Meet Vijaya Schartz at these upcoming events - Recent appearances Whether it's a book signing, a talk, a workshop, a live chat, or a special blog day, you'll find it here

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 9 am to 4:30 pm - Glendale AZ
WRITERS  ROUND  UP  MINI  CONFERENCE
Glendale Gaslight Inn - 5747 W. Glendale Avenue - Glendale AZ Tel: 623-934-9119
across from Murphy Park


Vijaya Schartz will teach a writers' workshop on Dynamic Websites
In the Conference room
Other speakers include: Jeaneen O'Kerry, Cassie Ryan, & Jennifer Ashley
There will be a book signing sometime during the day
No registration fee - Coffee, tea, and water available at no cost
Reserve your seat with Josette Umbertino at sicilijo@cox.net
Pay for your own lunch and/or room if you plan to stay at the Inn.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 6:30 to 9 pm - Oro Valley (near Tucson) - AZ
Oro Valley Library - 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Tel: 520-229-5300
CLICK HERE FOR MAP
YOU  TOO  CAN  PROMOTE  YOUR  WRITING
by Vijaya Schartz
Promotion starts before you begin writing and never ends. The time when publishers felt responsible for promoting their authors is long gone. Whether a multi-published novelist, a self published non-fiction author, or a fledgling writer, promoting your work has become your responsibility. Your ability to self promote may even determine whether or not your next book will be published. Best selling authors feel the need to hire pricey publicists. But in this changing world of multimedia, there is much you can do on your own to promote your name and your work, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Come and learn how you, too, can efficiently promote yourself and launch or re-energize your writing career.

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July 30, 2008 to August 3, 2008 - San Francisco - CA
ROMANCE  WRITERS  OF  AMERICA  ANNUAL CONFERENCE
San Francisco Marriott - 55 4th Street - San Francisco
Vijaya will  meet with agents and editors
 and autograph her books for Literacy,
along with 450 romance authors
at the San Francisco Marriott,
on July 30, 2008 - 5:30 to 7:30 pm
More on this conference HERE

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 10 am to 11 am

Award-winning author Vijaya Schartz speaks about
WRITING  SCIENCE  FICTION
and signs her books at the
Mesa Senior Center - 247 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85206
Sponsored by The New Frontiers Group, of the Mesa Community College
To register, contact: Patricia De Blake, 480-897-6872

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Saturday, September 6, 2008
8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Northwest valley
Write Path Seminar - by Vijaya Schartz
TAMING THE BOOK PROMOTION MONSTER

Whether you are unpublished, self-published,
published with a small press, or with a large publisher,
most of the promotion work nowadays falls to the author
Mistakes in that field can be costly
Selecting the smartest ways to promote may seem like an overwhelming task,
but worry no more.  Come and find out how easy it can be.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

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Saturday, November 8, 2008 - Phoenix
ARIZONA  LITERARY  AWARDS  BANQUET
Organized by the Arizona Authors Association
Vijaya will autograph her books at this literary event
 

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Monday, November 10, 2008 - 7 pm to 9 pm
Monte Vista Village Resort - 8865 E. Baseline Road - Mesa, AZ 85208

PARANORMAL,  MORE  NORMAL  THAN  YOU  THINK!
Have you ever had a premonition?
Did you wonder if, somehow, you received a warning of things to come?
Have you found answers in dreams?
What if we were all psychic but just didn't know it?
Come listen to Vijaya Schartz and find out - for more info, call Pam at 800-435-7128
Vijaya will also sign her paranormal novels at this event

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - All Day
MESA  ARTS  FESTIVAL
Organized by Mesa Community College
Vijaya Schartz will speak and autograph her novels
Exact location TBA

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Recent Public Appearances by Vijaya Schartz

 

 

 

April 16 to April 20, 2008 - Pittsburgh, PA

Vijaya participated in the 25th Annual
Romantic Times Booklovers Convention, in Pittsburgh, PA,
A fun event for readers, writers, authors, publishers and agents.
She attended many related events, and signed her books at the
Book Fair on Saturday April 19, 2008

Vijaya was also one of the sponsoring authors of the Faery Ball (left group photo),
a fabulous and much anticipated night feature of this annual Convention
Watch the video of the banquet  HERE  and of the costume contest HERE

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April 4-5-6, 2008, Chandler, AZ
DESERT  DREAMS  CONFERENCE
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
One San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225
Chandler Blvd & Arizona Avenue
 

Vijaya gave a workshop "BOOK TO FILM - How to write the books Hollywood will love"
at this prestigious bi-annual conference for fiction writers and authors of all genres

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Book signing Saturday April 5, 2008 - 5:30 to 7 pm
Crowne Plaza San Marcos golf Resort
One San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225 - Chandler Blvd & Arizona Avenue
 Open to the public
Vijaya autographed her latest titles

 

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Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 9 am to 12 noon
Sun Cities Lifelong Learning Center
Lifelong Learning, Inc., 13815 W. Camino del Sol, Sun City West.
Next door to Arizona Office of Tourism Visitor Center. Lifelong Learning is on Camino del Sol between Meeker and Spanish Garden or accessible further east R.H.Johnson. Click for DIRECTIONS - MAP
Vijaya teaches a workshop for writers:
YOU  TOO  CAN  PROMOTE  YOUR  WRITING
Promotion starts before you begin writing and never ends. The time when publishers felt responsible for promoting their authors is long gone. Whether a multi-published novelist, a self published non-fiction author, or a fledgling writer, promoting your work has become your responsibility. Your ability to self promote may determine whether or not your next book will be published. Even best selling authors still hire publicists. But in this changing world of multimedia, there is much you can do on your own to promote your name and your work, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Come and learn how you, too, can efficiently promote yourself and launch or re-energize your writing career.

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Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
In Northwest Phoenix
WRITE PATH SEMINAR for writers
by award-winning author Vijaya Schartz

WHAT'S YOUR BRAND?
If you don't know, you should.
How you define yourself to the world can make or break your writing career.

Learn effective author branding techniques and get personal help from experts.  By the end of the day, take home your brand new image, one that will leave a lasting favorable impression on readers, agents, publishers, editors and booksellers.

More information HERE

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Friday February 1, Saturday, February 2, 2008
Noon to 10pm Friday - 10 am to 10 pm Saturday

The Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Romance authors book signing
in front of the Civic Center plaza
on the North East corner of 58th Avenue & Glenn Drive
kitty corner to Murphy park in the Historical District

Vijaya signed her books each day in the afternoon and evening.
She also taught a workshop on Friday at 3 pm on
"Best Heroes and Greatest Villains."

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Friday, January 18, 2007 - 4 pm to 7 pm - Scottsdale
Vijaya autographed her books with other local authors at

Bookmaster - 2929 N. Scottsdale Road - (480) 423-0501 - Just North of Thomas Road
East side of the road - Look for the signing tables under the awning
Listen for advertising of the event all week long on KOOL radio
Read about it in the press - and come share the fun

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Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9 am to 11 am
CHRISTMAS  DIVERSITY  FESTIVAL (free admission)
Red Mountain multigenerational Center
7550 E. Adobe Street - Mesa, AZ - 480-218-2221

Vijaya Schartz spoke about Christmas traditions in France and India
and signed her books

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Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 10 am to 2 pm - Phoenix
Vijaya autographed her books with other local authors for the inaugural
Book signing at the launch of a new BOOKMASTER Bookstore

Bookmaster - 3405 W. Thunderbird in the Fry's shopping center
Part of an all week event on KOOL FM radio

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Friday, November 30, Saturday December 1, Sunday December 2, 2007
Tempe Festival of the Arts - 10 am to 4 pm each day

Vijaya will autograph her books at Borders in Tempe
699 S. Mill Avenue (Mill Avenue and 7th street)
outside Borders under the black umbrellas with other local fiction authors.

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Saturday, November 24, 2007 - 1:30 pm to 4 pm - Chandler, AZ
East West Exchange - Books, Gifts & Practices

2051 W. Warner Road, Suite 19 - Chandler AZ 85224
Vijaya spoke about reincarnation and her travels in India
and autographed her award-winning novel
ASHES FOR THE ELEPHANT GOD
A reincarnation love story set in India,
based on her personal experiences when she lived in India.

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Saturday, November 17, 2007 - 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Second Annual Fall Writers Workshops
at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library - 3839 Drinkwater Blvd.

Free conference
Vijaya will gave a workshop in the morning in the Gold Room downstairs from 10 am to 11:20 am on WRITERS BLOCK
 and participate in a panel in the auditorium in the afternoon

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Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 1 pm to 4 pm - Gilbert, AZ
Vijaya participated in a panel of authors and autographed her books
Gilbert Southeast Regional Library - Assembly Room
 
775 N Greenfield Rd (and Guadalupe) - Gilbert, AZ 85234
Celebrate romance writing with authors from the Phoenix Desert Rose chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Join nine authors as they participate in a panel discussion and Q&A session. Meet & greet with the authors, have your book(s) signed, and enjoy appetizers & refreshments, graciously provided by the Friends of the Southeast Regional Library. Books available for purchase.

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Friday, November 2, 2007 - 6 pm - Phoenix - Sheraton Crescent
Arizona Literary Awards Banquet

Vijaya (in the turquoise gown) presided and autographed her books at this annual and elegant event of the Arizona Authors Association, celebrating the winners of the
2007  Arizona Literary Contest and Awards,
at the Sheraton Crescent, (NE of I-17 & Dunlap) 2620 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ
in the gorgeous Crestview ballroom

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Monday October 1, 2007 - until Sunday November 4, 2007

Vijaya was the main feature for the Author Spotlight this month at Nights and Weekends a website about books and e-books with an interview of Vijaya about her sci-fi romance novel:  The Garrison LOCKDOWN
 

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Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 5:30 pm - Mesa

Author Vijaya Schartz speaks about
UFOs, Aliens, Demons, Angels, Myth or Reality?
and signs her books at the
Mesa Senior Center - 247 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85206
For information and reservation, contact Ann McGee - 480-962-5612

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 5:30 pm - Mesa

Author Vijaya Schartz spoke about
"Paranormal, More Normal Than You Think"
and signed her books at the
Mesa Senior Center - 247 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85206
For information and reservation, contact Ann McGee - 480-962-5612

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Saturday, October 6, 2007 - 5 pm

ABPA's Book Awards 2006
 (previously named Glyph Awards)
Vijaya (here with Toby Heathcotte) attended this prestigious event organized by the Arizona book Publishers Association (ABPA) - at the Country Club in Phoenix (7th Street and Thomas) - 2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona - Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction then Award dinner in the Phoenix room, overlooking the green golf course, the very location where the Phoenix Open was held for many years.

Black Tie Optional

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Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 9:45 am to 4 pm - free writers workshops
Glendale Library, 5959 W. Brown Street, in the auditorium

The Nuts & Bolts of Getting Published
Vijaya participated in a panel of authors with Toby Heathcotte,
 discussing relations with editors and publishers
titled: "Tales from the Front" - 3 pm to 4 pm
The series of workshops also included Promotion, Marketing, Blogs, Submission,
Copyrights, Bookkeeping, etc. for authors ready to contact publishers.
Free admission - more information at: www.glendaleaz.com/library/NutsBolt_Publishing.cfm
Registration is not required. For more information, e-mail aowens@glendaleaz.com or phone 623-930-3573

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 6:30 pm

Vijaya, who received last year the
Desert Rose Award 2006
bestowed the Desert Rose Award 2007
 upon this year's recipient
Cathy McDavid
at a special banquet at the
Crowne Plaza San Marcos golf Resort
One San Marcos Place, Chandler, AZ 85225
at Chandler Blvd & Arizona Avenue

Entertainment by Tom Tuerff, a popular entertainer throughout the Valley - This local musician/comedian had songs featured in the top 5 on Dr. Demento's national radio show.

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Friday, September 7, 2007 - 10:30 AM

HAVE YOU LIVED BEFORE?  REINCARNATION UNVEILED
Vijaya spoke about reincarnation, the inspiration for
her novel Ashes for the Elephant God
and signed her books at the
Mesa Senior Center - 247 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85206
For information contact Ann McGee - 480-962-5612

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Saturday, August 4, 2007 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
In Northwest Phoenix
WRITE PATH SEMINAR for writers
Banish writers' block - Master your plot
by award-winning author Vijaya Schartz
and College Writing Instructor Jeanette Chaplin
Come with a rough idea of story and characters
go home with a fully developed plot
and believable characters that will write the novel for you
More information and registration forms HERE

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Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 5:30 to 8:30 pm - Glendale, AZ
THE  PROS  AND  CONS  OF  E-BOOK  PUBLISHERS
Vijaya Schartz participated in a panel of authors with Q&A at the
Valley of the Sun Chapter Romance Writers meeting
Great Wall Buffet (59th Ave. & Bell Rd on the southwest corner, behind McDonalds)
Non-members welcome - meeting free - only pay for your dinner. (banquet room in the back)
Book signing in the back of the room

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Monday, May 14, 2007 - 11:15 am to 12:45 pm
Read Across America Day - Authors Day
Coronado High School, 2502 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Vijaya is the main featured author invited to speak
and dialog with classes in the school library
and autograph her books between workshops

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April 25-29, 2007
Vijaya Schartz was one of the star authors from Triskelion Publishing at the
Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention
including the Romantic times Awards Luncheon, a very formal affair at the Hyatt Regency,
1200 Louisiana St - Houston Texas

Vijaya also autographed her latest sci-fi romantic suspense novels at the book fair during this event on Saturday
Right: Vijaya in her Genie costume at the Fairy ball
 

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 19-20-21-22, 2007 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Vijaya presented two writers workshops for adults,
and spoke to high school students about Science Fiction
She also participated in Q&A panels on writing fiction at the
Las Vegas Writers Conference
at Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall - Las Vegas - Nevada
She will also participate in various mixers and events
and autograph her books

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Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 10 am to 5 pm
ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL
at the Carnegie Center Downtown Phoenix
1101 W. Washington Street
Vijaya autographed her books in the booth of the
Arizona Authors Association

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Friday, March 30, Saturday March 31, Sunday, April 1, 2007
12 to 5 pm each day

 
Vijaya autographed her books at Borders in Tempe
699 S. Mill Avenue (Mill Avenue and 7th street) during the Tempe Arts Festival
outside Borders under the black umbrellas with other local fiction authors.

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Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 10 am to 6 pm
GLOBE CENTENNIAL BOOK FAIR

Vijaya Schartz signed her novels at the fair
along with other local authors
Historical building - 579 S. Broad Street - Globe, AZ

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From February 19 to March 18, 2007
You could watch Vijaya's interview on ARIZONA WEB TV
Click HERE then click on "authors" on the left to see who is interviewed this week.
Vijaya Schartz spoke about Anaz-voohri,
her new paperback release now in bookstores

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Saturday, February 24, 2007 - 1 pm to 5 pm - Gilbert
Book Signing at Barnes&Noble Booksellers - Crossroads Towne Center
3807 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert Arizona - Tel: 480-917-0301
SE corner Gilbert & the 202 (south segment)
Vijaya Schartz signed her new paperback release ANAZ-VOOHRI
As well as LOCKDOWN and RELICS
 

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Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
WRITE PATH SEMINAR - FROM REJECTION TO "SOLD!"
the secrets of the successful submission
A full day of writers' workshops in the Northwest Valley
by Vijaya Schartz and Jeanette F. Chaplin
Open to all writers - Information and registration HERE

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday
February 2, 3, 4, 2007

The Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Romance authors signing in front of the
New Civic Center plaza
on the North East corner of 58th Avenue & Glenn Drive
kitty corner to Murphy park in the Historical District
 

Vijaya Schartz joined best-selling Romance Authors
for a book signing and taught a free writing workshop on WRITING  UNFORGETTABLE   DIALOGUE
She was interviewed by KKAT-TV and The Glendale Daily Planet (photo) about her books RELICS and LOCKDOWN

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Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 10 am to 2 pm - TUCSON, AZ
El Parador Tropical Restaurant ~ 2744 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson
Vijaya Schartz will speak and sign her books at
the Tucson Saguaro Romance Writers - Chapter #58
Morning workshop: Creating Great Villains
(Villains you hate to love or love to hate)
Afternoon workshop: From Book to Film
(Writing the books Hollywood will love)
Find directions HERE

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 1-2-3, 2007 - 10 am to 5 pm
Vijaya autographed her books at Borders in Tempe
699 S. Mill Avenue (Mill Avenue and 7th street) during the Tempe Arts Festival
outside Borders under the umbrellas with other local fiction authors.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Vijaya spoke at a dinner meeting of the
National Association of Women Writers - Scottsdale Chapter
At Café Carumba, 7303 E. Indian School, Scottsdale
Workshop: A lucrative career as an e-book author - Is it for you?
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Saturday November 4, 2006 - 10 am to 3:30 pm
SCOTTSDALE  FALL  WRITERS  CONFERENCE
A Full day of free workshops for writers at the
Scottsdale Civic Center Library, with Keynote speaker Diana Gabaldon
Vijaya presented a morning workshop:
WRITING TO ENTHRALL
What makes a novel unforgettable? What keeps the reader turning the pages?
Learn the secrets to create intriguing stories and generate conflict and
tension.  Punch up your dialogue, devise brilliant plot twists, improve
style and pace, all in your own voice.  It's a technique you, too, can
learn, and it will leave your readers breathless.
Vijaya also participated in a
panel of authors in the afternoon

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Friday November 3, 2006 - 6:30 to 10:30 pm
ARIZONA  LITERARY  AWARDS  BANQUET
In the prestigious Park Plaza North Phoenix,
2641 West Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Vijaya autographed her books and attended the festivities

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Vijaya received the
Desert Rose Award 2006
at a special banquet at the Hilton East in Mesa
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Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 10 am to 4 pm
PRESCOTT  BOOK  FESTIVAL
Vijaya signed her books at the
Sharlot Hall Museum in the Gazebo area booths 21 and 22
with other Arizona Authors
415 West Gurley Street - Prescott, Arizona 86301

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Saturday, September 9, 2006 - 8:30 am to 4 pm
Write Path Seminar
by Vijaya Schartz and Jeanette Chaplin
All day event for writers of all levels
Located in the Northwest valley
BOOK  PROMOTION  MADE  EASY

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Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 1 pm to 5 pm - West Phoenix
Book signing at the BENT COVER BOOKSTORE in West Phoenix
Vijaya will speak about reincarnation and mixing Science-Fiction and Romance
She will also answer questions, read her works, and share with her readers.
There will be plenty of coffee in this lovely and newly refurbished
BENT COVER BOOKSTORE, 12428 N. 28th Drive in Phoenix.
From the I-17, take the Cactus exit, go west to 28th Drive, go north about 2 blocks
the bookstore is on the west side, in a small strip mall. There is a sign on the street
If you get lost, the bookstore phone number is 602-942-5932.

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Monday, July 31, 2006 - All day event
Vijaya online, chatting on the Yahoo Loop of
Love Romances Cafe
fun and games, prizes, sneak previews, ask questions
read excerpts, blurbs, get inside information on upcoming releases.
Join the loop in advance at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveRomancesCafe/

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Saturday, July 16, 2006 - 2 pm to 5 pm - Book Signing
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC - Arrowhead
north side of Bell Road, at 73rd Avenue
Vijaya Schartz will sign RELICS & LOCKDOWN,
her latest futuristic romantic suspense novels
 

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Sunday, July 15, 2006 - 2 pm to 5 pm - Book Signing
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC - Arrowhead
North side of Bell Road, at 73rd Avenue
Vijaya Schartz will sign RELICS & LOCKDOWN,
her latest futuristic romantic suspense novels
 

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Friday, July 14, 2006 - 7 pm to 9 pm - Book Signing
BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC - Superstition Mall
 At Power Road and US 60, in Mesa, Arizona
Vijaya Schartz will sign RELICS & LOCKDOWN,
her latest futuristic romantic suspense novels

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Saturday, May 13, 2006
WRITE PATH SEMINAR
by Vijaya Schartz and Jeanette F. Chaplin
A full day of workshops for writers
PLOTTING  YOUR  STORY
Come with an idea and roughly defined characters
Leave with a whole plot and an outline
 

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 5 pm
Vijaya Schartz conducted a table topic on
E-book career - is it for you?

at Manuel's Restaurant, 1123 W. Broadway, Tempe, AZ - 480-968-4437
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Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 5 to 7 pm - Book Signing

At the Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road
In the Conference hall, East end of the hotel complex - Open to the public.  Surrounded by the most prestigious best-selling romance authors of our times, Vijaya Schartz autographed her latest novels under the umbrella of the 2006
Desert Dreams Writers Conference, organized by
the Desert Rose Chapter of Romance Writers of America

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Saturday, April 1, 2006 - 10 AM TO 5 PM
ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL
on the grounds of the Carnegie center, 
11th Avenue & Washington in Phoenix.  Free admission
Vijaya signed her books at the Arizona Authors Association booth
 

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Friday March 31, 2006  and April 2, 2006 - 11 am to 4 pm
Vijaya autographed her books at the
Tempe Festival of the Arts
Borders Books & Music
at Mill & 7th street, downtown Tempe
 

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March 17-18-19, 2006
Ice Escape Authors and Publishers Convention - Phoenix, Arizona
As a speaker at this prestigious conference, set in the beautiful Hilton hotel in Mesa
Vijaya Schartz taught four extremely well attended workshop,
on Writing Compelling Fiction and on the new wave of
e-book publishers offering opportunities to new authors.

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Tuesday, March 2, 2006 - 8:15 am to 12:45 pm
Read Across America Day
Coronado High School, 2502 N. 74th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Vijaya is one of the authors invited to speak and dialog with classes
throughout the day.  She will conduct a workshop between 8:15 and 9:05 am
then will autograph her books in the library

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Tuesday, February28, 2006 - 5 pm to 8:30 pm
Vijaya Schartz autographing her books at a meeting of

at Manuel's Restaurant, 1123 W. Broadway, Tempe, AZ - 480-968-4437
east of Priest on the south side of Broadway.
Although this is part of a Desert Rose RWA meeting
guests are welcome to attend at no charge.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Great Wall Buffet (59th Ave. & Bell Rd) in the banquet room in the back
Free - Visitors welcome. Come early and have dinner together (less than $10)
How to make the most of your media opportunities
A writers workshop by Vijaya Schartz
Learn the tips to make your interview count
and your appearance in the media remembered
so you get invited again and again.
 

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Sunday February 5, 2006
12 to 5 pm
at the Glendale Chocolate Affaire Murphy Park at Glendale Avenue and 57th Avenue

Vijaya signed her books in the Romance Writers booth.Vijaya also gave a free workshop: "Writing to Enthrall, the art of writing the action scene"

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Several Interviews of Vijaya in the Arizona Republic
and other NorthWest Valley newspapers, about the
Chocolate Affaire and Vijaya's book signing,
as well as her workshop on how to write the action scene
appeared during the first week of February

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11am to 12 pm

Vijaya on Good Morning Arizona on 3TV
An interview with Tara Hitchcock about her book signing
and upcoming workshop at the Chocolate Affaire that weekend

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Friday Saturday, January 27-28, 2006
WRANGLING WITH WRITING CONFERENCE
Holiday Inn - Palo Verde - 4550 S. Palo Verde Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85715
Vijaya Schartz autographed her books
in the foyer of the hotel, alongside NYT best selling authors

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Saturday, December 3, 2005
Tempe Festival of the Arts
Book signing at Borders Books & Music
at Mill & 7th street, downtown Tempe

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- Friday, November 4, 2005 - 6 pm to 10 pm  -  Arizona Literary and Book Awards Banquet  & book signing - Four Points Sheraton Hotel at Metrocenter in Phoenix.

As the President of the Arizona Authors Association, Vijaya hosted the awards in front of the press.  She also received an unexpected award for outstanding service for her seven years as President of the Arizona Authors Association and she participated in the book signing

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Saturday, October 22, 2005 - 10 a.m.

Barnes & Noble - 3807 S. Gilbert in Gilbert - For Education Week, Vijaya Schartz spoke about sparking interest in writing in children and the educators who inspired her to become a writer.  A book signing followed.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2005 - 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Great Wall Buffet S.W. corner of 59th Avenue and Bell Road.   Vijaya Schartz autographed her latest releases, including her new novel, LOCKDOWN, preceding and during a meeting of the Valley of the Sun Romance Writers, in the banquet room of the Great Wall restaurant.  Non-members welcome to visit, or attend, or have dinner with the writers (Chinese Buffet).

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Saturday October 1, 2005 - 1 pm to 3 pm

Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Scottsdale, SE corner of Shea Blvd and the 101 loop, Come and chat with Vijaya Schartz, and go home with one of her latest novels personally autographed, for yourself or as a special holiday present.

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Saturday September 24, 2005 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
THE WRITE PATH TO SUCCESS
Happily Published in the Digital Age
A full day of workshops for writers
by Vijaya Schartz and Jeanette F. Chaplin
In the Northwest Valley,  Information and registration HERE

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Tuesday May 10 - 5:30 pm - at The Great Wall, 5905 W. Bell Road (SW corner of 59th Ave. & Bell) Vijaya signed her novels (print and e-books) at a meeting of the Valley of the Sun Romance Writers

 

Saturday April 9, 2005 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
THE WRITE PATH TO SUCCESS - Stepping Stones to Getting Published
A full day of workshops for writers
by Vijaya Schartz and Jeanette F. Chaplin
In the Northwest Valley, sponsored by the Arizona Authors Association

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Saturday, April 2, 2005 - 10 am to 5 pm
ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL
on the grounds of the Carnegie center, 
11th Avenue & Washington in Phoenix.  Free admission
Vijaya speaks on stage  in a panel of authors
from 1:30 to 2:45 pm
and  autographs her books all day,
in the morning from 10 am to 1 pm at the Arizona Authors Association Booth,  and in the afternoon from 3 to 5 pm at the Romance Writers of America  booth
 

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March 18-19-20, 2005
 
ICE ESCAPE 2005  WRITERS CONVENTION
Downtown Phoenix wyndham  Hotel
50 E. Adam's St - PHOENIX, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-333-0000
Vijaya gave a workshop
The Secrets of a Successful Radio/TV Interview
and autographed her books and answered questions
at the Arizona Authors Association booth during the three days

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Saturday Febrary 5, 2005 - 3 pm to 9 pm
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Vijaya taught a writing workshop at 3 pm:
"Memorable heroes and Compelling Villains"
She also autographed her books in the Waldenbooks booth
More info at the Chocolate Affaire's website HERE

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February 1, 2005 - 10pm Eastern (8pm Arizona, 7pm West Coast)
RADIO INTERVIEW ON THE INTERNET
Vijaya was interviewed live
On ARTISTFIRST WORLD RADIO on the internet

Vijaya shared her psychic experiences with Host Toby Heathcotte in
OUT OF THE PSYCHIC CLOSET
To listen live, to go www.artistfirst.com  at the time of the show
and click to listen next to OUT OF THE PSYCHIC CLOSET.

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In November 2004
Vijaya was interviewed on
THE DRAGON PAGE
a syndicated radio show for Science Fiction & Fantasy lovers
She spoke about RELICS and White Tiger
Go to the "tune in" page to find out where to catch the program
to check local listings or listen on the internet

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Tuesday, November 30, 2005
VILLAINS YOU LOVE TO HATE, VILLAINS YOU HATE TO LOVE
A mini program on villains characterization by Vijaya Schartz
at the monthly meeting of the Desert Rose Romance Writers of America

Manuel's Restaurant, 1123 W. Broadway road, Tempe 85282
Tel: 480-968-4437.  Non-members welcome
Vijaya will also autograph her novels

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Monday, November 8, 2004 - all day
MONDAY MANIA AT FALLEN ANGEL REVIEWS

Vijaya Schartz will host Monday Mania on the loop all day
just go to www.fallenangelreviews.com and join the FARchatters loop
Vijaya will introduce her November title from Triskelion Publishing
WHITE TIGER
and hold a contest with many prizes
More on White Tiger here

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Sunday November 7, 8pm EST, 6pm Arizona 5pm Pacific
Come chat with me and meed other Triskelion Authors at 
ROMANCE JUNKIES
Prizes to win - Learn more about White Tiger

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Friday, November 5, 2004 - 6 pm to 11 pm
ARIZONA LITERARY AWARDS BANQUET

Prime Hotel (Formerly Wyndham Gardens) 
S.W. corner of Union Hills & I-17
Vijaya presided at the awards ceremony, an event that gathers the media and personalities of the Arizona writing community
Vijaya will also autographed her books

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Tuesday, September 28, 2004, 6:30 pm
Desert Rose Writers Service Awards
Heritage Hall
THE LANDMARK RESTAURANT
809 W. Maint St. Mesa AZ - 480-962-4652 
Vijaya received recognition for services rendered

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September 22 to September 28, 2004
L.A. Film Actors & Writers Conference
MARINA INT'L HOTEL - Marina Del Rey, CA
L.A. FILM ACTORS/WRITERS CONFERENCE
Vijaya Schartz presented her workshop 
"From Book to Film"
and autographed her books

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Saturday September 4, 2004, from 10 am to 6 pm
Vijaya  autographed her latest electronic book release, RELICS
as well as her other titles in print, at the New Age Psychic Fair,
at Two Hawks Herbal Emporium
8273 W. Washington Street (SW corner 83rd Ave. and Grand)
Peoria, AZ 85345   -   (623) 979-8279

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Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 6 pm
Vijaya Schartz  gave a workshop in Prescott, Arizona
to the Professional Writers of Prescott (PWP)
"12 Secrets for Writing Compelling Fiction"
and autographed her books

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Monday August 9, 2004
MONDAY MANIA AT FALLEN ANGEL REVIEWS
Vijaya Schartz hosted Monday Mania
just go to www.fallenangelreviews.com
Vijaya will introduce her new title from Triskelion Publishing
RELICS, book II of Operation Pleiades
Come chat, have fun and win prizes.
more on RELICS here
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Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 6:30 PM
FIVE KEYS TO UNFORGETTABLE DIALOGUE
Vijaya Schartz teaches this writer's workshop at the
Desert Rose Romance Writers Meeting
at Manuel's Restaurant, 1123 W. Broadway, Tempe, AZ
Just east of Priest on the south side of Broadway
Dinner starts at 5 pm - Non members welcome
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Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Vijaya Schartz autographed her books
Chaparral Suites Resort - Poolside Lobby
5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
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Saturday April 3, 2004 - 10 am to 5 pm
Vijaya Schartz autographed her books at the
ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL
on the grounds of Carnegie Library
11th Avenue & Washington street in Phoenix
in the Arizona Authors Association booth 
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Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 12pm to 3pm
A STEP IN TIME Books & Gifts
545 S. Main Street - Camp Verde, Arizona
Tel: 928-567-4377
Grand opening & book signing
Vijaya Schartz will sign Ashes for the Elephant God,
Archangel Crusader & Archangel Checkmate
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Thursday, February 12, 2004 

10500 North 90th Street, Scottsdale AZ 
(Pima Road and Shea at the Loop 101)
Valentine's day Book Signing of Romance
Vijaya Schartz will autograph 
Ashes for the Elephant God
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Sunday, February 8, 2004 - 10 am to 11 am
Vijaya Schartz gave a writer's workshop:
FROM BOOK TO FILM
Writing the books Hollywood will love
in the Velma Teague Library
Glendale, AZ Murphy Park at 59th Avenue & Glendale
followed by a book signing
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February 6, 7, 8, 2004
Vijaya Schartz autographed her books
in the WALDENBOOKS tent at the
GLENDALE  CHOCOLATE  AFFAIRE
Glendale, AZ Murphy Park at 59th Avenue & Glendale
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Thursday, January 06, 2004 - 7pm to 9 pm

10500 North 90th Street, Scottsdale AZ 
(Pima Road and Shea at the Loop 101)
BOOK SIGNING - NEW AGE VISIONARIES
Vijaya Schartz will autograph her books
Ashes for the Elephant God,
Archangel Crusader and Archangel Checkmate
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December 28, 2003 - 11 am
Vijaya Schartz was interviewed live on 
SHEBUZZ, Phoenix am radio 1310 KXAM
Vijaya talks about the new lines of books for women
and her new novels coming out in 2004.
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Wednesday December 3, 2004
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
Vijaya Schartz spoke during a panel of authors
at Arizona State University
In the class of Renea Nichols about
Sex, love and romance in the mass media and the
strategies writers use to get the reader hooked on love stories
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Friday, November 7, 2003 - 6:30 PM to 10PM 
ARIZONA LITERARY AWARDS BANQUET
RAMADA INN, in Phoenix at  I-17 and Cactus
Awards presented by Vijaya Schartz
Book Signing during the event

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Saturday November 8, 2003 - 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
All day writers workshops
Vijaya Schartz presents 
"12 Secrets for Writing Compelling Fiction"
&  "From Book to Film"
Book Signing during the event

SOCIETY OF SOUTHWESTERN AUTHORS
Unitarian-Universalist Church, on 22nd in TUCSON, Arizona
nonmembers welcome. Small cover charge $5.00 or $10.00 
Fax: 520-296-0409 or email: wporter202@aol.com
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Saturday September 27, 2003 - 12 noon to 2 pm
MEN WRITING FOR MEN IN ARIZONA

10500 North 90th Street, Scottsdale AZ
(Pima Road and Shea at the Loop 101)
Vijaya Schartz, will moderate the panel of authors
and participate in the ensuing book signing
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Vijaya Schartz speaks in a forum on 
How to Be an Author Success Story
Meet a few authors who have succeeded in the non-traditional publishing forum  including small presses and print-on-demand.
Vijaya shared her success story and autograph her books.
A professional selection  librarian will give the insiders scoop on how to get books reviewed
and included in libraries. 

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Saturday, May 31, 2003 - LOS ANGELES
BOOK EXPO AMERICA
in the Los Angeles Convention Center
During this momentous event of the Book Industry
Vijaya Schartz will be promoting her books and
interviewing best-selling authors, editors and agents
for her radio show
Authors' Secrets Radio

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Wednesday, April 30, 2003  -  9:30 am
Sun City Library & Cultural Center - Hoover Meeting Room
16828 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351
1ST ANNUAL AUTHORS' ROUNDTABLE BREAKFAST
Guest of Honor Vijaya Schartz 
speaks about writing and leads a roundtable of professional authors, 
writers, teachers and publishers who will answer questions
and talk with attendees on a one-to-one basis
a book signing will follow
Reservation required.  Sitting limited.  Call Linda Yellowhorse (623) 974-2560
Tickets $20.00 per person include breakfast

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Saturday, April 5, 2003 - 10 am to 5 pm
Arizona Book Festival
1101 W. Washington Street

Vijaya Schartz (center) autographed her books with
 Arizona Authors Association
Romance Writers of America
 Book Crazy Radio Network

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Saturday March 29, 2003 - 2 pm to 4 pm

Pima Road and Shea - Scottsdale, Arizona
10500 North 90th Street - Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Vijaya Scharts will conduct a panel of authors on writing,
and autograph her novels, 
Ashes for the Elephant God,
Archangel Crusader, and Archangel Checkmate
for more details, click HERE

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Wednesday March 19, 2003 - 7 pm

Desert Ridge Market Place
21001 North Tatum Blvd #42 - Phoenix, AZ  85050
Vijaya Schartz autographed her novels
Ashes for the Elephant God, 
Archangel Crusader and Archangel Checkmate 
and gave a talk on 
HOW TO WRITE THE PAGE TURNER

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Saturday March 8, 2003 - 9:30 am to 3 pm
Orange County Romance Writers Conference
Brea Community Center - 695 E. Madison Way
Brea, California 92821 (near Los Angeles)
Vijaya Schartz 
gave two workshops morning and afternoon
"12 Secrets for Writing Compelling Fiction" &
"FROM BOOK TO FILM - Writing the Books Hollywood Will Love"
and interviewed various authors and personalities
of the writing world for her show: Authors Secrets Radio.
 

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Wednesday, February 19, 2003 - 7 pm
Vijaya Schartz conducted a workshop titled:
"12 Secrets for writing compelling fiction"
at the regular meeting of the
Tombstone Chapter of Sisters in Crime
At the Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona
at the South West corner of Indian School and Goldwater
followed by a book signing

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February 7 - 8 - 9, 2003
Murphy Park, Glendale, Arizona
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Murphy Park - Velma Teague Library
Vijaya conducted a writing workshop and
autographed her books in the Barnes&Noble Booth
 
 

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Friday November 8, 2002 - 6 to 9 pm
Vijaya Schartz presented the
 ARIZONA LITERARY &  BOOK  AWARDS BANQUET

At the Sheraton Crescent Hotel
Northeast corner of I-17 and Dunlap in Phoenix
Vijaya Schartz hosted this prestigious book event.

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Saturday, November 9, 2002 - 1 pm to 3 pm
FALL  FANTASIES  BOOK  SIGNING

7685 West Bell Road in Peoria, 
Arizona   85382
Vijaya autographed her books
 

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Tuesday October 22, 2002 - 7 to 9 pm
Foothills Glendale Library - 19055 North 57th Avenue, Glendale AZ
At 57th Avenue and Utopia - just north of Union Hills
Vijaya Schartz participated in a panel of authors
and following book signing
on the topic of getting published - There she autographed
Archangel Crusader, Archangel Checkmate, 
and Ashes for the Elephant God

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Saturday October  5 & Sunday October 6, 2002

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