K. Andrew Turner

Techniques in Dialogue
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Underdog Bookstore, 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Discover techniques to make your dialogue not only sound natural but also drive your story forward. This generative workshop will explore the art of crafting dynamic and engaging dialogue. Learn how to develop authentic voices, build tension through conversations, and reveal key elements of plot and character subtly. Students are encouraged but not required to share their work.

Memory as Material
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Underdog Bookstore, 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Crafting Image-Driven Creative Nonfiction
Memory is both a treasure and a trickster—fragmented, selective, and sometimes unreliable. This workshop explores how to use memory’s imperfections as creative fuel to write vivid, image-driven nonfiction that captures the essence of moments, emotions, and experience in short-form narrative. Participants will examine how memory shapes storytelling, practice mining sensory details, and learn techniques to write with honesty, depth, and imaginative clarity.

Crafting Bite-Sized Narratives
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Underdog Bookstore, 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Unlock the art of short form storytelling and learn how to distill complex ideas, vivid characters, and rich worlds into a few short paragraphs that linger in the reader’s mind long after the last word. This generative workshop will guide you through the techniques and strategies to create powerful, bite-sized stories that pack a punch. Students are encouraged, but not required, to share their work.

Monrovia Pride Book Festival
2026-06-20 12:00 - 18:00 | Monrovia Library Park, 321 S Myrtle Ave , Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
I’ll be at the Monrovia Pride Book Festival! Come join the fun!
Underdog Bookstore is excited to present the inaugural Monrovia Pride Book Festival on June 20th, from 12-6PM at Monrovia Library Park!
Join us for a celebration of queer storytelling, featuring over 50 authors and vendors, community building, and free activities for all to enjoy!

Workshop: What If? Building Queer Worlds in Speculative Fiction
2026-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Underdog Bookstore, 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
Speculative fiction is where queer writers ask radical questions. What if gender worked differently? What if desire was dangerous — or liberating? What if the rules of the world itself reflected your deepest questions about identity and freedom?
In this workshop, you’ll start with a question that matters to you — about identity, desire, or freedom — and build an entire speculative world around it. You’ll design how that world affects queer people, create a character navigating it, and write scenes that bring it to life.
Drawing on examples like Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness, we’ll explore how queer speculative fiction isn’t just about representation — it’s about imagination, worldbuilding, and asking “what if?” in ways that reshape everything.
Come ready to write. Leave with a story that’s entirely your own. Students are encouraged, but not required, to share their work.

Disability Pride Author Panel
2026-07-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Underdog Bookstore, 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
I’ll be at Underdog Bookstore with Emily B. Rose, Sarah l. Glasco, and Calia McCarthy to discuss disability and writing! Come hang out.

The Heretic and the Broken Man - Book Launch
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Underdog Bookstore, 312 South Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
I’ll be at Underdog Bookstore celebrating the launch of The Heretic and the Broken Man!
I’ll be speaking with Des DeVivo, a fellow author, talking about the book. Come by and learn more about me, the book, and enjoy a great space.

Heat Up Your Night: Spicy Romance (Author Panel)
2026-08-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Buca di Beppo – Redondo Beach, 1670 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277, United States
Come join me for a deliciously spicy author panel hosted by Moonstone & Mist at Buca di Beppo in Redondo Beach!
There will be a Happy Hour, games, giveaways and the Moonstone & Mist popup bookstore!
Authors:

Alison Amies – Trapped
Kelly R. Nelson – The Devil & the Details
K. Andrew Turner – The Heretic and the Broken Man

RSVP at www.moonstoneandmist.com/events

Bookstore Romance Day - Underdog @ Mt. Lowe Brewing!
2026-08-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Mt. Lowe Bewing, 150 E. St Joseph St, Arcadia, 91006, United States
I’ll be attending the Underdog Bookstore Romance day at Mt. Lowe Brewing in Arcadia. Stop by and say hi (and pick up a book if you don’t have one already)!
You’re invited to celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with books, brews and bingo! 📚🍻🌶
Underdog Bookstore will be popping up at Mt. Lowe Bewing with our favorite diverse romance reads and some local sweet and spicy romance authors!
We’re starting things off at 4PM with a Romance Book Swap – bring up to 5 gently loved books to trade with other romance readers. The first 15 swappers will receive a FREE swag bag!
At 8PM, things switch over to ADULTS ONLY for the return of BANGO! The best 21+ adult bingo night with NSFW prizes ❤️‍🔥
Stay tuned for author announcements and more, coming soon!

Poetry After Dark @ Black Cat Fables
2026-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Cat Fables, 415 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite B, Monrovia, CA, 91016, United States
I’ll be reading poetry at Black Cat Fables with some phenomenal local poets. Come check it out!
Join us at Black Cat Fables for Poetry After Dark: an evening focused on healing, mental health and growth. This poetry event is hosted by Kimberly Mora and Silk & Sugar Co and features several talented local writers and published authors. For more information about your hosts and performers, please see accompanying photos.
Featuring:

Berenice Sandoval
Brian Dunlap
Ian
K. Andrew Turner
Kimberly Mora
Natalie Rodriguez
Samantha Sao
Sofía Aguilar

Admission is $5 per person when purchased online or in-store ahead of the event. Tickets bought at the door are $8 per person.
Our café will remain open only until 6pm so as not to be disruptive to the performers. If you would like to order a drink please make sure to arrive early!
Spaces are limited so RSVP now to secure your seat!
