C.W. Allen 📚
@cwallenbooks.bsky.social
Writing long stories for kids and short stories for former kids.
MG fantasy puzzle mysteries:
✨RELATIVELY NORMAL SECRETS
✨THE SECRET BENEFITS OF INVISIBILITY
✨TALES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDERS
President of the League of Utah Writers
cwallenbooks.com
MG fantasy puzzle mysteries:
✨RELATIVELY NORMAL SECRETS
✨THE SECRET BENEFITS OF INVISIBILITY
✨TALES OF THE FORGOTTEN FOUNDERS
President of the League of Utah Writers
cwallenbooks.com
Got this lil dude finished up just in time for Halloween! (I only started the project 13 months ago but who's counting)
October 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Got this lil dude finished up just in time for Halloween! (I only started the project 13 months ago but who's counting)
D&D vibes, choose your adventure, AND cats? Sign me up!
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September 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
D&D vibes, choose your adventure, AND cats? Sign me up!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
I think it's mostly a relief for those of us that are bad at summer, but hoo boy are those fighting words to some people... 😆
September 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I think it's mostly a relief for those of us that are bad at summer, but hoo boy are those fighting words to some people... 😆
Well there's a spam tactic you don't see every day...
September 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Well there's a spam tactic you don't see every day...
Today's weird baking experiment: Smores Pie. This one was a challenge to make dairy free, but it came out great!
August 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Today's weird baking experiment: Smores Pie. This one was a challenge to make dairy free, but it came out great!
BREAKING NEWS: The New York Times considers this a real word.
Not helpful in the puzzle or anything - just wanted you to know
Not helpful in the puzzle or anything - just wanted you to know
August 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
BREAKING NEWS: The New York Times considers this a real word.
Not helpful in the puzzle or anything - just wanted you to know
Not helpful in the puzzle or anything - just wanted you to know
I'm so excited to be working with Past President Rachael Bush @botanyforeveryone.bsky.social and President-Elect Candace J. Thomas @candacejthomas.bsky.social to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our 500+ members from all over Utah and beyond
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August 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I'm so excited to be working with Past President Rachael Bush @botanyforeveryone.bsky.social and President-Elect Candace J. Thomas @candacejthomas.bsky.social to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our 500+ members from all over Utah and beyond
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I am beyond humbled to be stepping into the role I've been preparing for the last two years, as the new president of the League of Utah Writers @leagueutahwriters.bsky.social
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August 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I am beyond humbled to be stepping into the role I've been preparing for the last two years, as the new president of the League of Utah Writers @leagueutahwriters.bsky.social
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I'm back from the Quills Conference! This is my favorite writers' gathering every year. I got to do some teaching and lots of learning and won some awards in the writing contest. I had so much fun meeting other writers and teaching workshops that I actually lost my voice 😅
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August 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I'm back from the Quills Conference! This is my favorite writers' gathering every year. I got to do some teaching and lots of learning and won some awards in the writing contest. I had so much fun meeting other writers and teaching workshops that I actually lost my voice 😅
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Charleston Chew would like to wish you a relaxing Caturday Eve.*
*He'd LIKE to, but unfortunately he's exhausted from a hard day of being my supervisor, so he'll have to pass
*He'd LIKE to, but unfortunately he's exhausted from a hard day of being my supervisor, so he'll have to pass
August 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Charleston Chew would like to wish you a relaxing Caturday Eve.*
*He'd LIKE to, but unfortunately he's exhausted from a hard day of being my supervisor, so he'll have to pass
*He'd LIKE to, but unfortunately he's exhausted from a hard day of being my supervisor, so he'll have to pass
I was not invited to the cuddle puddle
July 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I was not invited to the cuddle puddle
Fantastic article from the Guardian! Even my teens still love read aloud time. It's the perfect marriage between an audiobook and live theater
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
July 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Fantastic article from the Guardian! Even my teens still love read aloud time. It's the perfect marriage between an audiobook and live theater
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Gearing up for my next speaking gig! I'll be in Salt Lake City in August with @leagueutahwriters.bsky.social, teaching a 3-hour Author Platform bootcamp with the fabulous @carynlarrinaga.bsky.social and Jodi Milner + classes on synopses and word economy.
🎟️ www.leagueofutahwriters.com/quills-confe...
🎟️ www.leagueofutahwriters.com/quills-confe...
June 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Gearing up for my next speaking gig! I'll be in Salt Lake City in August with @leagueutahwriters.bsky.social, teaching a 3-hour Author Platform bootcamp with the fabulous @carynlarrinaga.bsky.social and Jodi Milner + classes on synopses and word economy.
🎟️ www.leagueofutahwriters.com/quills-confe...
🎟️ www.leagueofutahwriters.com/quills-confe...
Kicking off my Miyazaki Summer by viewing my breakfast in the most Romantic lens possible. Made sure to pick one of the pretty breakable bowls -- and wouldn't you know, it DID make the fresh blackberries taste sweeter! Can't wait to see what other overlooked joys jump out at me today
June 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Kicking off my Miyazaki Summer by viewing my breakfast in the most Romantic lens possible. Made sure to pick one of the pretty breakable bowls -- and wouldn't you know, it DID make the fresh blackberries taste sweeter! Can't wait to see what other overlooked joys jump out at me today
If you too want to rant about the shambles we've made of timekeeping (and learn about a fantasy world's sensible alternative) make sure to add my "magic swords and hoverboards" fantasy series to your summer reading list!
www.cwallenbooks.com/relatively-n...
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June 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If you too want to rant about the shambles we've made of timekeeping (and learn about a fantasy world's sensible alternative) make sure to add my "magic swords and hoverboards" fantasy series to your summer reading list!
www.cwallenbooks.com/relatively-n...
www.cwallenbooks.com/relatively-n...
Happy first day of Diligence!
One of my favorite bits of worldbuilding in my fantasy book series is the circular calendar, which has 5 seasons instead of 4. Today marks the first day of the growing season. It's a time to nurture the seeds you've planted so far this year, literal or metaphorical.
One of my favorite bits of worldbuilding in my fantasy book series is the circular calendar, which has 5 seasons instead of 4. Today marks the first day of the growing season. It's a time to nurture the seeds you've planted so far this year, literal or metaphorical.
June 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Happy first day of Diligence!
One of my favorite bits of worldbuilding in my fantasy book series is the circular calendar, which has 5 seasons instead of 4. Today marks the first day of the growing season. It's a time to nurture the seeds you've planted so far this year, literal or metaphorical.
One of my favorite bits of worldbuilding in my fantasy book series is the circular calendar, which has 5 seasons instead of 4. Today marks the first day of the growing season. It's a time to nurture the seeds you've planted so far this year, literal or metaphorical.
The world is a dumpster fire, but with Godzilla as my witness: I love humans so much
🎥 www.instagram.com/p/DIerWZ2sqGo/
🎥 www.instagram.com/p/DIerWZ2sqGo/
May 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The world is a dumpster fire, but with Godzilla as my witness: I love humans so much
🎥 www.instagram.com/p/DIerWZ2sqGo/
🎥 www.instagram.com/p/DIerWZ2sqGo/
Inbox clear, laundry done, presentations polished -- all I need to do now is pack. See you soon, Colorado Springs!
April 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Inbox clear, laundry done, presentations polished -- all I need to do now is pack. See you soon, Colorado Springs!
It's here! Check out my award-winning cozy fantasy short "Where There's a Will, There's a Wisp" in the Utah's Best Poetry and Prose anthology: a.co/d/8krlvlr
April 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's here! Check out my award-winning cozy fantasy short "Where There's a Will, There's a Wisp" in the Utah's Best Poetry and Prose anthology: a.co/d/8krlvlr
SALE ALERT: My series opener is 65% off at Amazon US today! If you like sibling adventure, dog sidekicks, a "Magic Swords & Hoverboards" techno-fantasy setting with a side of code-cracking mystery, don't miss this chance to dive into my award-winning MG series:
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April 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
SALE ALERT: My series opener is 65% off at Amazon US today! If you like sibling adventure, dog sidekicks, a "Magic Swords & Hoverboards" techno-fantasy setting with a side of code-cracking mystery, don't miss this chance to dive into my award-winning MG series:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
www.amazon.com/gp/product/1...
I'm gearing up for my next speaking gig: the Pikes Peak writers conference in Colorado Springs! Will I see you there?
April 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I'm gearing up for my next speaking gig: the Pikes Peak writers conference in Colorado Springs! Will I see you there?
Don't miss the next League of Utah Writers conference: @courtneymilan.com and @travisbaldree.bsky.social will be teaching classes and hosting exclusive book signings at the Quills Conference in August! Catch the early bird sale before prices go up May 1st www.leagueofutahwriters.com/quills-confe...
April 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Don't miss the next League of Utah Writers conference: @courtneymilan.com and @travisbaldree.bsky.social will be teaching classes and hosting exclusive book signings at the Quills Conference in August! Catch the early bird sale before prices go up May 1st www.leagueofutahwriters.com/quills-confe...