I first became a published writer at the age of 13, when my letter to the editor was published in the Deseret News. Since then, I’ve had more than 100 letters published in seven newspapers — including the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News. After working and volunteering on several political campaigns, I began to focus more on writing. I’ve written for Utah Political Capitol, KSL.com, Deseret News, Salt Lake Film Review, Building Salt Lake, Journal of Mormon History, and QSaltLake Magazine. Most of my political involvement has been with the Democratic Party, but I consider myself a centrist and tend to support the person rather than the party. Richard Nixon, John McCain, and Bob Bennett are my ideological heroes. I currently reside in the Marmalade District of Salt Lake City with my partner, Ian, and can be reached at ryancurtis4218@gmail.com. Twitter: @Ryan_Curtis92. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.curtis.7

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