Invite a speaker who lived the story.
Award-winning thriller author, cult survivor, and experienced presenter — with talks for writing conferences, libraries, book festivals, and community groups, in person or virtual.
An unusual story told well, plus author craft and publishing presentations.
A true story that grips a room.
Before the thrillers, there was a cult — four years my family spent inside one. Audiences lean in, and the Q&A never ends early.
A seasoned presenter.
With over ten presentations, T.O. has spoken at AuthorNation, Killer Nashville, Left Coast Crime, Wild Deadwood Reads, Wyoming Writers Conference, and many others.
Audiences and formats
Writing Conferences Book Festivals Community & Civic Groups Libraries Podcasts Book Clubs Author Workshops Keynote Panels / Moderating Author Interviews
Presentations
A selection — full descriptions and lengths in the speaker one-sheet. Custom talks available on request.
Signature / Keynote:
The Power of Belief: Living in a Cult
The four years inside, how a person gets in, the manipulation, and how it became a body of thriller fiction. Part memoir, part craft, all momentum.
The Unstoppable Author Career
An inspirational talk for authors at any stage, emphasizing the joys of mental freedom, influence, perseverance, and success.
Craft and Publishing
1) Using Robert Greene’s 48 Laws of Power to Create a Villain
2) Turning Your Life Experience into a Thriller Novel
3) Writing Back Cover Copy that Shines (and Sells)
4) Amazon, Facebook, and BookBub Advertising: A 3-Pronged Attack
5) Steal Like an Artist: Learning from Other Authors’ Novels
6) Gripping Your Readers with Relentless Suspense
7) Revealing Plot and Emotion with Natural Dialogue
8) Characters are People Too: Establishing Relationships Between Characters and Readers
9) Hooking Readers from the Cover to the Last Page
10) How to Build an Unstoppable Author Career
11) Using “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” to Write Relationships
Availability and Logistics:
Based in Denver metro, Colorado — available regionally in person
Travel
Available nationally for conferences and festivals.
Virtual Anywhere — talks and workshops available live online.
Length:
30–90 minutes.
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Tell me your audience, date, and format, and I’ll send availability, a talk recommendation, and terms. I also bring signed books and reader giveaways for attendees.
