Heritage Writers Guild
Meet Our Board Members
Joe Gordon
president
Joe has many years of experience in non-fiction, including academic and technical writing. He also works on mystery/thriller fiction and has authored a novel titled A Wisp of Smoke.
Christopher Jones
treasurer
Chris writes detective novels about surfing crime-fighter, Thaddeus Hanlon, under the pseudonym Topper Jones. Other writing credits include poetry, children’s fiction, general-interest magazine articles, and a teaching novel—Accosting the Golden Spire, 3rd ed.
Denis Feehan
former president
Denis’s work includes long and short fiction, lyric writing, and poetry. He has won multiple awards and is best known for his comedic flair.
Gina Grisson
member at large
Gina Grisson writes poetry, short horror and LGBTQ erotica. Her first novel is soon to be published.
Amanda Empey
web and fb manager
Amanda writes YA and adult fantasy and sci fi. She is currently revising two steampunk novels. She also enjoys writing poetry and non-fiction.
Marilyn Richardson
membership chair
Marilyn's focus is on children's literature, including YA and MG. While she has written many books, she is most proud of Stars Around the Sun - the story of a maid of honor serving Princess Elizabeth the month prior to her becoming queen.
Sue Stevenson Leth
fundraising/grant chair
Sue is a poet who has just finished her anthology titled While I'm Not Sleeping. Her poetry has appeared in Utah Sings and Sandcutters Chapbook.
