desert rose RWA :: calendar
january 17, 2012
6-8 P.M.
DESERT ROSE BOARD MEETING
SWEET TOMATOES
9029 E. INDIAN BEND ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, 85250
General Information: All members are welcome to join the Desert Rose board as they meet to cover activities for member meetings, workshops, conferences, and more. Most meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month.
tuesday, january 31, 2012
5 - 8:15 p.m.
Desert Rose Meeting
MONTI'S LA CASA VIEJA
100 S. MILL AVE., TEMPE, 85281
General Information: Meet unpublished and published authors as we strive to improve our craft through networking and educational programs. VISITORS WELCOME to attend up to two meetings - be sure to sign in.
January is our NEW MEMBER MADNESS meeting. WE'LL HAVE raffle prizes, new member information, AND A SUPERSIZED-BASKET OF DESERT ROSE AUTHOR BOOKS. JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND!
Agenda:
- 5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner & Networking
- 5:30 p.m. | Table Topics
| Table One: TBD
Table Two: TBD
- 6:00 p.m. | Business Meeting, Reports, and Announcements
- 6:30 p.m. | Mini Program | TBD
- 7:00 p.m. | Roses & Quills & Raffle
- | Book Signing |
- 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Main Program
| A Real Life Example: How the police get the bad guys
with Phoenix Police Detective Lois Weiss
Whether you write about cops, crimes or your focus is romance, Detective Lois Weiss will have you on the edge of your seat. As authors we need to build our story, finesse the plot. Detective Lois Weiss has been building a homicide case against a Kvorkian - like group that is now at the trial stage. Come prepared to learn how the police do it in real life and how your writing can benefit from the example.
Lois Weiss has been with the Phoenix Police Department for 15 years. She is a homicide detective and also responds to all police shootings.
tuesday, february 28, 2012
5 - 8:15 p.m.
Desert Rose Meeting
MONTI'S LA CASA VIEJA
100 S. MILL AVE., TEMPE, 85281
General Information: Meet unpublished and published authors as we strive to improve our craft through networking and educational programs. VISITORS WELCOME to attend up to two meetings - be sure to sign in.
Agenda:
- 5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner & Networking
- 5:30 p.m. | Table Topics
| Table One: TBD
Table Two: TBD
- 6:00 p.m. | Business Meeting, Reports, and Announcements
- 6:30 p.m. | Mini Program | TBD
- 7:00 p.m. | Roses & Quills & Raffle
- | Book Signing |
- 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Main Program
| Protect Your Writings: What every author needs to know about the law with Maria Crimi Speth, Esq.
Whether you are a seasoned author or a new author writing your first book, Maria Speth’s presentation will help you avoid common, costly legal mistakes. Ms. Speth will cover the laws that affect authors and illustrate the concepts with real cases and real situations. Ms. Speth will answer all your legal questions as well as address the questions you might not have known to ask.
Maria Crimi Speth is an attorney with the Phoenix based law firm Jaburg & Wilk, PC. She has twenty years of experience in intellectual property law. She represents writers, photographers, artists, musicians, software developers, and Web site owners and is a licensed attorney in Arizona and New York.
tuesday, march 27, 2012
5 - 8:15 p.m.
Desert Rose Meeting
MONTI'S LA CASA VIEJA
100 S. MILL AVE., TEMPE, 85281
General Information: Meet unpublished and published authors as we strive to improve our craft through networking and educational programs. VISITORS WELCOME to attend up to two meetings - be sure to sign in.
Agenda:
- 5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner & Networking
- 5:30 p.m. | Table Topics
| Table One: TBD
Table Two: TBD
- 6:00 p.m. | Business Meeting, Reports, and Announcements
- 6:30 p.m. | Mini Program | TBD
- 7:00 p.m. | Roses & Quills & Raffle
- | Book Signing |
- 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Main Program | TBD
tuesday, april 24, 2012
5 - 8:15 p.m.
Desert Rose Meeting
MONTI'S LA CASA VIEJA
100 S. MILL AVE., TEMPE, 85281
General Information: Meet unpublished and published authors as we strive to improve our craft through networking and educational programs. VISITORS WELCOME to attend up to two meetings - be sure to sign in.
Agenda:
- 5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner & Networking
- 5:30 p.m. | Table Topics
| Table One: TBD
Table Two: TBD
- 6:00 p.m. | Business Meeting, Reports, and Announcements
- 6:30 p.m. | Mini Program | TBD
- 7:00 p.m. | Roses & Quills & Raffle
- | Book Signing |
- 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Main Program | Desert Dreams Conference Prep - Join Desert Rose members as we spend the evening getting ready for our nationally-recognized writing conference. We'll stuff goodie bags and network, network, network. One of our most enjoyable meetings of the year!
tuesday, may 29, 2012
5 - 8:15 p.m.
Desert Rose Meeting
MONTI'S LA CASA VIEJA
100 S. MILL AVE., TEMPE, 85281
General Information: Meet unpublished and published authors as we strive to improve our craft through networking and educational programs. VISITORS WELCOME to attend up to two meetings - be sure to sign in.
Agenda:
- 5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner & Networking
- 5:30 p.m. | Table Topics
| Table One: TBD
Table Two: TBD
- 6:00 p.m. | Business Meeting, Reports, and Announcements
- 6:30 p.m. | Mini Program | TBD
- 7:00 p.m. | Roses & Quills & Raffle
- | Book Signing |
- 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Main Program | TBD
tuesday, June 26, 2012
5 - 8:15 p.m.
Desert Rose Meeting
MONTI'S LA CASA VIEJA
100 S. MILL AVE., TEMPE, 85281
General Information: Meet unpublished and published authors as we strive to improve our craft through networking and educational programs. VISITORS WELCOME to attend up to two meetings - be sure to sign in.
Agenda:
- 5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner & Networking
- 5:30 p.m. | Table Topics
| Table One: TBD
Table Two: TBD
- 6:00 p.m. | Business Meeting, Reports, and Announcements
- 6:30 p.m. | Mini Program | TBD
- 7:00 p.m. | Roses & Quills & Raffle
- | Book Signing |
- 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. | Main Program | TBD