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Tucson RWA
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Desert Rose Chapter Meetings:

Meetings: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Networking, Table Topics, and Dinner
5:30 - 6:00 p.m. - Table Topics
6:00 p.m. - Business Meeting, reports, and announcements
6:30 - 6:45 p.m.
- Break/Book Signing, Raffle Tickets, and Goal Book
6:45 – 7:00 – Raffle, Roses, Quills
7:00 – 7:15– Mini Program
7:15 – 8:15– Main Program
Location:

Manuel's Restaurant
NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION!   Manuel's  at 2350 E. Southern Ave., which is near Hwy. 101, (480) 897-0025.  THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  We will be voting on a new venue after March, 2010.

Author Book signing:

Author signings are available at each meeting for new books released during the current or the next month. If you have a book coming out during the month, or one that just came out, and you have copies you can sell, contact the Vice President to set up the signing.

Next Regular Meeting:

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Table Topic 1 & 2:

Visitors and members are welcome to sit at one of the designated tables discussing a pertinent topic in today's writers' world.

Main Program:

We feature major players in the fiction writing world every month, including award-winning authors, agents, editors, and other people who can offer information to help today's writers succeed.

Mini Program:

A short program featuring a knowledgeable speaker on craft and pertinent professional information

Upcoming Meetings

February 2010

Kristin Nelson of Nelson Literary is still pending.

February Mini Program:

Patti Osback will talk about  "What to Expect from Conference"

March 2010

There will be NO PROGRAM.  All members will help in filling conference bags for the upcoming Desert Dreams conference.

April 2010

There will be NO PROGRAM since we will be having our bi-annual Desert Dreams Conference.  Please join us!

April Mini Program:

Heather Palmer will talk about  "Submitting Manuscripts"

May 2010

Libby Banks and Cathy McDavid will be doing our literacy auction.

May Mini Program:

Erin Quinn will talk about  "Website Tips for Self-Promotion"

June 2010

Al Johnson, Investigator with the Office of the Juvenile Defender in Maricopa County is scheduled to speak.

June Mini Program:

Calista Fox will speak on "Finding an Agent".

July 2010

Our own local Cheyenne McCray is still pending.

August 2010

Gary Niekerk, "I Love You - I Hate You"

September, 2010

Membership Appreciation Dinner.  There will be no September Meeting.

October, 2010

Al Johnson, Investigator with the Office of the Juvenile Defender in Maricopa County (pending).

December, 2010

Desert Rose Christmas Party

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Valley of the Sun RWA® Meetings:

Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month, except December
Time: 5:30 p.m. - Networking and Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Business meeting
7:30 p.m. - Guest Speaker
Location: * Ironworks Restaurant, 17233 N. 45th Ave., Phx., AZ.  Crossroads:  Bell & 45th Ave., N. of Bell.  602-843-0909
For more information: Click here for more information (on website)
 

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RWA®-Tucson Meetings:
 

Meetings: Fourth Saturday of the Month (unless otherwise noted)
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch in the middle of the morning and afternoon sessions)
Location: El Parador Tropical Gardens, 2744 E. Broadway, Tucson
To reserve or for more information: Click here for more information (on website)

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RWA®-Northern Arizona Meetings:

Meetings: Third Saturday of every odd numbered month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov)
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Augie's All-American Eats
Prescott Vallery, AZ
For more information: Click here for more information (on website)

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Sisters in Crime Desert Sleuths Chapter Meetings:

Meetings: Third Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Cafe Carumba!
7303 E. Indian School, Scottsdale
For more information: Click here for more information (on website)

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Arizona Authors Association Meetings:

Meetings: Third Monday, every other month beginning in January. No July meeting.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: AZ Authors meets many times a year at different locations with a wide variety of speakers, topics, and programs. Check their website for current programs.
For more information: Click here for more information (on website)

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