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SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS welcomes Caren Cantrell as speaker, 2/22/23.

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SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Welcomes Caren Cantrell, Author of Various Genres

 Entrepreneur and Book Shepherd

WHO:            ALL women writers!

WHY:             Mission:  Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers and authors in camaraderie and support, and an alliance with professionals relating to writing, publishing, and marketing.

WHAT: SPEAKER CAREN CANTRELL Wed. 2-22-23

*Caren Cantrell has been a senior corporate executive, a small business owner, and is now an entrepreneur and author. Since establishing 102nd Place, a publishing services company, Caren has shepherded over 70 books to publication, including novels, self-help, memoir, business, and children’s books.

*Caren writes for the children’s market. She has published nine picture books, a middle-grade science-fantasy novel, and six non-fiction eBooks in the Planet Discovery Books for Kids series. She won 1st place in the Arizona Authors Literary contest for Sea of Surprises, 9th place in the Writer’s Digest short story contest for Crow and Scarecrow, and 3rd place in the Institute for Children’s Literature Mystery contest for Night Raiders.

*Caren will share what she’s learned about writing (it’s harder than you think) and marketing for children. She’ll discuss the multiple levels within children’s literature and the word counts and emotions specific to each. And she’ll have some tips for marketing to this specialized group.  

www.102ndplace.com  480-902-9264 [email protected]

CAREN CANTRELL

WHEN: WED FEB 22nd at 6:00 pm at our new IN PERSON location at the Panera Bread at Gainey Village, Scottsdale, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, #302.

Please PAY on my PayPal www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com $20.00 per person and confirm you will attend: text 480-250-5556 or email [email protected]

Option Two: Go direct to www.paypal.com and use 480-250-5556 or [email protected] NO PAYMENT ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR, the $20 on PayPal is due by Sunday PM Feb 19, 2023. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

GUESTS:  If you have a guest, please notify Patricia, the host, and have them contact her directly. Guests may visit on two occasions, and then we ask they join as a member.

PRICING:  THE COST OF THE MEETING ($20.00) covers the food and the room. The menu will consist of sandwich choices, salad choices, chips, cookies and a variety of beverages. The food at this venue is very good.

DUES: Dues are $50 annually. Upon joining, you receive a copy of the directory, the monthly newsletter and member support and camaraderie at all SSWW events, plus a plethora of professional speakers. Contact me for the form and pay on PayPal or mail to me – use [email protected] for my PayPal or text me at 480-250-5556 for my mailing address. The membership form will be emailed to you. Thank you!

CHECK-IN:  Please be on time and check-in to the restaurant between 5:15 and 5:30 pm. This allows you time to chat with members and guests, go through the buffet line and settle in for the meeting. The SSWW meeting starts promptly at 6:00 pm AZ Time (currently MST) NO PAYMENTS for the evening are accepted at the door and ALL those attending must RSVP at least three days in advance of the meeting and pay by that time. Thank you for allowing us to begin our new adventure with this venue.

Goals of the Group

  • Value all the professional women writers sharing their expertise.
  • Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing.
  • Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward.
  • Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers.
  • Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women.
  • Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers.
  • Support and challenge each other to always be writing.
  • Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals.
  • Have fun, meet trustworthy women writers, share dreams.

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

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WOMEN WRITERS WELCOME AUTHOR AND COACH RENEE SIEGEL

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Welcomes Renee Siegel, MA, LISAC, MAC
An Author of Non-fiction, a Counselor and Personal Coach
Founder of U R Pure Potential

WHO: ALL women writers!

WHY: Mission: Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers and authors in camaraderie and support, and an alliance with professionals relating to writing, publishing, and marketing.

WHAT: SPEAKER RENEE SIEGEL will be ready to help us prepare to move on from the pandemic’s trauma and go deeper into our writing!

“Reclaiming YOU”
Addressing Trauma with the Enneagram https://www.urpurepotential.com

Renée Siegel has been a counselor and coach for over 40 years. While the pandemic raged, she and a colleague found a way to help many who were struggling. They co-authored a book about trauma, called “Reclaiming YOU,” released on October 25, 2022.
“We started out crafting this book to help others. In the process, the book, helped me, my family and friends. We were all going through things that were out of the ordinary, and sometimes traumatic,” says Siegel.

This is Renée’s third book, others are “Lost and Found” and “Considering the Enneagram.” Renée is currently writing her first children’s book, hopefully to be released sometime next year!
“You may find yourself wondering if you have challenges, stress, and/or trauma in your life. Hopefully, after we meet you will be able to distinguish what the differences are and come away with some ideas and coping strategies for 2023,” says Siegel.

“Reclaiming YOU” is filled with information to help you better understand trauma. Real people gave permission to the authors to share their stories, including their resilience. Finally, Renee and her co-author compiled several strategies people use to manage and move through trauma based on their personality type.

WHEN: WED JANUARY 25th 6:00 pm at our new IN PERSON location at the Panera Bread at Gainey Village, Scottsdale, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, #302.

Please RSVP AND PAY on my PayPal at [email protected] $20.00 each and confirm via email you will attend via text 480-250-5556 or email [email protected] NO PAYMENT AT THE DOOR: the $20 on PayPal is due by Sun PM 1/22/23. Thank you for your cooperation.

GUESTS: If you have a guest, please notify Patricia, the host, and have them contact her directly. Guests may visit on two occasions, and then we ask they join as a member.

PRICING: THE COST OF THE MEETING ($20.00) covers the food, the room and the speaker’s honorarium. The menu will consist of sandwich choices, salad choices, chips, cookies and a variety of beverages. Please consider purchasing a book from the speaker as an additional gesture of support. We thank you!

DUES: Dues are $50 annually. Upon joining, you receive a copy of the directory, the monthly newsletter and member support and camaraderie at all SSWW events, plus a plethora of professional speakers. Contact me for the form and pay on PayPal or mail to me – use [email protected] for my PayPal or text me at 480-250-5556 for my mailing address. The membership form will be emailed to you. Thank you

CHECK-IN: Please be on time and check-in to the restaurant between 5:15 and 5:30 pm. This allows you time to chat with members and guests, go through the buffet line and settle in for the meeting. The SSWW meeting starts promptly at 6:00 pm AZ Time (currently MST) NO PAYMENTS for the evening are accepted at the door and ALL those attending must RSVP at least three days in advance of the meeting and pay by that time. Thank you for allowing us to begin our new adventure with this venue.

Goals of the Group

• Value all the professional women writers sharing their expertise
• Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing
• Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward
• Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers
• Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women
• Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers
• Support and challenge each other to always be writing
• Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals
• Have fun, meet trustworthy women writers, share dreams

WRITE A MEMOIR TO REMEMBER

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The Arizona Authors Association to offer Zoom Online Memoir Writing Workshop

Scottsdale Award-winning Author, Patricia L. Brooks will be Featured with her Memoirs

Scottsdale, AZ:  The Arizona Authors Association is a trusted provider of community events and services. On Saturday June 11, 2022, from 10:00-12:00 noon/PST. AAA will feature award-winning author and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks facilitating her online workshop Write a Memoir to Remember. The workshop is free, but we do encourage you to support Patricia and buy one of her memoirs. Registration is required RSVP to Patricia with a text to 480-250-5556 or email her at [email protected] and see www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com for book previews.

Presentation Description    

We are experiencing an unprecedented time in our history.  Our lives have changed in so many ways.  In an encouraging and insightful presentation, Patricia will help you capture your untold story. Through her highly regarded presentation, she will share with you how to produce this memoir to your own satisfaction, face your fears and conquer your story’s emotional essence.

With tips and techniques from her own daring memoirs, (Gifts of Sisterhood, Three Husbands and a Thousand Boyfriends, and Sick as My Secrets), Patricia will inspire you to take the necessary steps to complete your manuscript. She will also discuss why you should:  keep a writing journal, do the necessary research, write goals and make no excuses about your writing.

In this workshop, Patricia stimulates your creative talents by showing you how to break through your silence to find your voice and give yourself permission to write your truth. Considering what has been happening in the world, now is a great time to record your stories for posterity.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the real Theme of your memoir
  • Learn to dig deep to get to the Soul of the story
  • Discover the Depth and Challenge of your memoir
  • Realize you can Speak your Truth

For more information contact: Patricia L. Brooks, MAOM, President/founder, Scottsdale Society of Women Writers and Brooks Goldmann Publishing Company, LLC www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com  [email protected] or 480-250-5556 text/cell.

SSWW Welcomes Andrea Brundage, Professional Organizer

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SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Welcomes Andrea Brundage, Author, Organizer

Simple Organized Solutions (SOS)

Monthly Speaker/Dinner Meeting

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wed JAN 29th, 2020  5:30 pm – See PayPal info below*

Starfire Golf Club, 11500 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Mission:  The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers and authors, an alliance with professionals relating to writing, publishing, and marketing of books, and camaraderie and support.

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SPEAKERS:  Andrea Brundage, Professional Organizer

Andrea Brundage is a Professional Organizer & Bringer of Calm. She founded Simple Organized Solutions (SOS) in 2003 to help people who struggle with clutter, chaos, stress, and overwhelm.

Andrea works with clients from all walks of life. From overwhelmed executives to busy families, downsizing seniors, and everything in between.

She released her first book, Simplify Your Life: 8 Simple Principles to Turn Your Chaos into Calm and its companion, the Simplify Your Life Journal, in 2019. She is currently working on a children’s book about organizing.

Time cannot be managed, saved, or spent. Time simply ticks on by and we allocate our use of itbased on our priorities.

So, what are your priorities? Are you allocating your time and organizing your life to achieve the outcomes you most desire? Or are you struggling to get it all done?

Andrea Brundage, Professional Organizer and published author will share some thoughts on organizing your life and maximizing your time. She will also challenge you to identify your true priorities so you can mindfully allocate time towards the pursuit of your desired goals.

Home Updated

NOTE:

RSVP before NOON the Friday morning before the meeting    The Starfire Golf Club needs to order food a week in advance, and must receive a guaranteed number at that time, the confirmed deadline for an RSVP!   Thank you for appreciating our contract with the Starfire Golf Club. 

*Please PAY IN ADVANCE with PAYPAL on this website only – see home page www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com   NOTE upper right corner for the link. Please fill out the form and pay with your credit card before NOON the FRIDAY before the meeting!  Meeting information on the left of the main page.  Thank you!

PRICING:  $30 for members and guests.  We no longer take checks or cash at the door, except for payment of Annual Dues.  Thank you for moving forward with SSWW.          

CHECK-IN:  Please check-in between 5:15 and 5:45 pm.  The buffet is available by 5:45 Themeeting starts promptly at 6:00.  

All those attending the meeting must pay for the dinner/room/speaker.  The cost is noted above.  Pick up your name badge at the front table and ENJOY a wonderful night!

Guests pick up a membership signup sheet too.

AGENDA:  The agendas will be on the dinner table with a lot of wonderful announcements for you, including the schedule of upcoming meeting speakers.  Remember, the announcements are reviewed at 6:00 with dinner.  The member introductions follow at 30 seconds each. 

DIRECTIONS:  From the 101 Freeway, exit Shea Blvd and go West to Hayden Road and then North a quarter mile, the club is on the West side (Left) of the street.  From the South, cross Shea Blvd going north on Hayden Road, again, it is on the West side (Left) of the street.   11500 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale.

Goals of the Group

  • Value all the professional women writers seeking to share their expertise
  • Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing
  • Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward
  • Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers
  • Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women
  • Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers
  • Support and challenge each other to always be writing
  • Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals
  • Have fun, meet trustworthy women writers, share dreams

Interview on Sandy and Friends

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Interview with Sandy and Friends, Prescott, AZ TV channel 7 – Earl L. Goldmann and Patricia L. Brooks . Earl discusses writing his first memoir Bounce Back, his story of trauma and recovery, growing up in Tillamook, OR and his horrific car accident while in college at Oregon State University, and losing his athletic scholarships. Inspirational.

Book Review – I Look Like Me

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I Look Like MeBOOK REVIEW I Look Like Me

 

Author: Paula Dieck www.ILookLikeMe.com

Book Reviewer: Patricia L. Brooks, Author and Publishing Consultant

I Look Like Me is the story of an idealistic childhood in the Midwest. A loving family. A father and his little girl. It is also about a lot of blonde haired, blue eyed cousins who do not look like the perfectionist who knows she is adopted and loved by her family.

Her memories are sensory as she recalls the intoxicating high of having good grades against the low struggle to find her identity while being reminded she’s different. She’s grateful to be chosen by her adopted parents as the little girl they always wanted, but feels the abandonment of her birth mother. She often lives alone in her thoughts and feels unworthy.

The Norwegian town of her upbringing is a constant reminder she’s from somewhere else. Her dark hair and eyes shape her face, but not feeling good enough engulfs her heart. She knows her anger at a young age. She moves on to a big college taking her shyness and the emptiness she hoped to leave behind with her. She begins to think about finding her birth mother and what she would write in a letter. She longs to know if her mother wants to know her. She becomes obsessed with whom she looks like and why she was given up. Her search for answers is supported by her parents. They know she loves them and they expected this day would come.

Dieck writes with a conversational intimacy, inhabiting the role of a new best friend who shares just enough in each chapter to make you want more. She doesn’t want to find only one parent, but also her father to understand why they did not marry and keep her. She must accept that her birth mother wants nothing to do with the father.

As her biological family’s skeletons are let out of the closet, the story winds back-and-forth from coast-to-coast over and over again as Deck searches for her truth, for the best career choice, for the love of her life and for where she is comfortable in the world. Her upheaval patterns play out through the story and mirror all aspects of her life.

Engaging and laced with mourning for a life left behind, a life not lived, Dieck’s memoir has a coda for which her birth mother would be envious. This is a book of hope, not struggle. It is a life of opportunities for growth and awareness. It is a story of forgiveness and a telling of the human experience. It is recognition of truth and an experience of self-love. I salute her every word.

Respectfully reviewed by,

Patricia L. Brooks, Author and Publishing Consultant

www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com

Radio Interview: The Grammar of Grief with Uma Girish

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blogtalkradiobuttonUma Girish is a host at Blog  Talk Radio

When Patricia Brooks lost her beloved sister to cancer, she awakened fully to the gifts of their shared life journey. In writing about her experience of grief and the journey back to gratitude “The Gifts of Sisterhood” Patricia shines a light on the gifts her youngest sister gave her so freely, the gifts that keep on giving: Faith, Love, Frienship, Happiness and Acceptance. In our conversation, we will explore some of the big questions: Where do memory and legacy intersect? How can we live life more fully after returning from the brink of loss? How do we move from grief to gratitude?

Current Self Help Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with The Creating Calm Network 2 on BlogTalkRadio

See more interviews featuring Patricia Brooks

Contact Info

Brooks Goldmann
Publishing Company, LLC
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-250-5556

Contact:
Patricia L. Brooks, MAOM
Earl L. Goldmann

info [at] brooksgoldmannpublishing [dot] com

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