Celina Thompson
When people hear me speak they will be empowered to pursue their dreams & achieve their goals because my speech demonstrates that any obstacle, no matter how difficult, can be overcome. As someone who has stood at the edge of life multiple times, I speak about the transformative lessons learned on my deathbed—stories not just of pain and survival, but of mindset, gratitude, & resilience.
Celina Thompson is basically a vampire. She is a disabled author with multiple invisible illnesses which cause sunlight to be painful, require blood transfusions, and even make garlic off limits. This served as inspiration for her debut novel, Sanctuary (a #1 Amazon Best Seller in Spicy Horror). Her passion for raising awareness for disabilities and healthcare continues with her next novel, La Mamácita Mafiosa (releasing in Summer of 2025). Before discovering her medical conditions, she worked in technical theatre and continues to have a deep appreciation for the arts. She loves immersing herself in telling a powerful story and transporting people to another world. Celina is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA), Romance Writers of America (RWA), & Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Currently she serves as the Event Coordinator for the Colorado Chapter of HWA and on the Board of Directors for RMFW as the chair of the Colorado Gold Writers Conference.
Celina Thompson is basically a vampire. She is a disabled author with multiple invisible illnesses which cause sunlight to be painful, require blood transfusions, and even make garlic off limits. This served as inspiration for her debut novel, Sanctuary (a #1 Amazon Best Seller in Spicy Horror). Her passion for raising awareness for disabilities and healthcare continues with her next novel, La Mamácita Mafiosa (releasing in Summer of 2025). Before discovering her medical conditions, she worked in technical theatre and continues to have a deep appreciation for the arts. She loves immersing herself in telling a powerful story and transporting people to another world. Celina is a member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA), Romance Writers of America (RWA), & Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Currently she serves as the Event Coordinator for the Colorado Chapter of HWA and on the Board of Directors for RMFW as the chair of the Colorado Gold Writers Conference.
Positivity & Persistence: Mental Health, Mindset & Overcoming Adversity
Format: 60 minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Students preparing to ender the workforce
- Business professionals struggling to overcome obstacles
The audience will leave with:
• A proven mindset strategy to face and overcome adversity
• A renewed sense of purpose and motivation
• The powerful reminder that every person’s life...
Destination Detour: Navigate Life's Roadblocks
Format: 60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Those in a transitional phase
- People facing new challenges
- Anyone in a crisis
- Those struggling with work / life balance
The audience will leave with:
- Understanding that obstacles are inevitable
- Knowledge that life goes on and so can...
Meaningful Media: How Entertainment Makes an Impact
Format: 60 minute Keynote or Workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Everyone in a book or media related career
- Anyone interested in Social Justice
- Companies looking to be more conscious and proactive with their DEI efforts
- Fans at conventions
The audience will leave with:
- A basic understanding of the massive power...
Feminism in Fiction: Why Women Change the World
Format: 60 minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Activists & DEI Programming
- Authors, artists, historians
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding of how various classic fiction novels demonstrate the need for social reform
- Motivation to work towards a better world
Explore how famous works of fiction act...
Truly Terrifying: Look Beyond Horror at What Truly Disturbs Us
Format: 60 minute Keynote and/or workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Those in the arts & entertainment industries
- Anyone curious about the mental health aspects of horror
The audience will leave with:
- A basic understanding of the psychological and physiological elements of horror
- An understanding of why horror is appealing and how it can spur...
Imagery & Imagination: Understanding How Readers Visualize Books
Format: 90 minute workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Authors / Writers
- Marketers
The audience will leave with:
- An understanding that everyone perceives and processes language differently
- An understanding that any art or consumable media is defined by the interpretation of the audience
This interactive...
Puzzle Plotting: Creating a Living Storyboard with Notecards
Format: 60 minute workshop
This program is perfect for:
- Authors / Writers
- Marketers / Journalists
The audience will leave with:
- A unique method to visualize and structure a story
- Practical application of this method utilizing their own work
This workshop includes an overview of a method to visualize and develop the arc...
Leading Your League: Fostering Teamwork Through Fandom
Format: 60 minute Keynote or Workshop
This program is perfect for:
Students who enjoy gaming, comics, and fandom
Anyone in charge of a team
The audience will leave with:
A new way to look at leading a team, taught through the lense if superhero teams like the Justice League and X-men as well as video...
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Colorado Authors League
On-Site
J.M., President, Colorado Authors League
Verified @sandgoatmanorpublishing.com"It was so inspiring to listen to Celina Thompson as she revealed her life story (so far) at the 2025 Colorado Gold Writers Conference. She's been through so much, and yet she exudes tremendous energy, optimism, heart and drive. More importantly, she shows anyone who is carrying a difficult burden that it is possible to transcend it and use it as fuel to carry on."
KLR Literary Management
On-Site
K.K.R., Founder, KLR Literary Management
"Absolutely captivating! Goosebumps. She captured every emotion and shared from the heart. Inspiring!"
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