The Society of Southwestern Authors- May 19, 2013 Forum Rajendra Kumar WRITING FROM EXPERIENCE

The Society o f Southwestern Authors Hosts Rajendra Kumar at May 19, 2013 Forum

Writing From Experience

Rajendra Kumar, a retired psychologist, has been immersed in literary writing since the age of 12.  He has two English language publications: THE DEVILS AND THE DAMNED (2009), a novel that deals with the issue of white supremacists in US prisons, and MEMORIES OF A DISTANT STAR (LOVE STORIES FOR HEAVEN AND HELL), about relationships.

“Raj” will cover questions writers ask every day: What is personal experience?  Why is personal experience important in writing?  How can personal experience help when writing fiction?  How can you use personal experience to enhance creativity?

Raj will break down examples from his own publications to illustrate how he used personal experiences to make his fiction come alive.

You don’t want to miss this one!  Sunday, May 19, 2013.  11 am to 2 pm,

Forums are now at the Tucson City Center Innsuites Resort   (Granada & Saint Mary’s Tucson)  11am-2pm, every third Sunday

Please R.S.V.P. by WEDNESDAY before the Forum

520-546-9382 or ssabrunches@gmail.com

$25 with registration   $30 at the door  includes lunch & speaker

(No Credit Cards)

Taken from THE WRITE WORD, the newsletter of The Society of Southwestern Authors   Vol. 42.  No. 2  April/May 2013

The Society of Southwestern Authors- Hosts Author Betty Webb at March 17, 2013 Forum FIRST DRAFTS ARE SUPPOSED TO STINK

FIRST DRAFTS ARE SUPPOSED TO STINK

A Presentation by Author Betty Webb at The Society of Southwestern Authors’s March 17, 2013 Writer’s Forum

Shocking though it may sound, writing a terrible first chapter and a terrible first draft of a book is one of the smartest things an author can do.  Why?  Because writing slop the first time around means you’re writing from the heart, not your head … and it’s heart that will keep you going.  The author of 10 published books in 10 years, Betty Webb takes us through her writing process and explains why it works.

Betty Webb is the author of the nationally best-selling, Lena Jones mystery series (DESERT WIVES, DESERT NOIR, DESERT WIND, etc.).  Before beginning to write full time, Betty worked as a journalist, interviewing everyone from U.S. presidents, astronauts who walked on the moon, Nobel Prize-winners, and polygamy runaways.  She has taught creative writing classes and workshops at Arizona State University and Phoenix College, and has been a nationally-syndicated literary critic for more than 20 years.  Betty is a member of the National Federation of Press Women, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters of crime.

Forums are now at the Tucson City Center Innsuites Resort.  (Granada & Saint Mary’s Tucson, Arizona)  11 am-2 pm, every third Sunday

Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday before the Forum

546-9382 of ssabrunches@gmail.com

$25 with registration  $30 at the door … includes lunch and speaker

No Credit Cards

Taken from The Write Word, the newsletter of The Society of Southwestern Authors  Vol. 42.  No. 1.  February/March 2013

The Society of Southwestern Authors- November 18, 2012 Monthly Forum Hosts Dan Baldwin

The Society of Southwestern Authors
November 18, 2012
Monthly Forum
11:00am – 2:00pm

Tucson City Center InnSuites Resort
475 N. Granada, Tucson, AZ 85701
Simply take the St. Marys/Speedway exit coming either E or W on I-10, continue past the next intersection then turn East one block to N Granada to the Hotel parking lot, or come via Speedway to I-10

Dan Baldwin
“Writer & Artist On the Coffee Table”

Reservations:
Email: ssabrunches@gmail.com or Telephone: 546-9382
by Wednesday November 12.
Cost: $25.00

The Society of Southwestern Authors- September 16, 2012 Forum Hosts Gayle Martin”s Presentation KEEPING THE READER HOOKED

The Society of Southwestern Authors- September 16, 2012 Forum Hosts Gayle Martin”s Presentation KEEPING THE READER HOOKED

Gayle Martin has been a storyteller since 2001, when she started doing living history presentations for the Arizona Historical Society Museum in Tempe. Her experiences in working with children inspired her to write GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL: LUKE AND JENNY VISIT TOMBSTONE, in 2006, GUNFIGHT AT O.K. CORRAL was the first in her Luke and Jenny trilogy about two modern-day youngsters who travel back in time and experience the real history of the American West. Her children’s books have won awards and have been endorsed by Marshall Trimble, the official Arizona state historian.

In 2011 Gayle switched gears and began writing adult romance novels under the name Marina Martindale. Her purpose is not only to tell an entertaining story, but to also delve into human psychology and try to gain more of an understanding of why people make the choices in life that they make. Her latest novel, THE REUNION: A TALE OF LOVE, FORGIVENESS AND REDEMPTION has had five-star reviews from readers on Amazon- it seems their only criticism are that they can’t put the book down, and the the story had to come to an end. Read more at LukeandJennyBooks.com.

On Sunday, September 16, 2012, Gayle will present “Storycrafting 101.” She will discuss how to create believable, three-dimensional characters and how to build and how to develop a plot line that will keep readers hooked.

You can check out Gayle’s books at marinamartindale.com and LukeandJennyBooks.com.

Again, our venue is at the InnSuites at 1-10 and St. Mary’s. Tucson, Arizona. We will start at 11 a.m. and it will be $25 with registration ($30 at the door). Call in your reservation to 520-546-9382 or e-mail ssabruches@gmail.com by Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Society of Southwestern Authors- August 19, 2012 Forum C. Michael Bennis UNLOCKING THE CREATIVE PROCESS

UNLOCKING THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Presentation by C. Michael Bennis at the Society of Southwestern Authors’ August 19, 2012 Forum

C. Michael Bennis will discuss the inspiring, funny, perplexing, insulting, provocative and egotistical albeit loving world of the creative process. “I might threaten your sex life, your marriage and your safe driving record. I might even entice you into the excitement and mystery of falling in love with your characters.” The presentation is about writing fiction that gets out of control. “I plan to bridge the gap between hearing and listening, both to you and to others. The purpose is to identify creative tools that are so cool you will never fear writer’s block. Be prepared to put on your mental track shoes. Know that you can do this. Then take a deep breath, and accept that once you start, there will be no going back.”

Michael studied at Complutense University in Madrid, and graduated from the University of Colorado where he was part of the 1961 University of Colorado Big 8 Champion football team as well as the 1962 Orange Bowl squad. He also graduated from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, which led to a career in international advertising, marketing and public relations.

He has written successful advertising copy, served as director of Communication for a major toy company, and author four 90,000-word novels, with two published Romance Novels in circulation: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (2009), and SIGNS OF DESTINY (2012).

Visit his website at : http://www.cmichaelbennis.com.

We have a wonderful new venue at the InnSuites at I-10 and St. Mary’s, Tucson, Arizona. We will start at 11 am and it will be $25 with registration ($30 at the door). Call in your reservations at 546-9382 or e-mail ssabrunches@gmail.com by Wednesday prior (in this case, August 15, 2012.)

Taken from THE WRITE WORD, newsletter of the Society of Southwestern Authors Vol. 41, No. 4 August/September 2012

The Society of Southwestern Authors- Hosts Duke Southard “Adventures of a True Crime Neophyte”

The Society of Southwestern Authors- Hosts Duke Southard “Adventures of a True Crime Neophyte”
July 15, 2012
Monthly Forum
11:00am – 2:00pm

Tucson City Center InnSuites Resort
475 N. Granada, Tucson, AZ 85701
Simply take the St. Marys/Speedway exit coming either E or W on I-10, continue past the next intersection then turn East one block to N Granada
to the Hotel parking lot, or come via Speedway to I-10

Duke Southard
“Adventures of a True Crime Neophyte”

Reservations:
Email: ssabrunches@gmail.com or Telephone: 546-9382 by Wednesday July 11.
Cost: $25.00

Society of Southwestern Authors- July 16, 2012 Forum Hosts Author Duke Southard ADVENTURES OF A TRUE CRIME NEOPHYTE

The Society of Southwestern Authors Hosts Duke Southard ADVENTURES OF A TRUE CRIME NEOPHYTE at July 15, 2012 Forum

ADVENTURES OF A TRUE CRIME NEOPHYTE

Author Duke Southard will present his popular program, ADVENTURES OF A TRUE CRIME NEOPHYTE. He highlights his journey into the true crime genre of writing with his current work in progress, MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN: THE TRAGIC DEATH OF STACY BURNS. The book is based on the brutal stabbing death of a well-loved school nurse and mother of five in a small town in New Hampshire. Updated information on this project based on recent interviews conducted in New hampshire will be discussed as well.

Duke is the author of two novels and two non-fiction books. Several of his short pieces have won awards in The Society of Southwestern Authors annual writing contests. He is retired from 35 years in public education and now lives in Green Valley after spending 40 years in New Hampshire. Complete information may be found on his website (www.dukesouthard.com.)

Remember our forums will now be at the Inn Suites at I-10 and St. Mary’s Tucson, Arizona. We will start at 11 am and it will be $25 with registration ($30 at the door). Call in your reservations to 520-546-9382 or e-mail ssabrunches@gmail.com by the Wednesday prior (in this case, July 11.)

Taken from THE WRITE WORD, the newsletter of The Society of Southwestern Authors Vol. 41. No. 3. June-July 2012