Join colleagues, authors, and friends, Mike Krentz and Kelly Sokol, as they sit down together and chat about novel writing from a writer and teacher’s point of view.

Watch live on Facebook or join the web seminar. Follow this LINK to register.

Questions and comments from the virtual audience will be explored.

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Kelly Sokol is a Pushcart Prize-nominated author and MFA creative writing graduate. Her work has been featured on NPR, in Alpinist, UltraRunning Magazine, The Quotable and more. Kelly teaches creative writing. When she is not reading, writing or parenting, she is dreaming, in color, of the mountains. She can often be found tripping over roots in the backcountry.

Kelly Sokol’s Website

Mike Krentz writes medical suspense, psychological thrillers, and military women’s fiction based on his experiences as an emergency physician and US Navy medical officer. Born and raised in Arizona, Mike earned a classical degree in English from the University of San Francisco, a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and a Master of Public Health Degree from Johns Hopkins University. Following a civilian career as an emergency physician, Mike rededicated his professional life to serve America’s Navy and Marine Corps heroes and their families. His last active-duty assignment was as Seventh Fleet Surgeon on board the USS BLUE RIDGE, based in Yokosuka, Japan. After retiring from the US Navy, Mike continued his service as a consultant to the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Health Analysis Department. Upon completion of that mission, he returned to his earliest life passion as a full-time writer. Mike sits on the Board of Directors of The Muse Writers Center, where he also teaches fiction writing and leads an advanced fiction studio. Mike, his wife Kathryn, and miniature schnauzer Yoshi live in Norfolk, VA.

Mike’s Website

Please note: This class or event will be held online (using Zoom or a similar live platform). To participate, students or attendees should have a stable internet connection. Class participants: you should have a computer or device with a webcam and microphone; and your Zoom link will be automatically sent to you after you register. Check your spam box if you don't see it.