author of the New York Times bestseller 'Educated,' a memoir about Westover's path from rural Idaho to BYU to Cambridge University. (Paul Stuart)
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Harper Lee buried in Alabama hometown

February 25, 2016 12:00 AM
Harper Lee's two books, 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' and 'Go Set A Watchman' are displayed with a bouquet of tulips in the Monroe County Heritage Museum old courthouse in Monroeville, Ala. Lee, the elusive author, died Friday at the age of 89. (Associated Press)
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BYU undergrad Anthony Bennett becomes four-time published research author

October 06, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU Senior Anthony Bennett was recently published in a reviewed scientific research paper for the fourth time.
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'Making it Happen' author writes inspiring words to young single adults

January 21, 2014 12:00 AM
In her book 'Make it Happen: A Guide to Happiness for LDS Singles' author and BYU grad Kylee Shields shares her experiences with being single, finding happiness and choosing God when life doesn't go according to plan. (Photo courtesy Leave it to Leavitt Photography)
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The journey of author Josi Kilpack

August 08, 2012 12:00 AM
Josi Kilpack is a well-known LDS author, but unlike many authors, she didn't always want to write for a living.
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