Entrepreneur and author, Caren Cantrell will be the featured speaker at the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers meeting scheduled for 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

The Panera Bread at Gainey Village, Scottsdale, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 302, is the new in-person location, according to a press release. Attendees are advised to check-in to the restaurant between 5:15-5:30 p.m. to chat with members and guests, go through the buffet line and prepare for the meeting.

Cantrell, who has been a senior corporate executive, and small business owner, will share what she has learned about writing and marketing for children. She will discuss the multiple levels within children’s literature, word counts and emotions specific to each. Plus, she will offer some tips for marketing to this specialized group.

Since establishing 102nd Place, a publishing services company, Cantrell has shepherded over 70 books to publication, including novels, self-help, memoir, business, and children’s books, the release said of the author of various genres, who has published nine picture books, a middle-grade science-fantasy novel, and six non-fiction eBooks in the Planet Discovery Books for Kids series.

She won first place in the Arizona Authors Literary contest for Sea of Surprises, ninth place in the Writer’s Digest short story contest for Crow and Scarecrow, and third place in the Institute for Children’s Literature Mystery contest for Night Raiders. See: 102ndplace.com for more details on Cantrell. Call 480-902-9264 or email her at caren.cantrell@gmail.com.

Meanwhile, here are a few reminders for the upcoming meeting:

• The SSWW meeting starts promptly at 6 p.m. Arizona time.
• Payments for the evening are not accepted at the door and all attending must RSVP at least three days in advance of the meeting and prepay $20 per person via PayPal.
• Go to brooksgoldmannpublishing.com and confirm you will attend: text 480-250-5556 or email patricia@plbrooks.com; or go to paypal.com and use 480-250-5556 or info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com
• Payment is due by Sunday night on Feb 19

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers and authors in camaraderie and support, and an alliance with professionals relating to writing, publishing, and marketing.

Dues are $50 annually. Upon joining, you receive a copy of the directory, the monthly newsletter and member support and camaraderie at all SSWW events, plus a plethora of professional speakers. Contact: info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com or text 480-250-5556 for more information.