Larry Burns

Larry Burns, a Southern California native, is a prolific writer and author with published creative works in various publications like Silver Birch Press, Poetry Superhighway, and more. Known for his books on Riverside's arts and cultural scene, he released "100 Things to do in Riverside CA Before You Die" in 2017 and followed up with "Secret Inland Empire" in 2018.

Larry's writing style revolves around local geography and simple situations, leaving ample room for readers to interpret and connect with his work. He believes in the collaborative nature of writing, where the writer sparks conversations and explores the human experience.

Apart from writing, Larry contributes to the writing community as a college professor and a founding member of the Inlandia Institute. He shares his works and ongoing projects on his website www.larryburns.net.

With expertise in writing about arts, culture, history, Riverside, and the Inland Empire, Larry also delves into self-publishing, workshops, and criticism. In the field of instruction, he specializes in teaching first-year college writing and related English and Humanities courses.

Larry's career development skills encompass management, assessment, staff development, job search strategies, career coaching, resume & cover letters, internship programs, career transition coaching, mock interviews, team management, project management, and creating customer delight.

His professional background includes roles such as a Visiting Associate Professor at Chamberlain University, Adjunct Professor at Southern New Hampshire University, Associate Faculty at Riverside City College, and Associate Professor at University of Phoenix. Moreover, Larry has served as a Founding Board Member at INLANDIA INSTITUTE.