Events Calendar

If you are an Arizona Authors Association member and have a writing-related event to list, please contact the web administrator HERE. 

Anticus Workshop Series with Karen Odden

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USA Today Bestselling Author and  Arizona Authors Association member Karen Odden will be conducting a series of workshops at the Anticus Gallery/Book Store in Scottsdale.

The hands-on, interactive series will help developing authors to gain experience in a variety of topics, including:

Crafting Backstory: Monday, October 21 

Creating Secondary Characters: Monday, November 18 

Writing a Strong Query Letter: Monday, January 13 

Developing Unique Voices for Characters: Monday, February 24 

Composing those All-important Opening Pages: Monday, March 10

Finding Your People: Monday, April 14 

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All workshops begin at 6:30 pm MST

Registration is required and the cost for each workshop is $25 per session or $120 for all six. Call the gallery at 480-483-5663 to reserve your space or contact them through their website at info@anticus.com.

Anticus is open 7 days a week; call for hours. It is located at:

3922 N Scottsdale Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Here's a link to the workshop page:

https://anticus.com/post/10909-writers-workshop-series---with-usa-today-bestselling-author-karen-odden

To learn more about Karen Odden, please visit her website HERE. ​​​​​​

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Next Generation Short Story Awards

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The Next Generation Short Story Awards, currently in its second year, is a not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories. The Short Story Awards is now accepting entries, i.e. short stories and poems in English (5000 words or less) for the 2025 awards program in 30+ categories. The entry deadline for the 2025 year is Thursday, February 27, 2025. Winners are given cash prizes, gold medals, complimentary digital promotional stickers, social media coverage, literary exposure with their stories published in an Anthology of Winners, and a complimentary copy of the Anthology of Winners. The Short Story Awards is brought to you by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, an international book awards program for independent and self-published authors. 

To learn more about Next Generation Short Story Awards, please visit their website HERE. ​​​​​​

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Identifying Your Audience in the 21st Century​

Zoom Workshop

Presented by Steve Fullmer

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Sat Jan 18 at 10:00 AM MST on Zoom

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Identifying your audience in the 21st century: An introduction to generational differences, cognitive preference, tribal leadership, and new findings in sociology that help to recognize and address diverse audiences when writing or speaking. Anthropology suggests human ancestors began to proliferate about 300,000 years ago. More complex technology and culture evolved somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago. Geography and cultural frameworks limited diverse human social interaction to the realm of explorers and global merchants. Individuals and groups created boundaries and rules based upon appearance, language, and familiarity to affect survival. The machine age shattered barriers almost overnight. Now, 21st century tools enable the integration of genetics, neurophysiology, psychology, and sociology toward new understanding. When we address the true diversity of human nature by exploring the complexity of human perception, interpretation, and perspective, we begin to identify the true nature of the human community. Awareness and reflection thus expand our audience.

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Steve Fullmer has been an established author; a sought-after public speaker; and an ingenious transformer across multiple industries. (Translation – problem solver, change agent, and conceptual leader converting ideas toward achievable outcomes.) His evolution included script writer, director, and principal talent in more than 3,000 instructional videos affecting more than one million viewers. His works also include hundreds of technology blogs, dozens of formal keynote addresses, and an eclectic variety of articles and stories. More at https://bluespheresoln.com.

Members and their guests may register for this free online workshop by writing to: arizonaauthorsassociation@gmail.com by January 17. Thank you!

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Winter Reading: Author Talk Panel​

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Friday, January 31, 2025, from 6-7 pm

An engaging author panel will be discussing Winter Reading at the Buckeye Public Library, Coyote Branch. Authors on the panel will include Diana Grillo,

John Perovich, Christy White, and Paco José Madde.

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Coyote Branch Library:

21699 W. Yuma Rd 
Buckeye, AZ 85326

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For more info, click HERE.

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Root and Story Writing Retreat​

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Chloe Louvouezo is the author of a book titled Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories From Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust (Harper Collins, 2021). She is hosting a writing retreat for Black women in April in Arizona. The deadline to apply is February 1.

This is open to writers of all levels and interests, whether they just enjoy the art of writing (any genre), need an actionable roadmap to completing a specific writing project, or need support in clarifying how to tell their story. The seminars will be an exercise of healing through writing. 

Root & Story Writing Retreat is a retreat designed for Black women writers to reframe and write their stories while building community and centering self. This four-day, all-inclusive experience will be hosted this April 14-18 in Paradise Valley, Arizona. It offers aspiring Black women writers support in clarifying how to tell your story and a roadmap for recommitting to your creative visions. Through writing seminars, free writing time, and an opportunity to connect meaningfully with like-minded creatives, you will shift how you see yourself and your work and unlock personal and creative blocks.

If you are a member of the Arizona Authors Association, she offers a 15 percent discount on the cost of the workshop. For more information, go to: https://www.rootandstory.com/

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The Arizona Authors Association and the

Green Valley Writers Group Present the

17th Annual Authors Showcase Event

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Friday, February 7, 2025
11:30 am-2:30 pm MST
Desert Hills Lutheran Church
2150 S. Camino Del Sol
Green Valley, AZ. 85622
 

The Arizona Authors Association in conjunction with the Green Valley Writers Group invites you to attend the 17th annual Local Authors Showcase event.

A luncheon will be served of ham and turkey wrap, potato salad and banana pudding parfait catered by Chef Bernie. Attendees will hear readings from well-known, award-winning Arizona authors Jan Cleere and Dan Baldwin, in addition to four local authors reading from their original works.

There will be door prizes and a drawing for a very special piece of artwork donated by Hugh Beykirch. Free books will be available on each table.

Come enjoy a delicious lunch and listen to some awesome readings! Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased by contacting Duke Southard at 603-520-9695 or by email at duke@dukesouthard.com.

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Payment must be made by 1/31/25 Checks to: Duke Southard

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Historical Novel Society North America Conference

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"Celebrating Historical Fiction In Its Many Forms"

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The 11th Biennial Historical Novel Society  North America Conference will be held in Las Vegas from June 26 to 28 in 2025. This year, the conference celebrates the many subgenres of historical fiction including General Historical/Biographical, Historical Mystery, Historical Romance, Historical Fantasy/Alternate, History/Time Travel, Historical Thriller/Suspense/Horror, and Historical Military/Nautical/Adventure. Join us as we explore the many ways authors, agents, and editors craft, publish, and market these various subgenres, and let’s revel in the wide array of historical novels we all love to read! Our special guests this year are Fiona Shaw and Sylvia Moreno-Garcia, with Spotlight Authors Sarah Penner, Jeffrey Blount, and Yangsze Choo.

For more information: https://hns-conference.com/

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Submissions to present at the conference open December 15 to January 15 and registration opens February 15, 2025.

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