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Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Russ Smith
(Courtesy Metro Creative Connection)
The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will Russ Smith at their Oct. 30 meeting.
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Russ Smith will be the speaker at the October 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers.
Smith lived and worked in many different countries in Europe and Asia. After an exciting 30-year career in the semiconductor industry, Russ embraced his passion for writing and began his second career as an author of murder mysteries.
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Panera Bread at Gainey Village, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, suite 302, Scottsdale. Check in begins at 5:15 p.m.
The cost is $20, which covers the meal.
Payment can be made on PayPal at www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com. Payment will not be accepted at the door. Text questions to (480) 250-5556.
Members bringing guests should let Patricia L. Brooks know at the above number. Guests are allowed to visit twice before being asked to join. Monthly dues are $50.
The goals of the group are to:
• Value all the professional women writers sharing their ability.
• Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing.
• Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward.
• Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers.
• Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women.
• Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers.
• Support and challenge each other to always be writing.
• Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals.