Join us again this coming Thursday for another edition of the discussion everyone is talking about (heh, get that?).

As always, it's totally free, as good community discussion should be, and you get to interact with your guests, whom I must say are pretty special indeed...

Patti Hultstrand

Patti Hultstrand has been writing since the 7th grade when her English teacher took an active interest in her poetry and short story writing. She became hooked when one of her short stories was published in the local library sci-fi magazine. Her first love became science-fiction when she was introduced to the works of Ray Bradbury. Fandom bit her when she actually met the man behind the works in 1987, at a special engagement speech in Phoenix, Arizona. She had taken many of those writing tips and life examples to apply in her everyday life. "Never stop to edit, just keep writing until you're done, then go back and edit, and edit, and edit again until you're satisfied."

Patti has been applying her passion for writing in almost everything she has done from that time forward. Now writing as PJ Hultstrand, she has four published novels which are time-travel romances, and has written many articles for various mediums. With her long career of 21 years in graphic design and publishing, Patti has an accolade of four catalogs, nine program books, four magazine titles, 46 books, and she is now the Managing Editor of the long-standing, Arizona grown speculative fiction newspaper, ConNotations NewsZine.

http://www.casfs.org/ConNotations/index.php

http://www.azpublishingservices.com/BookStore.php

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kwodradio

http://www.timeconquersall.com/

http://www.pjhultstrand.com/

James Lewis

James Lewis is a professor at Arizona State University and is involved in the university's Academic Success Program. His ongoing interest in the process of learning has helped the program to become tremendously successful for the University in helping retain students that otherwise may leave the school. James will discuss learning pathways, and the importance of adaptation in the process of learning. For fun, he also teaches the History of Rock N' Roll. He also is the owner of James Lewis Photography.

http://www.jameslewisphoto.com/

About the presenters:

Anthology, Inc is a 501(c)(3) Literary Nonprofit dedicated to promoting performance poetry and associated literary arts in the greater Phoenix community by providing opportunities for artists to perform their work and by making spoken word arts accessible to a diverse audience. www.Anthology.org

Restless: An Arts Anthology is a quarterly publication showcasing the local arts community, including original artwork, fiction, experimental fiction, non-fiction, reviews, events, comics, well-written opinion, and other creative works. www.RestlessAnthology.com

Lo Fi Coffee opened up with a bang in late spring of 2011 and begin by offering great drinks and great atmosphere to the community. Our goal is to provide a great atmosphere for up and coming indy and singer/songwriter bands both national and local. We will work to encompass spoken word, poetry and even public speaking circuits! www.loficoffee.com

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