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Events

Writing Workshops

I’m teaching a one-night memoir writing workshop at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, July 1, 6:30-8:30. We’ll do some writing exercises and talk about how to start your own blog! Etc. Registration and pre-payment at 480.730.0205. Note: This class filled so CHB added another date, August 26. Same details apply.

Mothers Who Write Events

“Re-Inventing the West” — and writing about it. On July 22 and 29, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will offer a free two-part workshop focused on its new exhibit about the West. Instructors Amy Silverman and Deborah Sussman Susser and students will tour the exhibit with curator Claire Carter, then write about it. Registration is required; email SMoCArsvp@sccarts.org.

The next Mothers Who Write workshop begins September 2 in Scottsdale, and runs for 10 weeks. Registration began July 1 and will be handled by phone; contact Lauren Chambers at 480-874-4641.

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Amy Silverman has two beautiful daughters, Annabelle and Sophie. Sophie has Down syndrome. These days, Amy divides the world into two groups: the people who adore Sophie, and those who don’t look twice. Amy has to remind herself that once upon a time -- when it came to people who are "different" -- she fell in the latter category. And therein lies the blog... Read more