Who is Derek Gurr?

I’m glad you asked!

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A runner.

I’ve run more than 3,000 miles since 2012, including two marathons and a polar plunge. Doing the insane keeps me sane.

A Trekky.

Kirk vs. Picard? Um, totally Picard.

But Kirk’s cool too!

A novelist.

Sci-fi and fantasy are my thing. I’ve written two novels. My current project is a fantasy novel about a boy named Santiago.

A BYU fan.

Indoctrinated? Probably.

Do I care? Not really.

I love BYU.

A Latter-day Saint.

I’m grateful for my relationship with my Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the blessings I enjoy as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A husband and a father

The Wife
The Wife

A classic story. Boy edits girl’s writing. Boy Facebook stalks girl. Girl is pretty. Boy meets girl. Girl is even prettier in real life. Boy marries girl. Boy sure loves this girl!
A Nutty Family
A Nutty Family

Our nutty family grew in 2014 when Peanut arrived, capturing our hearts. Doughnut charmed his way into our lives two years later.
The Peanut
The Peanut

Eden (AKA Peanut) is the family gymnast. She climbs onto, swings from, and jumps off of just about everything. Watch out, Olympics!
The Doughnut
The Doughnut

Jaron (AKA Doughnut) is the family hypnotherapist. At least, he’s hypnotized us by his cuteness. And, yes, he’s very therapeutic!