Media

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Media Coverage

A License to Be Creative as Journalists Turned Authors

Author and journalist Srianthi Perera talks with other journalists turned authors to discover how journalism helps them write books.

6 Proven Tips to Build an Author Brand Readers Love and Remember

Three Arizona authors share the strategies—intentional and accidental—that helped them build an author brand readers love and remember.

Empowering Indie Authors in 2026: Hurdles and Advice From Industry Experts

Strong narratives and belonging help indie authors succeed say industry experts of The Writer’s Scene at the Arizona Author Book Festival. Writer’s Digest article written by Tracy Skochil.

Writing on the Spectrum: The Importance of Stories by and About People With Autism

Award-winning novelist Jessica McCann shares how neurodiversity adds richness to literature and life in this WritersDigest.com article.

How Authors Benefit From Participating in Book Festivals

Author and “lifelong history geek” Katrina Shawver breaks down ways that authors benefit from participating in book fairs and book festivals in this WritersDigest.com article.

Authors from Fountain Hills, Rio Verde, take part in Arizona Author Book Festival

Fundraiser supports young adults with autism. Read about it in the Fountain Hills TIMES INDEPENDENT article by Cyrus Guccione.

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