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Since 1978, the Arizona Authors Association serves as information and referral center for the community, helping and supporting our local authors statewide. We serve our membership which includes award-winning and best-selling authors of fiction and nonfiction works, as well as beginning writers, aspiring authors, poets, journalists, columnists, song writers, screenwriters, business writers, illustrators, reviewers, editors, and other allied professionals.

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  • Join our in-store book signings
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Directions to our Venues

Arizona Authors Association Headquarters
6145 West Echo Lane, Glendale AZ
Directions: 59th Ave. and Northern cross streets
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Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix 85016
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Barnes & Noble café - Surprise Marketplace
13719 West Bell Road , Surprise 85374
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Borders Tempe
699 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe 85281
Directions: NE corner of Mill Avenue and 7th street
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Cafe Carumba - Scottsdale
7303 E. Indian School Rd, Scottsdale 85251
Directions: Located one block east of Scottsdale Road on Indian School Road. From the 101, Exit Indian School and go west approximately 2 miles
480-947-8777
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Chandler Public Library (Sunset Branch)
4930 West Ray Road, Chandler 85226
Directions: From either freeway, 10 or 101, take the Ray Road exit.
480-782-2842
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Chandler Recreational Senior Center
202 E. Boston Street , Chandler
Directions: Just South of Chandler Blvd, East of Arizona Avenue
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Chapparral Suites - Scottsdale
5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85250
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Days Inn - Scottsdale
4710 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85251
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El Parador Tropical Restaurant
2744 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson
Directions: for directions, go to: http://www.elparadortucson.com/contact/mapdirections.php
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Foothills Glendale Library
19055 N. 57th Avenue, Glendale 85308
Directions: Just north of Union Hills, on the east side of 57th Avenue. From the Loop 101, exit at 59th Avenue, go south to Union Hills, turn left, then left again on 57th Avenue. The library is about 1/3 mile down on the right.
928-342-1640
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Gaslight Inn
5747 W. Glendale Avenue , Glendale - AZ
Directions: across from Murphy Park, at 58th Avenue and Glendale Avenue, South side of the street.
Tel: 623-934-9119
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Great Wall Buffet
59th Avenue and Bell - Southwest corner, Glendale
Directions: Southwest corner, behind McDonald's
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Holiday Inn - Palo Verde
4550 S. Palo Verde Boulevard, Tucson 85715
Directions: Ph: (800) 465-4329 or (520) 746-1161 Fax: (520) 741-1170
Tell the hotel you are a participant with the Society of Southwestern Authors conference. Be sure to ask for conference prices, $72 plus tax/night.
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Lifelong Learning, Inc.
13815 W. Camino del Sol, Sun City West 85375
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Manuel's Restaurant
1123 W. Broadway, Tempe 85282
Directions: Manuels is east of Priest on the south side of Broadway
480-968-4437
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Mesa Senior Center
247 N Macdonald, Mesa 85201-6622
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Monte Vista Village Resort
8865 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 85208
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Multigenerational Center
7550 E. Adobe St, Mesa 85207
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Octagon Cafe - Fountain Hills
12645 N Saguaro Blvd , Fountain Hills - AZ
Directions: As you enter Fountain Hills: Turn LEFT/RIGHT on E Palisades Blvd And proceed to the end and Turn RIGHT on N Saguaro Blvd Arrive at 12645 N Saguaro Blvd , Octagon Cafe is on your left. The restaurant is well marked.
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Oro Valley Library
1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley 85737
Directions: From I-10, take Tangerine Exit #240 east. Turn left onto West Tangerine Road. Go one mile. Turn right onto N. La Canada Drive. Go one mile. Turn left onto West Naranja Drive.
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Scottsdale Arts School
3720 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale AZ
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Scottsdale Civic Center Library
3839 N Drinkwater Blvd , Scottsdale 85251
Directions: Southeast corner of Indian School and Drinkwater Blvd - Parking entrance on Drinkwater just south of the bridge. Two levels of parking available.
Tel: (480) 312-7323
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