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Events Calendar
Here is a list of all the upcoming events in and around the state as well as virtual events on Zoom. If you are an Arizona Authors Association member with an author-related event that you'd like to advertise, please contact the Webmistress HERE.
Online and Arizona Events
2026
Every Third Sunday
Jan, 25th
SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS
Sunny Dawn Johnston
A Scottsdale Society of Women Writers meeting featuring bestselling author and psychic medium Sunny Dawn Johnston, with inspiration, networking, and a catered dinner for women writers.
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Who: Hosted by the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers; featured speaker is Sunny Dawn Johnston; open to all women writers, with members and approved guests.
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What: Monthly writers’ meeting with a guest speaker presentation on angels, intuition, and spiritual inspiration, plus networking and a buffet dinner.
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When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026; check-in 5:15–5:30 PM, meeting starts at 6:00 PM (AZ time).
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Where: Chompie’s Restaurant, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., at 92nd St. and Shea, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Feb 7th
Green Valley Authors Showcase Luncheon
Presented by Arizona Authors Association
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Feb 21st
The Million Mile Walker: A Literary Journey
Presented by Mark D. Walker
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March 14-15th
Tucson Festival of Books
The Tucson Festival of Books (TFOB) is a registered non-profit organization that made its debut March 14-15, 2009 on the campus of The University of Arizona. The inaugural festival featured 450 authors and presenters and welcomed 50,000 regional visitors, all made possible with generous support from our sponsors and the energetic goodwill of 800 volunteers.
https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
We will have a table. Please stop by and say hello!
March 28th
Arizona Authors Literary Contest Judges Workshop
Presented by Kathleen Cook
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April 18th
Young Adult Flash Fiction
Presented by Jane Ruby
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June 1st
Arizona Authors Literary Contest Closes
July 18th
Payson Book Festival
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/
We will have a table. Please stop by and say hello!
July 18th
Letters to the Editor with Former Arizona Republic Opinions
Presented by Editor Robert Leger
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Sept 12th
How to Finish Your Book Faster and Enjoy the Journey
Presented by Lorraine Haatiaa
Founder of Prolific Writer's Life
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Sept 30th
Contest Finalists Chosen
Oct TBD
Desert Nights Writers Confrence
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.
Our 2025 keynote speaker is legendary author Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street.
https://piper.asu.edu/conference
Oct TBD
Desert Foothills Book Festival
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.
https://desertfoothillsbookfestival.com/
We will have a table. Please stop by and say hello!
Oct 24th
The Author's Toolbox
Presented by Jeanne Burrows-Johnson
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Nov TBD
The Seven Deadly Sins of Romance Writing
Presented by Donna Hatch
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Nov TBD
The Arizona Authors Literary Awards Event
Nov TBA
Green Valley Holiday Book Fair
More Information Coming soon!
Dec TBD
Mesa Book Festival
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.
https://www.anthology.org/index.php/mesa-book-festival
We will have a table. Please stop by and say hello!