November 9, 10:00 a.m. at the “L” Offices River & Campbell
Next Saturday we’ll meet live–and via Zoom–and learn effective ways to market and promote ourselves and our books. Author–and AMW member–Laurie Fagen uses a variety of free promotional techniques to market herself and her books online, on her website and in the media. She’ll talk about five ways authors can get free publicity that use their time efficiently and are doable for everyone.
October 12, 10:00 a.m. : The “L” Offices River & Campbell
Ask a Superior Court Judge
The Honorable Danelle B Liwski and the Honorable Jeffrey Bergin will talk to us about the criminal justice system and Superior Court. They want to structure the session around members’ questions, so get your thinking caps on!
September Workshop
Sept 14 at 10:00 a.m.
L Offices River & Campbell
Contrary to popular belief, your inner critic does not exist just to make you miserable. Then what is its mission? In this entertaining, informative and interactive talk, you’ll learn the secret your inner critic has been hiding from you as well as ways you can transform it into an ally rather than an enemy. Prepare for an empowering shift in thinking!
We’re taking August off.
But in September…we’ll be back, with a speaker whose useful ideas will get us back into the swing after the summer slows.
July 13th, 10:00 a.m. : The “L” Offices River & Campbell
Sure Bet: Fascinating Meeting + Potluck
Next Saturday we’ll meet live–and via Zoom–and find out about the gambling life and how to write about those who live it.
We’re sweetening the pot with an invitation to bring–and enjoy–your choice of potluck food after the meeting.
AMW President Jake Jacobs has been a member of Arizona Mystery Writers since 2002, not long after he moved to Tucson the first time. His story “Killing Grandpa” was included in AMW’s anthology, A Way With Murder. A native of the Chicago suburbs, he began his writing career with articles and stories about backgammon. By now he has written two books and over four hundred articles on the game. He also co-wrote the screenplay for a kickboxing movie, “Ring of Fire.” He joined the Midwest Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America during the 1990s, and after moving to Tucson wrote his mystery novel, The Battered Butterfly.
Saturday, June 8th at 10:00 am we welcome Two Formerly Incarcerated Persons from Second Chance Tucson Share Their Stories.
Second Chance Tucson was co-founded in 2014 by former Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and retired US Magistrate Judge Charles Pyle. The mission of Second Chance Tucson is to break the cycle of recidivism and intergenerational harm by facilitating connections for justice system-involved people through employment, housing, volunteerism, and referrals, while educating the community in order to reduce stigma and unfairness. Learn more at www.secondchancetucson.org.
May 11th, 10:00 a.m. Retired Lt Col Ryan Oakley at The “L” Offices River & Campbell is back!
Last month Lt Col Ryan Oakley spoke to us about the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). He mentioned that on rare occasions Hollywood writers and popular authors make errors (!) in writing about the military. More specifically, about the JAG.
April 13th, 10:00 a.m. retired LtCol Ryan Oakley at The “L” Offices River & Campbell – Real Life in the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG). Ever wonder who or what is JAG? What they do? Where they serve? What do Hollywood writers and popular authors get right and wrong in telling their stories?
We will not hold a meeting this month. Instead, members and author members will be at our booth at TFOB, talking up our club and our contests. And chatting with other book lovers, always a treat.
Saturday, February 10th at 10 a.m. at L Office, Campbell & River and Via Zoom
Award-winning author and writing instructor Kris Neri returns! We are thrilled to welcome back Kris. Her workshop will address why including a strong sense of place and rich character descriptions will make your writings come to life and make readers bond with the material.
