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Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Michael Hale children’s author and illustrator

February 4, 2020 by Patricia Brooks

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Welcomes Michael Hale

Children’s Book Author and Illustrator

Monthly Speaker/Dinner Meeting

Wed FEB 26th, 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:  Michael Hale, Children’s Book Author and Illustrator

George’s Curious History:  What I’ve learned about Monkeys in the publishing business.  Character driven picture books are a staple in children’s literature.  Some characters can become so beloved that they create legacies that last for generations.

Join Michael Hale as he uncovers the history, controversies, and marketing ploys that surround some of the literary characters and authors that we grew up with.

A look back at lessons learned and a reminder that when it comes to traditional publishing, business comes first.

Michael Hale has over 30 years’ experience as a Creative Director, entrepreneur, writer and illustrator.  He has illustrated many picture books and written two himself.  His book Bad Monkey Business was awarded a Spark Honor by SCBWI in 2018.  He also serves as the Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI’s Arizona Region.  When he is not writing or illustrating, he devotes his time to coaching others looking to forge their own path in children’s publishing.  You can see more of his work by visiting:  

Michael Hale www.michaelhale.me  602-579-9735 michaelhale@centurylink.com

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

Filed Under: Blog, Blogroll, Featured post, SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS Tagged With: books and manuscripts, children's books, illustrating books, illustrators, Michael Hale, Patricia L. Brooks, SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS, women writers

SSWW Welcomes Albert Quihuis, author/speaker, businessman and client/partner Veronica Lamanes

January 2, 2019 by pbrooks

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS 

Welcomes Albert Monreal Quihuis, Writer, Author, Speaker and Businessman
and his Partner/Client Veronica Lamanes
Better Than Me, based on a true story

WHAT: Monthly Speaker/Dinner Meeting

WHEN: WED JAN 30th, 2019 5:30 pm

See PayPal info below*

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

WHY: 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 6:45: Albert Monreal Quihuis, writer, author, speaker and businessman with his partner/client Veronica Lamanes to speak about their partnership while writing her memoir. How they made it all happen and how they are promoting it to their audiences.

Better Than Me is based on a true story of three generations of women: Veronica, her mother Maria and her wise grandmother Manuela.  Their tragedies, misfortunes and their inner strength to survive, persevere and succeed so the next generation could have a better life is shown in stories of betrayal and poverty to prejudice and the murder of a loved one.  This is Veronica’s story, rich and inspiring, her journey from her roots in Mexico to her natural American citizen status.

Albert is also the author of many children’s books: Isabela’s Treasure, Sofia’s Awesome Tamale Day and The Search for the lost Art of Making Tortillas. He inspires his readers by creating a wide imagination of his book characters. His books are for children and those with a young heart, to open their eyes and see the beauty of appreciating different cultures, traditions and history.
www.albertmonrealquihuis.com 602-615-1850

RSVP before NOON the Friday morning before the meeting The Starfire Golf Club needs to order food, and I must give a guarantee to them at that time. That is the confirmed deadline for an RSVP! Please do not use the PayPal after that time. 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 FRIDAY! Thank you!

PRICING: $30 for members and guests. We no longer take checks or cash at the door, except for payment of Annual Dues. This is a workable and good system for all of us. Thank you for moving forward with SSWW.

CHECK-IN: Please check-in between 5:15 and 5:45 to begin the buffet that is available by 5:45 The meeting 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 are 30 seconds. They follow the announcements.

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

Filed Under: Blogroll, Featured post, SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS Tagged With: Albert Quihuis, Better than Me, children's books, marketing books, memoirs, publishing books, Scottsdal society of women writers, Veronica Lamanes, women writers

SSWW Welcomes Award-winning Author Sharon Skinner to Speak

March 4, 2018 by pbrooks

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

Welcomes Sharon Skinner, Award-winning Author
Fantasy, Science Fiction and Paranormal for all Audiences

Happy Spring!

WHAT: Monthly Speaker/Dinner Meeting

WHEN: WED March 28th, 2018 5:30 -7:30 pm
See PayPal info below*

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

WHY: 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.

SPEAKER 6:45: Sharon Skinner, Award-winning Author of fantasy, Science Fiction and Paranormal for all audiences, and Regional Advisor to SCBWI-AZ

This presentation is for writers looking to reach and engage readers and increase their audience. The workshop will include strategies for identifying the opportunities for selling/marketing your book and a quick formula for developing the perfect fast pitch for relaying the heart of your story in a compelling manner in 30 seconds or less.

Sharon Skinner holds a GPC, a BA in English, an MA in Creative Writing. She mainly writes fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal for audiences of all ages. Skinner is an active member of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and serves as the Regional Advisor for SCBWI AZ. Her Young Adult and Middle-Grade novels tend to explore complex relationships, particularly those between mothers and daughters. Her debut picture book, Rocket Shoes! (Sterling Children’s Books), released on October 3, 2017. More information can be found at www.sharonskinner.com

*Please PAY IN ADVANCE with PAYPAL on this website only – see home page www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com
NOTE upper right corner for the link on this website. Please fill out the form and pay with your credit card before NOON FRIDAY THE 23RD – Thank you!

PRICING: $30 for members and guests. SEE PAYPAL INFO ABOVE. We are no longer taking checks or cash at the door, except for payment of Annual Dues. This is a workable and good system for all of us. Thank you for moving forward with SSWW.

RSVP before 10:30am the Friday morning before the meeting. The Starfire Golf Club needs to order food, and I must give a guarantee to them at that time. That is the confirmed deadline for an RSVP! Please do not use the PayPal after that time. Thank you for appreciating my contract with the Starfire Golf Club.

CHECK-IN: Please check-in between 5:15 and 5:45 to begin the buffet that is available by 5:45 The meeting 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 brochure and 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 are 30 seconds. They follow the announcements.

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

Filed Under: Blogroll, Featured post, SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS Tagged With: books, children's books, fantasy books, marketing ideas for books, paranormal books, Patricia L. Brooks, science fiction, SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS, Sharon Skinner, starfire golf club, women writers

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Hayley Rose, award winning children’s author as speaker

June 8, 2016 by pbrooks

SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS

 

Welcomes Hayley Rose

Award Winning Children’s Book Author

 hayley rose headshot-2

WHAT:          Monthly Speaker/Dinner Meeting

Camaraderie for writers and speaker/member book signings

 

WHEN:          WED June 29th at 5:30-7:30 pm

 

WHERE:       Franciscan Renewal Center

5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale

Piper Hall, Serra Room (see directions below)

 

HOW:             Please – RSVP now to Patricia L. Brooks, president/founder

Cell 480-250-5556 or patricia@plbrooks.com

WHY:             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 businesses relating to writing and publishing, and camaraderie and support.

 

SPEAKER: Hayley Rose – award winning children’s book author

Hayley Rose is a #1 best-selling, award-winning author, dedicated to bringing fun, educational and inspiring books to kids through her brand Books by Hayley Rose.

In 2012 Hayley was selected as one of “The Top 50 Writers You Should Be Reading” by the AuthorsShow.com.   Hayley’s children’s books have won numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards®,  KART Kids Book List Award®, Creative Child Magazine’s Preferred Choice® and five Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards®, an honor she shares alongside actor Jim Carrey and author Sheri Fink.

 

Expand your presence and get noticed! Are you about to publish your book? Join Hayley as she shares her secrets to becoming a #1 best-selling, award-winning author, discussing everything from Amazon category listings, Goodreads giveaways to school visits and more. “It’s not a competition, it’s a community.”

 

Website: www.hayleyrose.com Hayley Rose

Multi-Award-Winning & Best-Selling Amazon Author

Fifo the Bear book series and The Do’s and Don’ts have been honored by:

Readers Favorite Awards, Mom’s Choice Awards,

Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, USA Best Book Awards

National Indie Excellence Awards, Kids Kart Foundation Selection

International Book Awards & Creative Child Magazine’s Creative Child Awards

Visit my website: www.booksbyhayleyrose.com * www.facebook.com/booksbyhayleyrose

See notes below for dinner fees, meeting format and location directions.  Thank you.

 

BUFFET MENU:  Deli Tray (meats), Cheeses, Bread/Butter, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Vegetable Salad, Fruit Display, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Tax and Gratuity.  Self Service.

 

PRICES: $25 for members and $30 guests.  Cash or check at the door.

 

RSVP Please RSVP by Friday, prior to the meeting.  The FRC needs to order food and I must give an estimate to the FRC at that time, and a guarantee by Sunday! That is the deadline for an RSVP – Sunday morning at the latest!

 

CANCELLATION: If you do not attend the meeting, and do not cancel before noon on Sunday, you will be billed for the dinner. Thank you for your understanding of the situation with the new host and my contract with the FRC

 

CHECKS or cash:  Please make your check payable to (SSWW) Scottsdale Society of Women Writers prior to coming to the meeting to save time at the check-in.  Thank you.

 

CHECK-IN:  Please check-in between 5:00 and 5:30 to begin the buffet that is available at 5:15. The meeting starts promptly at 6:00.  All those attending the meeting must pay for the dinner/room/speaker – cost noted above.  Pick up your name badge up at the front table and ENJOY a wonderful night!

 

AGENDA:  The agendas will be on the dinner table – always a lot of wonderful information for you – including the schedule of upcoming meeting speakers.

 

DIRECTIONS: From the 101 freeway exit McDonald to Scottsdale Road (go north to Lincoln) or exit from the 101 on Indian Bend to Scottsdale Road (go south to Lincoln) then west to the FCR.  There is construction at the FCR, take a LEFT follow the arrows and circle around to the back right.  Piper Hall is straight to the back, to the left or west of the church.  You can also enter to the right and park to the east of the church, a longer walk.  Note – additional lighting has been added, along with more signage.  We are in the Serra Room/Piper Hall.

 

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 presenters, mentors, judges 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

Filed Under: Blogroll, Featured post, SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS Tagged With: authors, books, children's books, hayley rose, publishing, SCOTTSDALE SOCIETY OF WOMEN WRITERS, women writers, writer, writing

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