For the last couple of years, LegendHaven has served as a great pick-me-up when I've needed to remember why I write and who I'm writing for. It's a booster shot of motivation, and gets me excited about writing, reading, and editing all over again.

Dominic has created and is hosting LegendHaven, which I had the pleasure of speaking at last year. It’s billed as “the friendliest fiction convention in the world" where authors, story lovers, book nerds, gamers, and more gather to share their love of story, imagination, writing, and adventure. Created by Catholics and Christians who love fantasy, science fiction, and epic books, you’ll meet fellow storytellers, learn how to create stories that change lives, and make friendships that last. This is an unpaid and unsolicited endorsement - I just admire Dominic and his passion for creating this community! Maybe it’s the right fit for you!

Dominic de Souza's love for the craft of storytelling has served as a magnet for like-minded individuals at LegendFiction. What he's built is commendable.

I loved everything! It was so much fun to come and hang out with fellow Catholic writers.

The range of topics and discussions, how there were events available throughout the day, and how every discussion or panel was live instead of pre-recorded.

I learned how high quality Catholic/faith centric content can be. I always think things will be cheesy but there were great conversations on successful music and film-writing, great authors and even how Catholic media currently stands from a literary agent’s perspective.

Make it a two day event! I wish I could have attended more, because so much was going on! It seems like there is enough content that it could be spread out over two days!

I loved the small group talks and getting to have fun discussions with the teen attendees. The new platform was also super awesome!

Really, what surprised me most was how many people came together, all the different kinds of creative people and how well everyone got along with each other.

LegendHaven reinforced my belief that stories are best when shared, even if it can be scary sometimes to show how you really think about the world

Overall, I was surprised by the practicality of all the advice that was shared, and the pure joy of storytelling.

I discovered the world in which I want to set a whole series of short stories, during the course of the con.

In six months, my goal is to have a first draft of an anthology, set in my mythical city.

Honestly, everyone changed my perspective. Main stage presentations inspired me, Expo sessions encouraged me, and participants asked many of the questions I had (as well as some that hadn't occurred to me).