Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author, Volunteer, and Twitch Affiliate.
(and husband, father, and all around nice guy)
2023 Utah Governor Spirit of Service Award Recipient
Gov. Spencer Cox honored individuals and organizations who have rendered exemplary service to others throughout the state. Four individuals and four organizations received the second annual Governor’s Spirit of Service Award in a ceremony in the Gold Room at the Utah State Capitol. The winners of this year’s awards were selected from hundreds of nominations submitted to the Governor’s Office earlier this year. “The Spirit of Service winners are amazing examples of why Utah leads the nation in volunteerism and service,” Gov. Cox said. “I am honored to pay them tribute and recognize the good they are doing in our great state.”
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Upcoming Events
I look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events:
FanX
September 21st - 23rd 2023
Salt Palace Convention Center
LTUE
February 15-17th
Provo, Marriott Hotel
FanX
September 21st - 23rd 2023
Salt Palace Convention Center
LTUE
February 15-17th
Provo, Marriott Hotel
Publications
Networking - An Honest and Genuine Connection
An Amazon #1 New Release and Bestseller
Non-Fiction/Personal Development (any age)
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Currently Available on Amazon and Audible
A book where I share the experiences, techniques, strategies, and tools that have allowed me to not only network within the community, but to thrive in extraordinary ways. Learn how he progressed from serving as the second assistant to the Literary Chair of the West Jordan Arts Council to being the conference director for the largest Teen Author writing event in the United States. Join him as he takes on projects, conferences, and workshops. And ultimately, discover how to engage in genuine human connection in your networking and develop strong human relationships to reach your goals while improving your community and the world.
A book where I share the experiences, techniques, strategies, and tools that have allowed me to not only network within the community, but to thrive in extraordinary ways. Learn how he progressed from serving as the second assistant to the Literary Chair of the West Jordan Arts Council to being the conference director for the largest Teen Author writing event in the United States. Join him as he takes on projects, conferences, and workshops. And ultimately, discover how to engage in genuine human connection in your networking and develop strong human relationships to reach your goals while improving your community and the world.
LIFTED
League of Utah Writers 2023 Bronze Quill Winner and Amazon Bestselling book
Non-Fiction/Personal Experiences/Humor (ages 13+)
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Currently available through Amazon and Audible
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.
Shattered Worlds
League of Utah Writers 2023 Quills Recommended Read
Fiction/Collection of Short Stories (ages 14+)
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Currently available through Amazon
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
Featured on the Writing Excuses Podcast
Fantasy/Science Fiction/Comedy (ages 12+)
Currently available on Amazon, and Audible
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
Action Adventure (Ages 12+)
Currently available through Amazon
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.
Anthology Publications
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
The Van Man Podcast - with Sam Ogles
Geek Parenting Podcast
Books on the Mic
VS Grenier Podcast
Write 4 Joy with Ali Cross
Youtube Interviews
BigWorldNetwork
The Book Break
The Enlightenment Show
Dungeons & Dax
News Articles
The Dream Big Project as covered by KSL
Utah Authors Day 2022 as covered by ABC4
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
The Van Man Podcast - with Sam Ogles
Geek Parenting Podcast
Books on the Mic
VS Grenier Podcast
Write 4 Joy with Ali Cross
Youtube Interviews
BigWorldNetwork
The Book Break
The Enlightenment Show
Dungeons & Dax
News Articles
The Dream Big Project as covered by KSL
Utah Authors Day 2022 as covered by ABC4
Additional Projects
StoryCorps is committed to the idea that everyone has an important story to tell and that everyone’s story matters. Our mission: to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all — one story at a time. Since our founding in 2003, we’ve helped more than 640,000 people across the country have meaningful conversations about their lives. These recordings are collected in the U.S. Library of Congress and in our online archive which is now the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered.
And while our stories are broadcast weekly on NPR to over 12 million listeners, StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit, sharing select stories with the public through our podcast, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books.
Jared Quan's StoryCorps Interview Archive
And while our stories are broadcast weekly on NPR to over 12 million listeners, StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit, sharing select stories with the public through our podcast, animated shorts, digital platforms, and best-selling books.
Jared Quan's StoryCorps Interview Archive
Presentation Worksheets
Work/Life Balance
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Official Bio
Jared is an award-winning bestselling author and Twitch affiliate. He wrote for SI.com and Yahoo. Published works include Changing Wax, Shattered Worlds, LIFTED and Networking. He has served roles with Storymakers, League of Utah Writers, TEDxSaltLakeCity, TABC, LTUE, Utah Poet Laureate Committee, and countless events/organizations. Has received awards from two Presidents of the United States, two Utah State Governors, and a Lt. Governor. Received the League of Utah Writers Volunteer and Lifetime Achievement Awards. He was one of the four that received the Utah State Governors Spirit of Service Award in 2023. He has worked with the Utah Governor to reestablish “Utah Authors Day”. Has been interviewed by several websites and podcasts, including the Writing Excuses Podcast. Was Director of the Dream Big Project.
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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! |
I am Affiliated with FIVERR and TWITCH
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)