Do you have a Tucson chapter or meetings that I could attend? I am a SSA member and my focus is on children's books. Thank you for your time. Jennifer

Hey everyone! I hope to see and meet some, if not all, of you at the Tucson "Nuts and Bolts" workshop on May 15. Having just completed my first kids novel, "In The Thicket", this will be a great opportunity to make some contacts and get more info on the biz of childrens publishing. Oh, and if you wanna see a preview of my book, you can here: www.inthethicket.wordpress.com You can also hit me up on Facebook! Cheers everyone! And keep writing...

Dear Norma Alveraz: Watch the Events page on this Website for upcoming events in Tucson and around the state. Az events are also posted on Arizona Regional Page on the International SCBWI site at . Best, Michelle Parker-Rock Regional Advisor SCBWI AZ Author of Books for Young Readers Freelance Writing & Editorial Services

Dear Marita Casey-Russo: Welcome to Arizona. Nice to hear from you. Hope you enjoy your stay. Watch this Website for information about our events. Hope you find something to interest you while you're here. Give my best to to Nancy Castaldo, SCBWI Regional Advisor in Eastern New York, and be sure to say hi the next time you're in town. Best, Michelle Parker-Rock Regional Advisor SCBWI AZ Author of Books for Young Readers Freelance Writing & Editorial Services

Dear G.G. Hall: Mark your calendar for the 2010 SCBWI AZ Welcome House Conference and watch this Website for details coming in the late spring. Best, Michelle Parker-Rock Regional Advisor SCBWI AZ Author of Books for Young Readers Freelance Writing and Editorial Services