Member Success Stories - September 2024

Created September 20, 2024 by Tanja Bauerle

Arizona

As an Arizona Member, do you have any exciting publishing news that you would like to share? Please email your good news to arizona-ara@scbwi.org, by the 1st of the month to be considered for inclusion in that month's bulletin. Success stories that are included in the bulletin will be shared in our news feed by the end of the month.

Congratulations, Anne Hanovich, on your Writer's Digest award.

Anne Hanovich received 6th place in the WRITER’S DIGEST Annual Writing Competition—Children’s/YA Fiction category—for her novel-in-progress “THE CANON OF KATRINA QUINN”.

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Congratulations, Sohrab Rezvan on the release of his latest book.

Hello. In addition to working on children's books, I've just published my second comic book. It's written for adults, but safe for kids. Here's a summary of Dad Powers and Other Stories #1:

All fathers are bestowed with special powers. Some powers help. Others hinder. All are permanent. These are the tales of Dad Powers!

After becoming a father, the mysterious Bestower will appear and grant the new dad three abilities. The abilities are not selected by the father, but rather assigned to him. This 24-page black and white comic contains an anthology of silly stories about fatherhood.

If you think dad jokes are the highest form of humor, then this is the comic you've been looking for.

In addition to writing the comic, I did all the artwork using a process of photographing subjects on a green screen, digital editing, and sketch filters to give the comics an interesting look.

To learn more about Sohrab and his books, readers can visit: https://www.flatmountainpublishing.com/

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Congratulations, Erin and Jamie Schonauer on your publication success.

Twin authors, Erin and Jamie Schonauer are delighted to announce the release of their new book: Happy Diwali! It’s the third book in a new chapter book series titled Harmony Meets the World. (Published by Inner Peace Press)

Book 3: Happy Diwali!

There are fireworks, food, and fun when Harmony’s magic binoculars transport her to New Delhi, India to celebrate Diwali with the Rao family. But when a quarrel erupts between her new friends, Shubra and Nakul, Harmony must help mend it. Can she do it and save the joyous Diwali spirit?

For more information please visit: www.harmonymeetstheworld.com

Also, please join Erin and Jamie at the Desert Foothills Book Festival on Saturday, October 19th! They’ll be signing copies of their new book. They'd love to meet you!

Desert Foothills Book Festival

Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Holland Center

34250 N 60th Street

Scottsdale, AZ 85266

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Congratulations, Sharon Skinner, the new Arizona State Library Writer in Residence.

Arizona Co-RA, Sharon Skinner, has been selected to serve as the Arizona State Library Writer in Residence at the Mesa Main Library from September through December at the Main Library. Sharon will offer one-on-one consultations and workshops to support both aspiring and established authors. These activities are offered free to the public through a grant from Arizona State Library.

Sharon Skinner is a talented author, certified book coach, and freelance editor who specializes in helping writers transform their words into captivating stories. She provides editing and coaching for fiction, memoirs, and nonfiction.

Writing primarily speculative fiction for all ages, Sharon's works encompass fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, and steampunk genres. She has published nine novels, two short story and poetry collections, two picture books, and various other writings. Her latest novel, Lostuns Found, is a middle-grade steampunk adventure, while her most recent collection, Blood From a Rose, features dark fantasy and light horror with a touch of humor. You can explore Sharon's books through our library catalog.

Writer in Residence Consultation Hours

Improve your writing with 30-minute one-on-one consultation sessions. Patrons are limited to one session per week, with a maximum of two sessions per month. To book a time slot, visit our event calendar.

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.