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Prescott novelist Susan Lang will discuss “Breathing Life into Your Characters ” when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet at 7 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 29 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library.
For most writers, fully-alive characters–characters that readers can’t help but care about–do not pour magically out [...]
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of five novels, will discuss “Sustaining a Writing Career: Challenges and Opportunities” when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet at 7 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 25 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library.
Rhodes is the Founding Director of the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona [...]
[ July 18, 2010; 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Hi, thought you might like to run this review of ‘The Creation Myth’ in your next issue? It’s also got some good info at [with over 63,000 reads!];
http://www.witchvox.com/books/dt_bk.html?a=usaz&id=2128
We’ll be doing readings of the Flagstaff Writers’ Group as well July 18, 6:30 p.m.-10 at Barnes & Noble bookstore in Flagstaff.
thanks,
David Seals
http://www.davidseals.com
www.apexreviews.net
info@apexreviews.net
The Creation Myth
David Seals
ISBN: 9780120178719
Northern Arizona [...]
[ June 19, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. June 26, 2010; July 10, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. July 14, 2010; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. July 17, 2010; July 31, 2010; ] Clarkdale- Clark Memorial Library presents an Every Child Ready to Read Early Literacy Program.
This program is designed to teach parents, grandparents, caregivers, babysitters and/or child care professionals the six pre-reading skills that children need in order to learn how to read. Everyone is welcome to attend. The program will be presented in two formats: adult [...]
Prescott- Turn your personal narrative into an interesting story. Facilitator Maureen VanWalleghan demonstrates how to use fine memoir writing skills and techniques in this expansive workshop. Register once before June 18 to reserve your place in all six sessions (June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16 and July 23).
Back by popular demand, [...]
[ June 17, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 18, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 19, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 20, 2010; 3:00 pm; June 21, 2010; June 25, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 26, 2010; June 27, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. June 29, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 30, 2010; 7:00 pm; July 1, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
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TOMORROW NIGHT!
Friday, June 11
Jason Kevin, Alex Ogburn, Nathan Trujillo
Singer-Songwriters
7:30pm $15 Tickets/$12 advance on website
Three local singer-songwriters unite to form a power trio that will bring to you a night of original songs with beautiful harmonies and diverse musicianship you don’t want to miss! [...]
[ June 20, 2010; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 2:00 pm; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 22, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 6:30 pm; 6:30 pm; June 23, 2010; 10:00 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 25, 2010; 10:00 am; June 26, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 28, 2010; 10:30 am; 11:00 am; June 29, 2010; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; June 30, 2010; 10:00 am; July 1, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 2, 2010; 10:00 am; ] Prescott- It is a BIG week at Prescott Public Library June 20 – 26, with Tsunami Tsunday, PLUS perennial favorite Wayne Ranney on Sunday, June 20. Run away with the circus without leaving home with Tsunami Tsunday, or into the past when Wayne Ranney makes 1870s Prescott come alive.
Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 [...]
[ August 13, 2010 to August 14, 2010. ] Prescott- The 23rd Annual ARIZONA COWBOY POETS GATHERING will be held, Friday and Saturday, August 13 & 14, 2010 on the Yavapai College Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, Arizona 86301. This year’s poster artwork is provided by Marless Fellows.
The Gathering will present a fascinating blend of contemporary and traditional works from more than 50 [...]
[ June 11, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 12, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 17, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 18, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 19, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 20, 2010; 3:00 pm; June 25, 2010; 7:30 pm; ]
Friday, June 11
Jason Kevin, Alex Ogburn, Nathan Trujillo
Singer-Songwriters
7:30pm $15 Tickets/$12 advance on website
Three local singer-songwriters unite to form a power trio that will bring to you a night of original songs with beautiful harmonies and diverse musicianship you don’t want to miss! The trio consists of Nathan Trujillo a local favorite [...]
[ June 22, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Tucson Author Tom Miller presents Third Country Sandwiched In on Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Prescott- Prescott Public library is excited to announce a visit by Tucson Author Tom Miller. Miller is the second speaker for the 2010 Community Discussion Series Mexico: Prescott’s ‘Distant’ Neighbor, speaking on border literature in Third Country Sandwiched [...]
[ June 23, 2010; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Prescott- Author S. Kay Murphy will talk about the process of writing and publishing and what happens when you pour your heart out when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet at 7 p.m. on Wed., June 23 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library.
Murphy’s memoir “Tainted Legacy: The Story of Alleged Serial Killer [...]
[ June 16, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 17, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 19, 2010; 10:30 am; June 21, 2010; 10:00 am; 10:30 am; June 24, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; June 30, 2010; 1:00 pm; July 1, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 8, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 10, 2010; 10:30 am; July 14, 2010; 2:00 pm; July 15, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; July 19, 2010; 10:00 am; July 20, 2010; 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. July 22, 2010; 9:30 am; 10:30 am; July 24, 2010; 10:30 am; July 28, 2010; 1:00 pm; August 4, 2010; 11:00 am; August 17, 2010; 3:30 pm; September 14, 2010; 3:30 pm; September 21, 2010; 3:30 pm; ] Ongoing Events
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. (Starting Tuesday, July 6)
Toddler Storytime
Stories, songs, and gentle activities selected for ages 0-3. Founders Suite.
Summer Crafts
Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., through July 20
Kids of all ages can drop in and create cool crafts of Tuesday afternoons during the summer reading program. All supplies will be provided. Children under 5 will need [...]
[ June 13, 2010; 1:30 pm; June 16, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; June 18, 2010; 9:30 am; June 20, 2010; 2:00 pm; June 22, 2010; 6:00 pm; July 7, 2010; 10:00 am; July 8, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; July 13, 2010; 10:00 am; July 14, 2010; 6:30 pm; July 16, 2010; 4:00 pm; July 21, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; July 24, 2010; 10:30 am; August 4, 2010; 10:00 am; August 10, 2010; 10:00 am; August 11, 2010; 6:30 pm; August 12, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; August 18, 2010; 12:00 pm; 6:00 pm; August 20, 2010; 4:00 pm; September 1, 2010; 10:00 am; September 8, 2010; 6:30 pm; September 9, 2010; 10:00 am; 6:00 pm; September 12, 2010; 2:00 pm; September 14, 2010; 10:00 am; September 15, 2010; 6:00 pm; September 16, 2010; 6:30 pm; September 17, 2010; 4:00 pm; September 21, 2010; September 26, 2010; 2:00 pm; September 28, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] In the Viewerie:
June:
The Yavapai Scale Modelers share their projects.
Tsunami on the Square’s exhibit will celebrate the spirit that is Tsunami on the Square with artifacts, performance photos and a sneak peek at this year’s festival.
July:
Hassayampa [...]
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Sedona author Willma Gore will conduct a free workshop on effective presentation in personal appearances, book proposals and query letters when the Professional Writers of Prescott meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wed., July 28 in the Founders Suite of the Prescott Public Library. Gore has spoken to writers’ [...]
Prescott- There is Magic at Prescott Public Library in the form of a black pad at every Self Check station. Place up to 10 books on the pad and they are checked out to you in a flash. Although the fun and speedy library checkout process feels like magic, it is actually the library’s new [...]
Today, it was announced that David M. Quinn’s Leviathan’s Master – The Wreck of the World’s Largest Sailing Ship has been selected as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Historical Fiction category of the National Best Books Awards – 2009. This annual competition is sponsored by USA Book News.
Leviathan’s Master – The [...]
[ April 17, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; April 18, 2010; 1:00 pm; April 24, 2010; 1:00 pm; 7:30 pm; May 1, 2010; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. May 8, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. May 14, 2010; 7:30 pm; May 15, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. 7:30 pm; May 16, 2010; 1:00 pm; May 20, 2010; 6:30 pm; May 21, 2010; 7:30 pm; May 22, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; May 29, 2010; 10:30 am; 1:00 pm; 7:30 pm; June 5, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 6, 2010; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. June 11, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 12, 2010; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 7:30 pm; June 17, 2010; 6:30 pm; June 18, 2010; 7:30 pm; June 19, 2010; 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. 2:00 pm; 7:30 pm; June 23, 2010; 7:00 pm; June 26, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Thursday, April 1
April Foolishness, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
The Prescott Area Independent Restaurant and Bar Association presents an evening of food, wine, beer and music to help support Sharlot Hall Museum. The party starts at the Museum (415 W. Gurley St., Prescott), 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and continues from 7 p.m. [...]
Prescott College has announced a new Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Master of Arts and Post-Master of Arts Certificate and is enrolling students for the Fall session. Students of the Equine-Assisted Learning Program will gain in-the-field, practical experience with diverse clientele in preparation for work with a variety of populations.
Prescott College offers [...]
Marilyn Markham Petrich, of Inti Wasi, The House of Light, will host a free
talk about Andean Mysticism. It will be held on Friday, April 16, 7 to 8 p.m.,
at the Mountain Spirit Co-op, 107 N. Cortez Street in the conference room.
Ms. Petrich will discuss her upcoming series of retreats in Skull [...]
‘From on high four horseman came,
White, black, red, ash, with manes of flame
No time for cry, remorse, or shame,
Teeth did gnash; we were all to blame’
‘Dance to the Apocalypse’: The new sci-fi thriller by joey racano at:
http://www.littleshell.earthsourcemedia.org
“(Joey’s) talent for sound-bytes is ..an ability to come up with one good zinger per paragraph. Catches the reader, [...]
The Artist’s Path, a new arts initiative based in Prescott, is calling on all Arizona playwrights to submit new works addressing the theme, The Playwright’s Response to Conflict and Social Crisis. Cash prize for winner; amount to be determined. Submission Guidelines are at http://www.theartistspath.org/newplaysubguide.html. Please explore the first two pages of this website, give us [...]
Today, it was announced that David M. Quinn’s Leviathan’s Master – The Wreck of the World’s Largest Sailing Ship has been selected as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Historical Fiction category of the National Best Books Awards – 2009. This annual competition is sponsored by USA Book News.
Leviathan’s Master – The Wreck of the World’s [...]
Feature Story / Author Interview / Book Review
September 9, 2009
In 1944, Cpl. Richard Brookins was in the right place at the right time to help a city heal after years of Nazi occupation.
2009 marks the 65th anniversary of that event, and Brookins will return one last time to reprise his role as the American St. [...]
Prescott- The Friends of the Prescott Public Library Used Book Sale seeks donations. Hardback and paperback books and magazines are welcome. Bring your donations to any public service desk at Prescott Public Library, 215 East Goodwin Street, or the Prescott Gateway Branch Library, near Sears at the mall. Library staff will gladly issue a gift [...]
