Quiet Storm Presenting Writing Sessions at Greater Wichita YMCA "Thrive through Survivorship" Retreat
May 7, 2026
9am - 4pm
Light refreshments and light lunch will be provided.
Join us for a day of fellowship, activity, and education for cancer survivors. No cost to attend, but registration is required. A light lunch will be served. The retreat is open to any cancer survivor; prior involvement in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA isn’t necessary.
Location: Camp Hiawatha and Retreat Center, 1601 W. 51st Street N., Wichita, KS 67204
Questions? Contact Debbie Cruz at 316-776-8178 or debbie.cruz@ymcawichita.org
The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is a place where cancer survivors reclaim their energy and strength. Our Cancer Survivor Retreat brings individuals from all walks of life together who not only share a common journey, but also the desire to thrive through survivorship. Learn more about LIVESTRONG at the YMCA at ymcawichita.org/livestrong.
Upcoming Title: Boys Without Fathers
We are pleased to introduce Quiet Storm’s newest, upcoming author, Jason Allen! He writes fiction, poetry, and memoir. Jason is the author of the novel The East End (Park Row Books/HarperCollins) and the poetry collection A Meditation on Fire (Southeast Missouri State University Press). He has an MFA from Pacific University and a PhD in literature and creative writing.
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Pre-orders coming April 2026
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Portions of Boys Without Fathers have previously been published in these journals & magazines. Get your sneak peak here...
Cutleaf Journal / Sneaker Wave Magazine / Potomac Reviews / Ponder Review
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2025 Wichita Business Journal "Diversity & Inclusion" Honoree
Author Event at Barnes & Noble
2024 Top 20 Finalists for the IBPA Innovative Voices Program
2023 IBPA scholarship winner
Check the full list of highlights here!