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Arizona Professional Writers

July2014

by Gail Hearne

APW members and their guests areinvited to relax and rejuvenate in the

cool pines of Payson during the July 19and 20 APW Retreat for Writers Artists &Photographers at the Merritt Center &Lodge.

Attendees can experience an early morn-ing hike through the pine forest to Indianruins at the crest of a hill; relax in the spa,a hammock, or swing; read and journal;participate in writing and workshopactivities; walk a labyrinth; listen to live

The votes are in. On July 1, ArizonaPress Women's name changes to

Arizona Professional Writers. The newname allows us to keep APW as ourabbreviated name.Following the advice of Brenda Warneka,our past president and unofficial legaladvisor, in order to expedite the changewe will be “doing business as” ArizonaProfessional Writers and keep ArizonaPress Women as the legal name forincorporation and bank accounts. Thiscan be changed later if the APW Boarddecides to do so.Many other NFPW state affiliates arealso changing their names, and at theNFPW Conference in September, there

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by Brenda Warneka &Carol Osman BrownDr. Elizabeth Bruening Lewis,Ph.D., passed away at her homein Phoenix, Ariz. on Sat. June 7 inthe presence of her family.

Warneka: I became friendswith Elizabeth Lewis after

she wrote about Yndia SmalleyMoore, a relative of her husbandOrme, for the Arizona PressWomen anthology, SkirtingTraditions, a project I chaired.Somehow, I started going to herhome in Phoenix to give hercomputer lessons. Afterwards, shewould serve wine in the livingroom, always accompanied by her

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Reminiscing: Elizabeth Bruening Lewis

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The National Federation of Press Womenannounced winners in its 2014 national

communication contest, who will be honored atNFPW's annual conference in Greenville, SC, Sept.4 through 6. Congratulations to the followingArizona winners:

Betsy Batish3rd Place – 10R SpecialtyArticles, Sports, for two horse-related articles appearing oneverythingeq.com: The 2013Pennsylvania National HorseShow and Rucci and I Spy aRainbow Conquer NAL PonyJumper Finals.Honorable Mention – 17CSingle Photograph, for: RibbonFalls, Grand Canyon NationalPark.

Emily Cary2nd Place – 10C SpecialtyArticles, Arts & Entertainment,for two articles in Weekendlife,supplement to Friday edition ofthe Washington Times: All setto ‘Soulify’; Vocalist Ellis Hallto perform at the KennedyCenter and An artist of notehonors first president, PulitzerPrize-winning composer RogerReynolds’ work premieres in D.C.

Katherine HerbertHonorable Mention – 60AShort Story, for: Guy WalksInto A Bar, appearing in theDesert Sleuths-Sisters in Crimechapter anthology of shortstories published August 2013.

Vickie Jennett1st Place – 60B Short Stories,Collection, for: SonoranBorders: Threads ofFriendship, a series of shortstories with patterns andcharts, allowing readers tostitch along with the charactersrecreating 11 projects as theirstories unfold.

Brenda Warneka1st Place – 11C Columns,Informational, for: two Writingand the Law columns inAPW's TypeRider: Damagesto Real People in Fiction andThe Curious Condition CalledCryptomnesia.3rd Place – 40 Audiovisualsfor PowerPoint PresentationWriting and the Law: Writingabout Real People in Nonfiction and Fictionpresented at 2013 NFPW National Conference inSalt Lake City.

Arizona winners in NFPW contest

Submissions wanted!Share industry related news with your fellow

APW members including committee reports,event news, writing contests, industry articles,industry-related personal accomplishments ...anything you think would be of value to ourmembership!

Send submissions, photos and art to Lynda Exley atexlent@aol.com. The deadline for the August issueis July 21.

Letters to the editor"Thanks to the members of APW who sent their

good wishes and expressions of supportduring my recent illnesses. The worst problem, thecolon cancer, had not spread outside the colon, andgenetic testing shows a low chance of recurrence, soas my daughter says, I am good to go for another100,000 miles."

–– Dick Warneka

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by Meg Hunt & Lynda Exley

Preparations for the 2014 NFPWConference, held at the GreenvilleMarriott Sept. 4 through 6 in

Greenville, SC, are in the final stages,and the only thing missing is you!Media Women of South Carolinamembers are excited to host this year’sconference and look forward to helpingattendees discover their Carolina Spiritduring a unique blend of professionaldevelopment, creativity and fun.The three programming tracks are centered onDeveloping Your Digital Impact, Creating InnovativeCommunications and Modernizing Your ProfessionalProfile. The workshops, seminars and training forums ineach of these tracks will help participants improve theirskills, as well as intuitively guide them through thenuances of today’s changing communication's world.Each aspect of the 2014 conference is focused onmaximizing the experience for participants.The checklist is simple…� Register for the conference at nfpw.org/conference.cfm

#ConferenceRegistration. Early-bird rates end Aug. 8.� Make hotel reservations. The NFPW room rate is $112

per night (plus tax). Call 888-236-2427, reference Na-tional Federation of Press Women and the conference

dates. Because the group block covers a wide range ofdates, pay close attention to arrival and departure datesto ensure the appropriate dates are reserved. See moreat nfpw.org/conference.cfm#Hotel.� Book a flight. The destination airport is Greenville-

Spartanburg Airport (GSP), gspairport.com, or map adrive to the Greenville Marriott, 1 Parkway East,Greenville, SC 29615.� Sign up for tours nfpw.org/conference.cfm#PreTours

and nfpw.org/conference cfm#PostTours.� Pack your bags!Visit the NFPW website, nfpw.org/conference.cfm, fordetailed descriptions of workshops, presenters, hotel,tours and the sights and sounds of South Carolina.

NFPW Conference: Discover your Carolina spirit

Congaree National Park , Greenville S.C.

will also be some discussion of possibly changingNFPW’s name to be more inclusive.Another important change APW members voted for is adual membership option. Members can now be a memberof the Arizona group only at a reduced membership fee.The two classes of membership are as follows:1. Full Membership includes membership in APW and

NFPW with all benefits provided by both organizations.2. State Membership includes membership in the

Arizona affiliate, without joining NFPW, with allbenefits provided by APW.

At the State Membership meeting, details of the changewere discussed, and it was agreed the APW onlymember dues will be $30 a year.It’s ironic that 2014 is the 60th Anniversary of ArizonaPress Women, so this is also the year we are makingimportant changes in the operation of APW.

Brenda and I are also updating APW’s Bylaws to complywith the changes APW is making. The current APWBylaws are in the 2013-14 Membership Directory. Manyof the changes are simply language details. One of themajor changes will be under Membership. Section 1 willbe changed to read “(A) Regular membership in APWshall be open to women and men working as professionalcommunicators, journalists, writers, editors, journalismteachers, photographers, film producers, free-lancers andpublic relations specialists.” This is the same descriptioncurrently on the APW Membership Application Form.We plan to have a draft of the suggested changes readyfor APW’s fall board meeting, tentatively scheduled forOct. 26 in Scottsdale. We will begin with lunch at noon,with the formal meeting at 1:30 p.m. All members arewelcome to attend. It's a good way to learn about what ishappening with APW and get to know other members.So, please mark your calendar for Oct. 26 and planto attend the APW Board meeting!

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by Brenda Warneka, JD

Phoenix Womanposted Robin

Reynolds’ article abouther aging mother, LoisReynolds, online inAugust 2010. Themagazine’s Facebookpage called the article,I Want to Die Like aDog: PoignantInsights on AgingGracefully, “a greatstory about taking careof aging parents andaging gracefully,”stating further, “This story really struck a cord (sic).”

The article struck the wrong chord, however, withRobin’s out-of-state siblings, Sylvia and Douglas,when they discovered it, reportedly after their mother’sdeath in January 2011. Robin refused Douglas’s de-mands to remove the article online and not write fur-ther about the family. She then posted a tribute to Loison Mother’s Day 2011 on her blog, which promotesher book about Max, her deceased Airedale Terrier.

Sylvia and Douglas sued Robin in Maricopa CountySuperior Court in August 2011, alleging I Want to DieLike a Dog defamed them and invaded their privacy bycasting them in a false light. The trial court dismissedthe case for failure to state a claim in February 2012,stating, “The Court finds no reasonable jury couldinterpret the passages in question as holding Plaintiffsup to disrepute, contempt or ridicule.” The ArizonaCourt of Appeals affirmed in January 2013.

In the meantime, the probate court appointed Sylvia aspersonal representative of Lois’s estate. Sylvia listed aclaim against Robin on the estate inventory allegingthe articles violated Lois’s right of publicity. Robinprotested, and the court ruled the estate had no right of

publicity. Sylvia appealed, setting the stage for adecision by the Arizona Court of Appeals, Div. 1, inlate April 2014, in what the Arizona Appellate Blog(written by some Arizona trial lawyers) characterizesas an opinion that “can’t stop.”

The Court of Appeals ruled:· The right of publicity is

recognized by Arizona.

· The right is descendible.

· A claim for violation ofthe right survives death.

· The right is not limited tocelebrities.

· The right survives death even though not exploitedduring life.

· The estate has no right to a claim against Robin.According to the court, Robin’s writings did notviolate her deceased mother’s right of publicitybecause “they are expressive works that do not employLois’s name or likeness for purposes of trade.” Thekey words here are (1) “expressive works,” whichmeans constitutionally protected speech; and (2)“purposes of trade,” shorthand for commercial use, asin advertising goods or services. The court explainedpurposes of trade does not ordinarily include “newsreporting, commentary, entertainment, works of fictionor nonfiction, or in advertising that is incidental tosuch uses.” Because Robin’s works were expressiveand the advertising of her dog book on her blog wasincidental, she was not liable.

Got it? Stick with me, and I’ll explain more about theright of publicity and what it means to you, the writer,in a future column.

This article is for informational purposes only. Forlegal advice specific to your issues, consult a licensedattorney familiar with the law in your jurisdiction.

Writing and the Law:Pursuing Arizona’s Post Mortem Right of Publicity

We would like to get to know you! Networkvirtually with other APW members by letting

us profile you in a future newsletter.

Don’t be shy! Get on the list by contacting BrendaWarneka at brendawarneka@yahoo.com.

Seeking APW members to profile

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by Lynda Exley

An APW member for 20-plus years, Linda F.Radke, president and founder of Chandler-based

Five Star Publications, Inc., has been ahead of thegame since 1985, producing and marketing award-winning books for all agesworldwide. Self-publishingbefore it was commonplace,Radke set the bar for partner-ship publishing by having hercompany offer the service inaddition to traditional publish-ing.

Along with providing bookproduction and promotionservices, publishing/marketingworkshops and author consul-tations, Radke also leads theFive Star team in supportingindividuals and organizationswith website redesign, logodesign, event coordination andimage branding.

Many Five Star titles arerecognized on local, nationaland international levels, andtheir authors enjoy promo-tional opportunities in schools,corporations and media venues acrossAmerica, as well as through FiveStar’s professional networkingwebsites, AuthorsandExperts.com andSchoolBookings.com.

Recent accolades by Five Star authorsinclude: Arizona Center for the Bookat the Arizona State Library's "52Great Reads" selection for twoconsecutive years; ONEBOOKAZ for Kids; SouthwestBooks of the Year; One Book, One Communitydesignation in two states; Los Angeles Reel FilmFestival awards; and numerous Glyph, London BookFestival and Paris Book Festival honors.

Five Star Publications has been featured in exclusiveregional and national events, including the State ofArizona's Official Centennial Celebration, the ArizonaPublic Schools Back to School Resource Fair andArizona’s annual Governor's Easter Egg Roll.

An acclaimed writer herself, Radke is the author ofThe Economical Guide to Self-Publishing, a ParisBook Festival first-place winner in the "How-To"category and a Writer's Digest Book Club selection,now in its second edition. She also authored Promote

Like a Pro: Small Budget, BigShow, a Doubleday ExecutiveProgram Book Club selection. Afounding member of the ArizonaBook Publishing Association,Radke was named "BookMarketer of the Year" by BookPublicists of Southern Californiaand received numerous publicrelations and marketing awards.

Radke says she is proud tosponsor the Five Star DragonflyBook Awards program, anational contest recognizingexceptional books for excellencein writing and publishing.Featuring awards and cashprizes for winners in twodivisions and multiple judgingcategories. Five Star’s PurpleDragonfly Book Awardsshowcase children’s literature,

with the Royal Dragonfly Book Awardshighlighting adult literature of allgenres.

In addition, Radke developed andestablished the Story MonsterApproved! program to help children,parents and educators choose “booksworth devouring.”

"To earn this special designation, abook must inspire, inform, teach or

entertain, adhering to rigorous standards of excellence,"explains Radke. "Story Monster approval is earnedonly if a book excels on two levels of judging: first byan experienced literary judge and then by a panel ofchildren."

A former elementary school teacher, Radke isdedicated to improving children's literacy skills andhelping them develop a love for reading and writing.To this end, she co-founded Kids Can Publish

Focus on Business: Five Star Publications

Linda F. Radke, Presidentof Five Star Publications, Inc.

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favorite brie and crackers, andwith her beloved corgi, Terrwyn,underfoot. Sometimes, one orboth husbands joined us. Thesocializing never went much pastthe cocktail hour becauseElizabeth suffered the aftereffects of a kidney transplantsome years before and was waryof getting overly tired.Elizabeth thanked me for thecomputer lessons with signedcopies of her books, and withmy undergraduate degree inhistory, I found her medievalhistories particularly appealing.When I asked where she did herresearch for them, she pointed tothe hundreds of volumes liningthe shelves of her home library. What a pleasure it wasto me, as a lover of history, to stand in front of thoseshelves and read through the titles, with her by my sideenthusiastically explaining some of the more obscure orunknown – at least to me – sources. She also excitedlypointed out the early Arizona editions in the library.Our friendship flourished further with my interest inOlgivanna Lloyd Wright, whose story I had written inSkirting Traditions, and by extension Frank LloydWright. As it turned out, Orme’s father, Orme Lewis,Sr., the founder in 1950 of the Phoenix law firm Lewisand Roca, was Frank Lloyd Wright’s attorney in theWest. Orme, Jr., grew up attending social events atTaliesin West, continuing after Mr. Wright died in 1959,and including Elizabeth after their marriage in 1964.Among the memorabilia the Lewises cherished, wereparty favors crafted by the Taliesin apprentices, such asnecklaces of seashells and bird feathers, and brightlypainted eggshells from Mrs. Wright’s legendary Eastercelebrations. Elizabeth also served on the adjunctfaculty at the Wright school of architecture. When theLewises began talking about the Wrights, I grabbed mynotebook, but I could never write fast enough.The last visit my husband, Dick, and I had with theLewises was at their vacation home in Prescott. Orme, agourmet cook, said he was making a surprise for us fordinner. Elizabeth finally thought better of keeping it asecret, and shortly before we sat down to dine, sheblurted out that the entree was squid. My reaction ofpanic caused Orme to quickly improvise and prepare me

an omelet instead.Fortunately, they didn’t holdmy squeamish stomachagainst me.We took leave that evening,making plans to get togethersoon in Phoenix. It didn’thappen. Elizabeth and Iemailed regularly, but firstDick and I were traveling,and then he was battlingcancer. An assistant beganpicking up my emails onElizabeth’s end and sendingback her responses. Then alull…followed by the terriblenews that this captivating andbrilliant woman had died. Itis my loss that I did not get toknow her sooner. R.I.P., dearElizabeth.

Brown: Long before social networking becamepopular, Elizabeth had established her own

networks of artists, educators, environmentalists,journalists, authors, writers, hikers and history experts.Whenever I needed an expert to quote in an article, Icould depend on her to connect me with severaloutstanding experts. Well traveled, she helped me plan atrip to Europe so I could include visits to museums andchurches with magnificent works of art.Despite dealing with kidney dialysis for several yearsand then coping with the aftermath of her kidneytransplant, Elizabeth managed to serve on several APWprogram committees, help secure speakers for stateconferences and other events. Elizabeth was on theBoard of the Sharlot Hall Museum and was instrumentalin arranging for a series of APW author lectures at theMuseum in Prescott to help promote the SkirtingTraditions book.One summer, when Elizabeth spent a month in Europedoing research for a book about historic sites, shearranged for her daughter, Blaise, and a friend to cometo my house on Saturdays for an hour-long writingclass. The girls were high school seniors and Elizabethhad them on a schedule of educational and culturalactivities for the month. Blaise went on to takejournalism courses and later got an internship inWashington. Elizabeth was very well organized. This isjust one example of how she thought of everything.Elizabeth will be missed by all who knew her.

Elizabeth Lewis in the livingroom of her Phoenixhome. Photograph by Brenda Warneka

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musical entertainment onSaturday night; sharedelicious home-cookedmeals in a sunlit diningroom; enjoy 15-minutemini-massage sessionsfor $7.50 each; and otherhealth-conscious activities,such as tai chi, yoga,stretching, and meditation.

In addition, the eventprovides time for writersto share their experien-ces, learn from eachother and enjoy fellow-ship in a beautiful andrelaxing environment.

The event is hosted by the RimCountry District of APW, andreservations are accepted throughJuly 3. The registration fee includesfour meals (Saturday's lunch anddinner, Sunday's breakfast andlunch; no red meat or alcohol) andoptional activities offered.

The cost for the weekend is $125per person for double/multi-occupancy room and $165 perperson for a single-occupancy roomfor reservations and payments re-ceived through July 3. Special dietconsiderations are available for anadditional $15 per person. Checkspayable to APW along with regi-stration information; i.e., name,mailing address, email address,telephone number, choice of

single- or double-room accommo-dations and any special diet require-ments, should be mailed toArizona Press Women, DBAArizona Professional Writers, 1420N. Sunrise Court, Payson, AZ85541. A handy registration formappears on Page 8.

For more information, emailpatgail@npgcable.com or call 928-472-7132 or 480-650-2014.

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A view of the Mogollon Rim inspires writers, photographers and artists.Photo by Gail Hearne

University, which publishes theworks of children online.

Additionally, she launched FiveStar Literacy Foundation (FSLF),an Arizona-based nonprofitorganization dedicated toimproving Arizona children'sliteracy skills – as well as theirenthusiasm for reading and writing– by providing consulting servicesand funds to Arizona schools forin-school writing and publishingprojects, author visits, library andclassroom books, student andteacher workshops, curriculumdevelopment and other relatedactivities. Radke serves as theexecutive director of FSLF.

Always one to model andencourage philanthropic giving,Radke developed the Mark Foster

Youth Fund, which makes financialcontributions specifically devotedto assisting young people in timesof need. This fund was created topay tribute to Radke’s brother, whodied in 1984 of complications ofbronchitis.

For additional information, visitFiveStarPublications.com, emailinfo@FiveStarPublications.com orcall 480-940-8182.

If you are an APW member whoowns an industry-related businessthat you would like profiled in theAPW newsletter, send a businessbio and accompanying JPEG (.jpg)photos to Lynda Exley atexlent@aol.com.

Elizabeth Davidson, Ph.D., reads herbook, Cheery: The true adventures ofa Chiricahua Leopard Frog, with helpfrom a student at a Five Star Event.

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July 8: 6 p.m. Fiction Workshop–Intermediate:Reveals & Restructuring atMaricopa County LibraryDistrict’s Queen Creek BranchLibrary, 21802 S. EllsworthRd., Queen Creek. Learn thebasic elements of storytellingand move deeper into craftingfiction and nonfiction. This willbe a hands-on workshop, sobring something to write withand on. Preregistration requested, 602-652-3000.Info: mcldaz.org.

July 8: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Queen Creek Writer's Groupat Maricopa County Library District’s Queen CreekBranch Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek.This critique and networking association is open towriters of all genres and experience levels. Toparticipate in the critique portion, bring a one- to two-page selection on which you have a specific desire forfeedback. Be prepared to accept both praise andcriticism. Group meets monthly. Info: 602-652-3000,mcldaz.org.

July 9: 1 to 3 p.m. Author Gerri Brooks leads amonthly creative writing workshop at MaricopaCounty Library District’s Perry Branch Library, 1965E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, for beginners toadvanced level writers. Bring a notebook to class eachweek. Info: 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.

July 10, 17, 24 and 31: 9 to 11 a.m. Life StoriesWriting Workshop issponsored by the Friendsof the Sun City Librariesand held at MaricopaCounty Library District’sSun City Branch Library,16828 N. 99th Ave.Nancy Tsuchiya returnswith her popular life-storywriting workshop for those who want to put their storyinto words. Space is limited; registration required:602-652-3000. Info: mcldaz.org.

July 11: Deadline to enter the Valley of the SunChapter of SPJ's annual Arizona Freedom of Infor-mation Awards, which honor excellence in journal-ism and in open government in Arizona. It is free to

enter, and awards will be presented at noon on Sept. 20at a joint SPJ/Arizona Newspaper Association eventheld at Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. ScottsdaleRoad, Scottsdale. The nomination form can be down-loaded at phoenixspj.org, click on “Awards & Scholar-ships; self-nominations are welcome.” Info: TeriCarnicelli at 602-410-1267, teri@phoenixspj.org.

July 12 and 26: 10 a.m. to noon. Writer’s CritiqueGroup at Maricopa County Library District’s Sun CityBranch Library, 16828 N. 99th, Sun City. Receiveenthusiastic support and honest feedback on anythingfrom poetry to prose. Newbies receive New MemberPackets. Info: 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.

July 31: 1 to 2 p.m. Food Of Arizona: WithGregory Mcnamee at Maricopa County LibraryDistrict’s Perry Branch Library,1965 E. Queen Creek Rd.,Gilbert. Bite into the history ofArizona's unique food cultureon a journey with authorGregory McNamee, author ofMoveable Feasts: The History,Science, and Lore of Food, as heexplores the taco, a staple ofMexican and Mexican-American cooking. Learn theorigins of the taco's ingredientsand how our state's food culturereflects the great diversity of Arizona's residents. Thefoods of Arizona speak to the many cultures that makeup the state. Info: 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org.

Aug. 15 and 16: 10th Annual WriteNow! Confer-ence is Desert Sleuths, thePhoenix chapter of Sistersin Crime, annual writers'workshop at the EmbassySuites Phoenix-North, 2577W. Greenway Rd., Phoenix.The event features mysterywriters including CatrionaMcPherson, who pennedThe Day She Died, As SheLeft It, and others; Timothy Hallinan, who writes YAmysteries; and Mark Sullivan, author of Rogue, Out-law, and Triple Cross. Cost: Members $100, nonmem-bers $120. Registration includes Friday evening social

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and Saturday continental breakfast, lunch, afternoonsnack. Info: desertsleuths@gmail.com.

Sept. 20: Noon. A joint event – Arizona NewspaperAssociation’s fall awards and Valley of the SunChapter of SPJ's annual Arizona Freedom of In-formation Awards, which hon-or excellence in journalism andin open government in Arizona.Location: Chaparral Suites Re-sort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road,Scottsdale. The nomination pe-riod has been extended, withentries needing to be post-marked no later than Friday,July 11. SPJ contest entry isfree. The First AmendmentAward nomination form can be downloaded atphoenixspj.org, click on “Awards & Scholarships.”Self-nominations are welcome. Info: Teri Carnicelli at602-410-1267, teri@phoenixspj.org.

Oct. 1 through Dec. 15: Applications accepted for2015 Hubbell Trading Post National Historic SiteArtist in Residence Pro-gram. Residence for up totwo weeks in 2015 sched-uled at the convenience ofthe park. The HubbellTrading Post and NavajoNation landscapes will in-spire you to paint, draw,photograph or write while living in a historic, fullyfurnished stone hogan. Program is for artists with pro-fessional credentials and legitimate standing withinthe art community. Application form at nps.gov/hutr/planyourvisit/artist-in-residence.htm. Info: 928-755-3475.

Oct. 4: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2014 Sedona Book Fes-tival at the Sedona Elks Lodge, 110 Airport Road.Features local and re-gional authors, publish-ers, organizations andothers affiliated withbooks and reading. Freeparking. Details and reg-istration form at:wellredcoyote.com/sedonabookfestival-reg.html. Info: Joe Neribooks@wellredcoyote.com or 928-282-282-2284.

Oct. 26: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. APW Board of DirectorsMeeting at the boardroom, Scottsdale WaterfrontCondominiums, 7181 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale.All members welcome. Optional lunch together,Dutch treat, at noon at nearby Sauce. Info: Pam Ste-venson 602-301-9595.

Nov. 1 through 30: National Novel Writing Month(NaNoWriMo). Join writers from around the worldwith the goal of writing a roughdraft of a 50,000-word novel inone month. In 2013, 548,031people signed up to track theirdaily progress, get pep talks andsupport, and meet fellow writersonline and in person. Municipalliaisons host writing events intheir local regions forparticipants. The event is freethough the 501(c) (3) nonprofitorganization welcomesdonations. Sign up to participate this November atnanowrimo.org.

May 2, 2015: Save the date for the APW annualconference. Program, place and times TBA.

APW Officers andBoard of Directors

President Pam Stevenson

Immediate Past President Brenda Warneka

Second V-P (Membership) Joan Westlake

Secretary Katherine Herbert

Treasurer Beverly Raphael Konik

Central District Director Open

Rim Country District Director Carol Osman Brown

Southern District Director Jane Eppinga

Scholarship Director Joan Westlake

Historian, Memorial, Bylaws Pam Stevenson

Public Relations Director Patricia Myers

Newsletter Editor Lynda Exley

Webmaster Jaimie Bruzenak

Anthology Committee Chair Brenda Warneka

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