I want to shout out the American Fork Library and Legendarium Book Store in Utah, for hosting my book signings for.
LIFTED - ADVENTURES IN RIDESHARING
LIFTED - ADVENTURES IN RIDESHARING
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LIFTED is currently available through www.amazon.com
Award-winning author Jared Quan takes you on a wild ride-along adventure on one of his five jobs. He shares some of the most outrageous events that took place during the 1,947 successful rides he completed.
Jared brings his own unique point of view that earned him a lifetime average of 4.94 with a 99% acceptance rate.
Peak behind the curtains on what it is like to be a rideshare driver during the downtime.
Experience the unpredictable nature of the job as if you are riding along in the vehicle with the passengers.
Hear what secrets they unwittingly unveil and laugh at the absolutely absurd.
While driving for rideshare Jared worked one full-time job and three part-time jobs to help his medically challenged family and overcomes the odds while pushing himself to the limits.
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Shattered Worlds is currently available through www.amazon.com
Welcome to the strange and twisted imagination of award-winning author Jared Quan. Each short story contained within is a chaotic universe where anything goes. Get ready to experience stories of aliens, zombies, vampires, advanced AI, and the most incomprehensible of all a giant tech company with way too much money looking for ways to take over the world. These fragments will challenge perception as you walk with each character as they experience a fracture in their bizarre realities that shatters their world forever.
Welcome to the strange and twisted imagination of award-winning author Jared Quan. Each short story contained within is a chaotic universe where anything goes. Get ready to experience stories of aliens, zombies, vampires, advanced AI, and the most incomprehensible of all a giant tech company with way too much money looking for ways to take over the world. These fragments will challenge perception as you walk with each character as they experience a fracture in their bizarre realities that shatters their world forever.
Changing Wax is currently available at www.amazon.com audiobook is currently available at www.audible.com
Changing Wax is an action adventure comedy, taking place in the fantasy world of Wax, which resides just seven hundred sixty-two thousand, five hundred twenty-two million and five light years from Earth (give or take half a light year depending on Earth’s rotation). Wax revolves around rules established in the ancient Master Book of Magic, rules that don’t always follow basic logic or sanity. The story follows three adventurers: Gorath the misfortunate monk who can’t seem to get anything right, Odd Drip the Imp who is too smart for his own good, and Thomas Twostead, a teenage girl born on the wrong side of Wax’s never-ending war between Light and Dark. In the end, their teaming up might decide the fate of the world, while seemingly defying the will of the Master Book of Magic. Or are they…?
Changing Wax is an action adventure comedy, taking place in the fantasy world of Wax, which resides just seven hundred sixty-two thousand, five hundred twenty-two million and five light years from Earth (give or take half a light year depending on Earth’s rotation). Wax revolves around rules established in the ancient Master Book of Magic, rules that don’t always follow basic logic or sanity. The story follows three adventurers: Gorath the misfortunate monk who can’t seem to get anything right, Odd Drip the Imp who is too smart for his own good, and Thomas Twostead, a teenage girl born on the wrong side of Wax’s never-ending war between Light and Dark. In the end, their teaming up might decide the fate of the world, while seemingly defying the will of the Master Book of Magic. Or are they…?
Ezekiel's Gun is currently available through www.amazon.com
The Korean War ended with a ceasefire leaving the country divided. North Korea finds itself in financial and economical ruins after many of its devious plots have failed. North Korea threatens war by dissolving the ceasefire agreement and testing nuclear weapons, prompting decisive actions by the United Nations Security Council to enforce strict sanctions. Desperate and on the brink of total collapse North Korea turns to its most aggressive plan ever with South Korea in its sights. Everything gets complicated as Jack Miller a nearly retired CIA agent stumbles onto the plot and sets out to prevent the continuation of the Korean War. Neither North Korea or Jack Miller would have any idea that it would all come down to Ezekiels Gun.
The Korean War ended with a ceasefire leaving the country divided. North Korea finds itself in financial and economical ruins after many of its devious plots have failed. North Korea threatens war by dissolving the ceasefire agreement and testing nuclear weapons, prompting decisive actions by the United Nations Security Council to enforce strict sanctions. Desperate and on the brink of total collapse North Korea turns to its most aggressive plan ever with South Korea in its sights. Everything gets complicated as Jack Miller a nearly retired CIA agent stumbles onto the plot and sets out to prevent the continuation of the Korean War. Neither North Korea or Jack Miller would have any idea that it would all come down to Ezekiels Gun.
Prepped (A short story in the Apocalypse Utah Anthology) is available on www.amazon.com
From the Creators of Old Scratch and Owl Hoots and It Came from the Great Salt Lake, comes the next installment of new Utah horror, Apocalypse Utah a Collection of Utah Horror.
Twelve Apocalyptic horsemen of the Rocky Mountains have come together in this terrifying anthology of Utah Horror. After years of dystopian fiction, these twelve writers won the challenge to portray how the apocalypse would occur.
Questionable kittens, ritualistic killing, destroying angels, ancient gods seeking punishment, lawless renegades, practioners of the dark arts, and zombies will haunt every corner of your mind as you read these thrilling accounts of what could happen during the end of days in Utah.
From the Creators of Old Scratch and Owl Hoots and It Came from the Great Salt Lake, comes the next installment of new Utah horror, Apocalypse Utah a Collection of Utah Horror.
Twelve Apocalyptic horsemen of the Rocky Mountains have come together in this terrifying anthology of Utah Horror. After years of dystopian fiction, these twelve writers won the challenge to portray how the apocalypse would occur.
Questionable kittens, ritualistic killing, destroying angels, ancient gods seeking punishment, lawless renegades, practioners of the dark arts, and zombies will haunt every corner of your mind as you read these thrilling accounts of what could happen during the end of days in Utah.
Star Trek Vs. Orville (an essay in the Leading Edge Anthology) is available on www.amazon.com
Arnold has a plan to escape the ever-watching government, until it backfires. The town of Huckleton has a tree that children say grants wishes—just be prepared for the consequences. Tetsuya’s daughter has been kidnapped by bandits, and his only hope is his ghostly samurai ancestor. Liza88 and her team have found refuge in the online world of Cataclysm, until a new patch threatens their paradise. Also in this issue: an interview with Caitlin Sangster, author of the Last Star Burning Trilogy, as well as science fiction and fantasy poetry and the winning entries from our flash fiction and nonfiction contests.
Arnold has a plan to escape the ever-watching government, until it backfires. The town of Huckleton has a tree that children say grants wishes—just be prepared for the consequences. Tetsuya’s daughter has been kidnapped by bandits, and his only hope is his ghostly samurai ancestor. Liza88 and her team have found refuge in the online world of Cataclysm, until a new patch threatens their paradise. Also in this issue: an interview with Caitlin Sangster, author of the Last Star Burning Trilogy, as well as science fiction and fantasy poetry and the winning entries from our flash fiction and nonfiction contests.
Last Outpost on Zombie Highway (Year of the Monkeys Anthology) is available on www.amazon.com
There is a theory that says if you give typewriters to one hundred monkeys, and let them type for one hundred years, they will eventually reproduce the works of Shakespeare. We decided to put that theory to the test - with a few minor modifications.
We didn’t have one hundred monkeys - but we did have the membership of a League of Utah Writers chapter that calls itself “The Infinite Monkeys.” Most of them didn’t have typewriters, but worked on laptop or desktop computers, smartphones, and tablets. And instead of one hundred years to perfect their prose, we gave them one year to get from blank page to published anthology. So while you won’t find any reproductions of Shakespeare here, what you will find are thirty-five short stories that will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think, and sometimes make you glad you don’t live in the unsettling worlds of the imagination.
Featuring #1 Amazon bestselling author Michael Darling’s "Sailing on the Sands of Burning Tides," the award-winning stories, "What We Leave Behind" from Masha Shukovich, and "Stone Soup" from Leigh Saunders, together with a brand new story, "A Friend in Need," from the award-winning Caryn Larrinaga. Also includes stories by: Jenn Adams, Jenna Bowman, Scott Bryan, Julie Frost, Effie Graves, Joni B. Haws, Laurie Heath, Sariah Horowitz, Jonathan Humphries, Norm Jenson, Craig Kingsman, Gregory Lemon, C.H. Lindsay, Victoria Lisowski, Terra Luft, Anna Marasco, Justin C. Matthews, J.T. Moore, Jared Quan, Talysa Sainz, Rachael J. Sparks, P.A. Sterling, Jennie Stevens, Scott E. Tarbet, L.D.B. Taylor, Richard Timothy, Patrick M. Tracy, Heidi Voss, Johnny Worthen, Rashelle Yeates, and Daniel Yocom.
There is a theory that says if you give typewriters to one hundred monkeys, and let them type for one hundred years, they will eventually reproduce the works of Shakespeare. We decided to put that theory to the test - with a few minor modifications.
We didn’t have one hundred monkeys - but we did have the membership of a League of Utah Writers chapter that calls itself “The Infinite Monkeys.” Most of them didn’t have typewriters, but worked on laptop or desktop computers, smartphones, and tablets. And instead of one hundred years to perfect their prose, we gave them one year to get from blank page to published anthology. So while you won’t find any reproductions of Shakespeare here, what you will find are thirty-five short stories that will make you laugh, make you cry, make you think, and sometimes make you glad you don’t live in the unsettling worlds of the imagination.
Featuring #1 Amazon bestselling author Michael Darling’s "Sailing on the Sands of Burning Tides," the award-winning stories, "What We Leave Behind" from Masha Shukovich, and "Stone Soup" from Leigh Saunders, together with a brand new story, "A Friend in Need," from the award-winning Caryn Larrinaga. Also includes stories by: Jenn Adams, Jenna Bowman, Scott Bryan, Julie Frost, Effie Graves, Joni B. Haws, Laurie Heath, Sariah Horowitz, Jonathan Humphries, Norm Jenson, Craig Kingsman, Gregory Lemon, C.H. Lindsay, Victoria Lisowski, Terra Luft, Anna Marasco, Justin C. Matthews, J.T. Moore, Jared Quan, Talysa Sainz, Rachael J. Sparks, P.A. Sterling, Jennie Stevens, Scott E. Tarbet, L.D.B. Taylor, Richard Timothy, Patrick M. Tracy, Heidi Voss, Johnny Worthen, Rashelle Yeates, and Daniel Yocom.
Please Don't Stop the Music (Heard at a UTAH Diner Anthology) is available on www.amazon.com
Utah Mysteries Explained!Humor writers from all over Utah tell tales of what all happens in the Beehive State. Get ready to laugh out loud as you find out what really goes on here. Each story is crafted in a family-friendly way and told with a unique Utah voice. It is like falling into a family reunion you never knew existed. Find out about:
Utah Mysteries Explained!Humor writers from all over Utah tell tales of what all happens in the Beehive State. Get ready to laugh out loud as you find out what really goes on here. Each story is crafted in a family-friendly way and told with a unique Utah voice. It is like falling into a family reunion you never knew existed. Find out about:
- What are Funeral Potatoes?
- Brigham City Sunshine and Moonshine
- The Reverence Dog of Thurber Ward
- Transplants and Road Trips in the Rockies
- Church and Cheerios
- Tenacious Monkey Bites
- High Schoolers and Hatchets
Really Random and Ridiculous Ride-share Rumors (Within Earshot: Rumors, Whispers, and Lies Anthology) is available on www.amazon.com
Have you ever heard part of a conversation you weren't meant to hear? Do you feel compelled to listen in on others? Ever wondered what it would be like to be a fly on a wall? What if what you heard could hurt your marriage? How would you handle it if you were suddenly attuned to the conversation of the gods? All those things happen here and more when you crack open the pages of this anthology.
The Blue Quill chapter of the League of Utah Writers presents their anthology: Within Ear Shot - Rumors, Whispers, and Lies. Asking our local writers to tell us about an overheard conversation, this is the selection of short pieces compiled for your reading enjoyment.
Have you ever heard part of a conversation you weren't meant to hear? Do you feel compelled to listen in on others? Ever wondered what it would be like to be a fly on a wall? What if what you heard could hurt your marriage? How would you handle it if you were suddenly attuned to the conversation of the gods? All those things happen here and more when you crack open the pages of this anthology.
The Blue Quill chapter of the League of Utah Writers presents their anthology: Within Ear Shot - Rumors, Whispers, and Lies. Asking our local writers to tell us about an overheard conversation, this is the selection of short pieces compiled for your reading enjoyment.
Podcast Appearances
Writing Excuses - With Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Howard Taylor and Mary Robinette Kowal
Artifice - With Emily Merrell
How did I get here - With Joseph Batzel
Youtube Interviews
BigWorldNetwork
The Book Break
The Enlightenment Show
Presentation Worksheets
Work/Life Balance
Writing Excuses - With Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Howard Taylor and Mary Robinette Kowal
Artifice - With Emily Merrell
How did I get here - With Joseph Batzel
Youtube Interviews
BigWorldNetwork
The Book Break
The Enlightenment Show
Presentation Worksheets
Work/Life Balance
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Official Bio:
Jared Quan is an Author/Gamer/Writer – Twitch Affiliate, former writer for Sports Illustrated and Yahoo. Published works include Changing Wax, Award-Winning “Prepped”, and Really Random and Ridiculous Ride-share Rumors. He has served in key roles with Storymakers, League of Utah Writers, Cultural Arts Society of West Jordan, EMAA, BigWorldNetwork, TEDxSaltLakeCity, UVU Book Academy, Utah Poet Laureate Selection Committee, and for countless events/organizations. Jared has received awards from two Presidents of the United States, from Utah State Governor, Lt. Governor, recognition from many other organizations. He has been interviewed by several websites and podcasts, including Joseph Batzel, Artifice, and Writing Excuses Podcast.
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Jared Quan is an Author/Gamer/Writer – Twitch Affiliate, former writer for Sports Illustrated and Yahoo. Published works include Changing Wax, Award-Winning “Prepped”, and Really Random and Ridiculous Ride-share Rumors. He has served in key roles with Storymakers, League of Utah Writers, Cultural Arts Society of West Jordan, EMAA, BigWorldNetwork, TEDxSaltLakeCity, UVU Book Academy, Utah Poet Laureate Selection Committee, and for countless events/organizations. Jared has received awards from two Presidents of the United States, from Utah State Governor, Lt. Governor, recognition from many other organizations. He has been interviewed by several websites and podcasts, including Joseph Batzel, Artifice, and Writing Excuses Podcast.
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Upcoming Events for Jared Quan:
The League of Utah Writers The League of Utah Writers Quills Conference Salt Lake FanX |
Previously Attended Events:
Local Author and You Wizarding Dayz League of Utah Writers Chapter Meetings Salt Lake FanX League of Utah Writers Conference Davis County Fair Creative Writer's Studio Fall Craft Lake City (DIY) Festival Spring Into Books LDStorymakers Storymakers South Jordan Writing Conference Eagle Mountain Arts Con Fantasy Con "Medieval Sensory Faire" Also follow me on Twitch! |
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Lisa Quan's Website - Darling Stitch
(Jewelry designed and hand crafted by Lisa Quan. The artisan earrings displayed above are made from watercolor, up-cycled materials, and book pages)