Fresh Start

Johnny Worthen grew up in the high desert snows and warm summer winds of the Wasatch Mountains. He graduated with a B.A. in English, minor in Classics and a Master's in American Studies from the University of Utah. After a series of businesses and adventures, including years abroad and running his own bakery, Johnny found himself drawn to the only thing he ever wanted to do – write. And write he does. Well versed in modern literary criticism and cultural studies, Johnny writes upmarket multi-genre fiction, both traditionally and independently published. “I write what I like to read,” he says. “That guarantees me at least one fan.”Johnny’s best-selling series, The Books of Coronam, is an epic science fiction series in the vein of Frank Herbert’s DUNE. It is available from Flame Tree Press, with international distribution through Simon and Schuster. Another Flame Tree Press title is Johnny apocalyptic myth THE GAIA CHIME, which witnesses the global chaos of a planet in repair. Like Johnny’s many other titles it is available wherever better books are sold.Johnny teaches creative writing at the University of Utah, is a member of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (PAA), Pikes Peak Writers, IBPA, SFWA, HWA, and is a lifetime member of The League of Utah Writers. He lives in Sandy Utah with his wife and cat. There’s also a lawn.

"It's Sci-fi, it's dystopian, it's fast paced and wonderfully descriptive with sweeping world building and a great cast of characters and an interesting plot that's sure to hold your attention to the very last page. Just brilliant and one of my favourite reads of the year up to now."