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Events

Writing Workshops

Deborah Sussman and I are teaching a one-night workshop that will involve candy, love and writing at Smeeks in Central Phoenix. Details to come regarding time and registration.

Mothers Who Write Events

The next Mothers Who Write workshop begins February 23, 2012.

Registration for the spring class will be handled by phone and it has begun! Contact Laura Hales at 480-874-4641.

For details about Mothers Who Write, friend us on Facebook or email us at motherswhowrite@yahoo.com.

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