Master Storyteller Steven James to Be Keynote Speaker at 2012 Story Weavers Conference

Critically acclaimed author Steven James has published over thirty books spanning the genres of psychological thrillers, prayer collections, dramas, monologues, a nine book series on creative storytelling, YA fantasy, and inspirational non-fiction. The Queen, number five of his bestselling thriller series The Patrick Bowers Files, is due out September 1st, 2011.

Publishers Weekly calls him a “master storyteller at the peak of his game.” Suspense Magazine says, “He sets the new standard in suspense writing.” James has received wide critical acclaim for his work including four Storytelling World Honor awards, two Publishers Weekly starred reviews, and a 2009 Christy Award for best suspense. The Patrick Bowers series has sparked a lot of interest in Hollywood. The first book 'The Pawn' has already been optioned. His latest thriller, The Bishop, was named both Suspense Magazine's and The Christian Manifesto's 2010 Book of the Year.

He earned a Master’s Degree in Storytelling from ETSU in 1997 and is an active member of International Thriller Writers, the Authors Guild, and International Association of Crime Writers. He has taught writing and storytelling principles on three continents.

In addition to the above, Steven is also a poet and a frequent contributor to Writers’ Digest Magazine. You can find his latest article is in the July/August 2011 edition.

In addition to being our Keynote Speaker he will also be conducting the Saturday Lunch Workshop:

How To Create Three-Dimensional Characters
Characterization is brought out by showing how a character acts in relationship to other characters. By showing your characters’ quirks, fears, hopes, goals and attitudes you can create memorable, realistic characters. This will be a hands-on seminar with practical ideas and activities you can use today.

For more information on Steve James, please visit his website: www.stevenjames.net