Think you know about prosecuting attorneys because you watch Law and Order? Our morning speaker, retired City Prosecutor Lin Scharbach, will give us the scoop on the duties of prosecuting attorneys in Tucson City Court, ranging from criminal prosecutions to appeals and from civil infractions to civil forfeitures in Superior Court. (Disclaimer: Ms. Scharbach retired from the City Prosecutor’s Office in 2008 and cannot speak for their current policies.)
We’ll have a selection of delicious lunch entrees to choose from, and a fun book raffle.
In the afternoon session, agent and editor Claire Gerus will present, “Shall I Self-Publish or Look for a Traditional Publisher?” Changes in the publishing industry affect every writer, who has to decide whether to self-publish or try to find a traditional publisher. Claire Gerus of Claire Gerus Literary Agency has been an Editor-in-Chief for two major publishing houses, worked for seven major publishing companies, written articles for US and Canadian magazines and taught corporate communications to major corporations. She currently works as a literary agent and book development consultant.
RSVP by 9:30 am, Wednesday, February 11th to save your place. $20 non-members includes lunch. $16 RSVP’d members. Pay at the door. RSVP by clicking the button at http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-Mystery-Writers-of-Tucson/, email amwmembershipchair@gmail.com or call our Membership Chair, Beverly Collins, at 520-433-0738. See you there!
Side note: the Tucson Festival of Books schedule is out! Plan your TFOB weekend. If you can carve out an hour, AMW is still looking for volunteers for our booth, and there will be a sign-up sheet at the February meeting. (Also, because the festival is during our normal meeting weekend, we will not be having a meeting in March.)
