Events Calendar

Open Mic 

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Open Mic at the Historic Y, Tucson. 738 N 5th

See Flier for more information

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Arizona Authors Literary Contest Closes

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Hook Your Reader on the First Page

C. Alex Smith (based on the website CAlexSmith.com) 

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A self-paced online course focused on making your book's (or story's) first page shine and hook readers immediately. 

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• Dates: June 3 – July 3

• Note: Self-paced (you can work through the material at your own speed during this window)

• Price: $50

• Private website (access provided upon registration)

  • Visit CAlexSmith.com

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS 

Presented by Melissa Costa

Guest speaker Melissa Costa presents "Writing My First Novel at Eleven," sharing her journey from a sixth-grade idea to becoming a published author.

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When:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Check-in: 5:30 PM
Meeting begins: 6:00 PM (Arizona Time)

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Where:
Chompie's
9301 E. Shea Blvd. (92nd St. & Shea Blvd.)
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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For more registration information visit: www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com

Prescott Writers: Literary Scams

Mike Rothmiller, 

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In this presentation, Mike Rothmiller, will expose many of the deceptive tactics used by unscrupulous publishers and literary agents to fleece unsuspecting authors of large sums of money, sometimes, an author’s life savings. Mike is a New York Times Bestselling Author and a former Law Enforcement Officer who will provide tips and actions a writer can take to avoid becoming a victim of a costly literary scam.

 

Mike Rothmiller is also a nominee for the Pulitzer Prize, historian, former cop and Army medic. He’s also served as a TV reporter, an award-winning documentary producer and television host for ESPN, PBS and other international television markets. Prescott Writers is hosted by Central Arizona Writers and presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library.

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Prescott Public Library

Address: 215 E Goodwin St
Prescott Arizona 86303
United States

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June 23, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Payson Book Festival 

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The tenth annual Payson Book Festival will showcase about 80 Arizona authors who signed and sold fiction and non-fiction books of many genres and promoted literacy at a celebration of books for readers of all ages. We also have a Kid Zone sessions for youngsters and drawings. 

 

https://paysonbookfestival.org/

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​We will have a table. Please stop by and say hello!

When Human Destinies Get Mixed Up: Personal and Historic German-American Stories for Writers 

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Presented by AnnElise Makin and Bernd Haber 

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What if your conscience pushes you on to the wrong side of history? Learn how to resource and gather key information from documents, archives, and personal information. For history writers and creative fiction and nonfiction authors, this workshop will dive deep and teach authors how to get to the truth and bring it to light. History is a sleuthing and rewarding adventure!

 

Become a member now for more details! Join now!

How to Finish Your Book Faster and Enjoy the Journey 

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Presented by Lorraine Haatiaa

Founder of Prolific Writer's Life

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Become a member now for more details! Join now!

Contest Finalists Chosen

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Desert Nights Writers Conference

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At Desert Nights, Rising Stars (DNRS) Writers Conference you will find a nurturing caring community of writers and stellar faculty to help you discover and tell your story.

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Our 2025 keynote speaker is legendary author Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street.

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https://piper.asu.edu/conference

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Desert Foothills Book Festival

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The Desert Foothills Book Festival grew from the desire of a group of local authors to connect personally with book lovers and to promote an appreciation of reading and the literary arts. With the Tucson Book Festival to the south and the Payson and Prescott Book Festivals to the north, this small group felt the greater Phoenix, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, and Carefree areas were missing a valuable opportunity to meet and engage with local authors from all genres. 

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https://desertfoothillsbookfestival.com/

 

We will have a table. Please stop by and say hello!

 

The Author's Toolbox

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Presented by Jeanne Burrows-Johnson

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Become a member now for more details! Join now!

The Seven Deadly Sins of Romance Writing

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Presented by Donna Hatch

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Become a member now for more details! Join now!

The Arizona Authors Literary Awards Event

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Green Valley Holiday Book Fair

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More Information Coming soon!

 

Mesa Book Festival

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Anthology is a IRS 501 (c)(3) and state of Arizona literary nonprofit dedicated to promoting literary arts in the greater Phoenix community by providing opportunities for writers to make their work accessible to a diverse audience. Since 1994 Anthology has produced thousands of literary events, published over 10 years of literary journals and produced countless moments of learning, excitement and fun.

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https://www.anthology.org/index.php/mesa-book-festival

 

We will have a table. Please stop by and say hello!