Events Calendar

How to Commit Murder 

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Presented by Donis Casey

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Support Local Authors

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Presented by Ram Halady

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Last Bench by Ram Halady 

Hosted by Barnes and Novle East Side

5130 E Broadway, Tucson AZ 85711

520-512-1166

When: 2pm-5pm

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https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062184306-0​

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Pen America Panel

 

The Society of Professional Journalists to co-host a panel of Arizona-based journalists who became authors. Pleased join our friends at Pen America for this important event.

 

The event will include former Arizona Star reporter Leo W. Banks, NPR and KJZZ reporter and Emmy winner Christina Estes, Arizona Luminaria reporter John Washington, former Fox 10 reporter Steve Krafft, and national reporter Pam Hait.

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When: May 24, 2025, between 5:00-6:30 PM 

Where: Poisoned Pen Book Store, 4014 N Goldwater Blvd in Scottsdale.

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If you'd like to register for this free event, please click the link and scroll down to where it says "Register HERE."

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If you'd like more information about it, please contact Arizona Authors Association member and Pen America Arizona chapter founder Michelle Beaver at: Michelle.L.Beaver@gmail.com.

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

 

Welcomes Kristina Makansi, Editor and Designer

An Update on the State of Publishing Today

 

 

Do you want to understand the publishing maze? Join us!

 

WHO:             ALL Women Writers!

                       

RSVP/Pricing for MAY 28, 2025: www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com See PR and pay here. NO PAYMENT is accepted at the door. Please pay the $25 on PayPal or Venmo. It is due by the Sunday before the meeting! Thank you for your understanding.

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You may also go directly to PayPal.com and use my business email info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com

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The Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest Closes

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For more information on the contest, please visit our contest page HERE!

Support Local Authors

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Presented by Ram Halady

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Last Bench by Ram Halady 

Hosted by Stacks Book Club Oro Valley

When: 6:30

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RSVP​

https://www.stacksbookclub.com/events/1946320250606​

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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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In-Person Events - Part 1

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Presented by Daniel Dickinson

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Payson Book Festival

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The Payson Book Festival is brought to you by the Rim Country Chapter of Arizona Professional Writers (APW). It features appearances by authors from Rim Country and around Arizona. The book festival also features book signings and book sellers, projects for the kids, presentations, live music, and food available in the hotel & casino premises.

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https://paysonbookfestival.org

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

In-Person Events - Part 2

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Presented by Daniel Dickinson

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Can I Hook You on my Book?

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Presented by Karen Odden

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Contest Finalists Chosen

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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!

 

Green Valley Holiday Book Fair

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More Information Coming soon!

 

The Arizona Authors Literary Awards Event

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Getting Published: How to Tell a Real Agent or Publisher from a Scam, and Much More

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Presented by Mike Rothmiller

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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!