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Community
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Creative Aging
Amanda Skenandore
- Literary Arts
Amanda Skenandore is an award-winning author of historical fiction and a registered nurse. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and garnered accolades from the American Library Association, Reader's Digest, Silicon Valley Reads, and Apple Books. In 2024, she was awarded the Nevada Arts Council Literary Fellowship. Skenandore's writing explores lesser-known corners of history, often weaving in themes of medicine, justice, and belonging. She has spoken at numerous libraries, book festivals, and writing conferences throughout the U.S. Skenandore lives in Las Vegas with her husband and their pet turtle, Lenore.
School & community workshops
The Power of Perspective: Choosing the Right Point of View For Your Story – Discover how choosing the right storytelling perspective can transform your writing in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn the secrets of point of view through real examples and practice exercises to help you create more engaging stories that connect with readers.
The Art and Craft of Historical Storytelling – Discover the art of crafting compelling historical fiction in this workshop that explores how to balance authentic period details with engaging storytelling, equipping you with the tools to transform historical events into vivid, memorable narratives.
Mastering Mood: In this workshop, we’ll uncover the secrets behind the atmospheric, engaging prose of master storytellers. Through an in-depth look at techniques these authors use and the interplay of various story elements, such as pacing, syntax, and dialogue, you’ll learn how to craft a mood that elevates your story and draws readers deeper into your fictional world.
