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Author Visits & Speaking
Bring storytelling, practical writing instruction, humor, music, and audience participation to your learners or organization. I offer engaging in-person and virtual programs that can be adapted to your audience, schedule, curriculum, and goals.
Programs Built for Real Learners
As a published fantasy author, licensed teacher, instructional designer, and longtime performing musician, I combine creative energy with clear learning goals. Programs can be adjusted for elementary, secondary, college, or adult audiences.
Interactive
Questions, participation, examples, stories, and activities keep audiences involved instead of merely listening.
Practical
Learners leave with useful strategies for writing, revising, creating, presenting, and persevering through difficult work.
Adaptable
Content, length, examples, and activities can be customized for your age group, curriculum, event, and accessibility needs.
Program Options
Author Visits
Interactive presentations about imagination, revision, publishing, perseverance, and the path from an idea to a finished book.
Writing Workshops
Focused sessions on character, worldbuilding, revision, humor, storytelling, songwriting, poetry, or another selected craft topic.
Assemblies & Career Fairs
High-energy programs about creative careers, education, language learning, music, and building a sustainable creative life.
Library & Community Programs
Flexible events for libraries, book clubs, youth groups, community organizations, festivals, and family audiences.
Virtual Visits
Online author visits, workshops, interviews, and question-and-answer sessions for groups that cannot host an in-person event.
Conference & Professional Speaking
Presentations on writing, instructional design, language education, music history, faith, creativity, and responsible uses of artificial intelligence.
Need Something Different?
I can create or adapt a presentation around your curriculum, conference theme, professional-development goal, or community event.
Planning Your Visit
Suggested Donation
$100 per day. This is negotiable, especially for limited school budgets, multiple-day visits, or customized arrangements. I do not want cost to be the reason a group cannot invite me.
Signed Books
Signed books can be made available at a substantial discount from the cover price. Advance orders are appreciated so the right titles and quantities can be prepared.
What to Send
- Preferred dates and location
- Audience age and group size
- Desired length and topic
- In-person or virtual format
- Book-sale or signing needs
- Budget and accessibility needs
What Educators Say
What a wonderful experience we had with Michael Young at Roy Elementary. The students loved him, and the teachers felt it was a very positive experience. He inspired our students to become authors.
Janene Salt, Roy Elementary Reading Specialist
The students had lots of great questions and responded well to his answers with great enthusiasm. I recommend that if you can bring Mr. Young to your school or library, please do it. You will not be disappointed but greatly impressed.
Virginia Miller, Lomond View Elementary Media Center/Library
He was dynamic and elicited participation even from reluctant students. He had them laughing and enjoying themselves, yet they were learning the whole time. He was professional, fun, and worked well with the students.
Christina Nelson, Roy Jr. High German and Creative Writing Teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you work with?
Programs can be adapted for elementary, secondary, college, adult, and mixed-age audiences. Share the ages and goals of your group when requesting a visit.
Can you present virtually?
Yes. Virtual classroom visits, library programs, workshops, interviews, and question-and-answer sessions are available. Include your time zone and preferred platform in your request.
Can a program be customized?
Yes. Presentations can be adjusted for curriculum, event themes, time limits, group size, accessibility needs, or a particular writing, education, music, or creativity topic.
How far do you travel?
Travel depends on location, schedule, and event details. Utah visits are easiest to arrange, and virtual programs are available for groups anywhere.
Can books be sold or signed?
Yes. Signed books may be offered at a substantial discount from the cover price. Advance orders help ensure the right titles and quantities are available.
What does a visit cost?
The suggested donation is $100 per day, but it is negotiable for school budgets, multiple-day visits, and other circumstances. Provide your budget when you inquire.
Bring an Author to Your Audience
Tell me what you are planning, and I will help shape a program that fits your learners, schedule, and goals.
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