Paradise Valley October 2016

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RECONNECTING WITH THE EARTH FALL FOOTBALL AND BREWS A WHIMSICAL ARIZONA WINERY

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Celebrate Fine Wine and Bountiful Beer I

’ve personally been lucky enough to experience the winemaking process first-hand while in Italy, and the experience was one that I will not soon forget. It was a crisp, chilly mid-September morning; the sun was just peeking out over the hills, casting a golden glow over the whole city. I sat in the back of the van, wrapped up in my sweatshirt, sipping the frothy cappuccino that was warming my hands. I looked out the window to see fields of bright sunflowers, farms with grazing cattle and old brick houses with ashy smoke rising out from the chimneys as we made our way from the city center onto a quiet dirt road in the countryside.

With the sun now fully risen in the sky, I beheld a wondrous sight before me as we stopped: row upon row of lush green vines dotted with plump purple grapes as far as the eye could see. Once on the vineyard, we were greeted by a husband, wife and their three children, who soon informed us that we would be spending our day picking grapes for the harvest. I was handed an old, dirt-laden bucket and directed to the part of the vineyard where I would be working.

Four hours later, my jeans were soaked knee deep with thick mud, my shirt had splotches of purple all over and my hands had turned a greenish-brown color—I had never felt so exhausted yet so accomplished. Luckily, upon our return to the house, a brick pizza oven radiating warmth was firing up handmade pies and a full picnic table laden with every Italian specialty in the book greeted us. After devouring the sizeable meal, we helped clean before relaxing under the shade of the trees while the kids taught the boys from our group how to really play soccer. As the sun began to set and we prepared to leave, I looked at my hands: they were calloused and a little scarred, and there was still dirt under my fingernails, but I had spent the day reconnecting with the land and had gained a true appreciation for it.

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That’s what the October issue is all about, celebrating Arizona’s local wines and beers, along with the winemakers, sommeliers and brewmasters dedicated to their craft. Featured are the wonderful wines from Lawrence Dunham Vineyard, a whimsical winery in Florence, Arizona and the best brews for football tailgating with friends and family.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Road Trip

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Food & Wine

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Page Turners

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Sold Properties

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Local’s Choice

14 Scenic Sips

Windmill Winery brings old country charm to Arizona.Â

18 Nature's Harvest

A winemaker's passion for cultivating the purest vines.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

ODYSEA AQUARIUM GRAND OPENING One of Arizona’s premier attractions, the OdySea Aquarium is now open in Scottsdale. Located at the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, it is the largest aquarium in the Southwest, spanning 200,000 square feet. The OdySea Aquarium offers an educational, interactive and

23 acres in Paradise Valley, less than two miles north of Old Town

entertaining experience for guests of all ages by combining theme-park-

Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square and renowned Scottsdale din-

style amusement with highly engaging presentations of aquatic life like

ing and entertainment, the resort will feature a unique combination of

no other in the industry. Throughout the OdySea Aquarium experience,

majestic 50- foot pine trees with giant saguaros and desert wildflow-

interactive activities are plentiful, from the walk-about animals referred

ers in a true “oasis” setting. Featuring incomparable views of nearby

to as “Animal Ambassadors” such as a sloth, penguins and otters, to

Camelback Mountain, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa will offer

“touch” areas designed for visitors to feel sea lion whiskers, turtle eggs,

guests a place to inhabit, explore and create. Mid-century modern

invertebrates and more. Visitors may also participate in scheduled daily

interiors draw inspiration from the innovative 1950s desert art scene

events throughout the day such as feedings, enrichment sessions and

with an eclectic mix of bright colors, folk art and cultural patterns. For

Question & Answer sessions with aquarists. For more information,

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GRAND OPENING OF BOURBON & BONES Square One Concepts, Inc. continues to expand this fall with the opening of its newest concept, Bourbon & Bones Chophouse & Bar,

The Scottsdale Chorus presents “Sing!... Party Like You Won the Gold"

which delivers a unique fine dining experience in Old Town Scottsdale.

on Sunday, October 2nd at the Chandler Center for the Arts. The 2016

Bourbon & Bones plans an inventive menu, featuring classic American

Sweet Adelines International Champion Scottsdale Chorus will take

fare focusing on wet-aged and dry-aged cuts of beef, an extensive

the stage to share the high-energy performance and a cappella vocal

list of 75-plus high-end bourbons, a 750-bottle glass wine case and

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a robust cocktail program for the sophisticated aficionado. For more

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POTATO BARN OPENS NEW SCOTTSDALE LOCATION The Potato Barn is excited to announce a new Scottsdale location opening this fall. The new 40,000-square-foot store will be located on Bell Road and the 101, in Scottsdale. Potato Barn is a family-owned furniture store that offers an eclectic mix of home furnishings and décor, with an emphasis on rustic, vintage, industrial and shabby chic designs. For more information, please visit Potato-Barn.com.

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be held this October. She is representing our town of Paradise Valley and we are excited to sponsor her locally in her efforts to achieve her dream title at the state competition! We have sponsored her lashes along with our continued moral support as she prepares. If you would like to have lashes like Alyssa, please give us a call at 602.529.4366 and make your appointment today. And a very heartfelt ‘GOOD LUCK!’ to Alyssa Quinn for Miss Arizona Teen USA 2017!

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Culinary Creations © Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, photo by Philip Beaurline © Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, photo

by Philip Beaurline

© Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello

COOKING

Thomas Jefferson was certainly a man for

all seasons. An avid patriot and statesman, he wrote the Declaration of Independence,

ARTICLE DANIELLE ACCOVELLI PHOTOGRAPHY PHILIP BEAURLINE

WITH JEFFERSON

FAMILY RECIPES FROM THE FOUNDING FATHER

served as the first Secretary of State, was our third President and founded the University of

JEFFERSON’S MACARONI RECIPE

JEFFERSON’S ICE CREAM RECIPE

Virginia. However, not many people may know

Jefferson was most likely not the first to

that he was also a devoted culinary enthusiast.

introduce macaroni (with or without cheese)

Jefferson’s life-long passion for cooking

to America, nor did he invent the recipe. The

2 bottles of good cream

formed while serving as Minister to France,

most that could be said is that he probably

6 yolks of eggs

where he was able to sample some of the

helped to popularize it by serving it to dinner

1/2 lb. sugar

country’s best cuisine while abroad. Upon

guests during his presidency.

his return to the United States, Jefferson began incorporating a “half-Virginian, half-

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS (MODERN VERSION ADAPTINGREDIENTS:

ED BY MARIE KIMBALL)

French” style of cooking into the dinners he

6 eggs (yolks and whites)

Beat the yolks of 6 eggs until thick and

served to guests visiting Monticello. These

2 wine glasses of milk

lemon colored. Add, gradually, 1 cup of sugar

culinary influences endured at Jefferson’s

2 lb. of flour

and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil 1 quart of

table throughout the rest of his life, leaving an

a little salt

cream and pour slowly on the egg mixture. Put

DIRECTIONS (IN JEFFERSON’S OWN HAND)

in top of double boiler, and when it thickens,

This year, on October 14, the Sandra Day

Work them together without water, and

remove and strain through a fine sieve into a

O’Connor Institute will honor this lauded

very well. Roll it then with a roller to a

bowl. When cool, add 2 teaspoons of vanilla.

Founding Father during Dinner with Jefferson:

ever-lasting mark on American dining habits.

paper thickness; cut it into small pieces,

Freeze, as usual, with one part of salt to three

An Evening at Monticello, at the Arizona

which, roll again with the hand into long

parts of ice. Place in a mold, pack in ice and

Biltmore. This most historical evening will

slips and then cut them to a proper length.

salt for several hours. For electric refrigerators,

feature a menu inspired by Jefferson and the

Put them into warm water a quarter of an

follow usual direction, but stir frequently.

cuisine he brought to America after serving

hour. Drain them. Dress them as maca-

as Minister to France.

roni, but if they are intended for soups,

For more information on Jefferson and his recipes,

they are to be put in the soup [and] not

please visit Monticello.org, and for information of the

into warm water.

Dinner With Jefferson Event, OConnorInstitute.org.

Here, find two of Jefferson’s family recipes, penned in his own hand, that still survive today.

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Road Trip

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Winds of Change A WINERY IN FLORENCE, ARIZONA GIVES VISITORS A TASTE OF LOCAL FLAVOR

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ho would have guessed that only an hour or so drive to Florence, Arizona would uncover a cozy, country-chic winery so picturesque that it has become a must-visit destination venue for corporate meetings and weddings.

Harold and Katie Christ purchased the 60-acre property, which was originally a dairy farm, in 2004. Harold, a former real estate developer, bought the property to be a nursery for growing shrubs and trees to be used for his developments. However, after the construction industry declined, Christ decided to plant grapes and birth a vineyard. Once a barn was built to hold equipment, inquiries from couples wanting to hold their wedding there started to come in. Ten years later, the vineyard is producing grapes and houses two venues for conferences and the over 200 weddings a year they host.

“We don’t just host these special events, we make these events special,” says president Rick Yeatts.

The Windmill Winery has four of its own wines: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Symphony and Pomegranate, which all feature unique blends of fruit not normally found in wines. The Pinot Noir balances the flavors of dark cherry and wild raspberry with subtle oak, producing a smooth velvety finish. The Chardonnay has hints of pear, golden apples and wildflowers, making a delightful taste for even the most discerning of palates. The Symphony grape is rare and produces a very unique, semisweet white wine that has graceful aromatics of apricots and peaches with subtle notes of tropical fruit flavors. Finally, the Pomegranate wine, made with the juice of the pomegranates from North Carolina, has a combination of sweetness and the perfect amount of tartness.

Christ’s keen eye for detail is apparent throughout the property and incorporated in the buildings. The Wine Tasting Room is housed in a rustic-looking building that holds a bit of history, found in the old windows and heating stove salvaged from a historic building.

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Winery Operations Manager, Kevin Parsons, moved from California, where he studied Viticulture at California Polytechnic State in San Luis Obispo and worked at the Wild Horse Winery.

Parsons oversees the vineyard and winery operations, as well as the wine tasting room. His choice of growing Barbera grapes, a southern Italian varietal, was selected due to its strong drought potential and blending capabilities. However, growing grapes that are not common in the industry, along with the area’s climate, is a bit of a challenge.

“We are truly pushing the boundaries of viticulture and pioneering a new area,” states Parsons.

As the demand for weddings to be held at the venue has grown over the years, the Christs have continued to create magical settings for the bride and groom. The Big Barn is a 1910 barn from Green Bay, Wisconsin that was dismantled board-by-board and reassembled on the property. Additional buildings were added for the bride and her attendant’s, as well as the gentlemen’s quarters. One of the two lakes featured on the property, which were originally built for the nursery, now makes a wonderful backdrop for The Lake House— the second venue used for weddings and conferences.

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Coming Full Circle Lawrence Dunham Vineyard Brings Winemaking Back to the Land

ARTICLE DANIELLE ACCOVELLI | PHOTOGRAPHY JENELLE BONIFIELD

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s the morning sun breaks through the lazy fog rolling down from the Chiricahua Mountains a peaceful hush falls over the land surrounding them. Down below, drops of fresh dew glisten off lush green leaves sprouting from seemingly endless rows of grapevines. A closer look reveals bunches of plump grapes, ripe for the picking and ready to share their plentiful bounty with the world.

At the same time, winemaker Curt Dunham wakes up, grabs a cup of steaming hot coffee and readies himself for the day’s work ahead. He steps outside, breathes in the crisp, fresh mountain air and beholds the sight before him—rows of lush grapevines as far as the eye can see, all of them his. This is Lawrence Dunham Vineyard.

A WINEMAKER’S PASSION

To truly understand Dunham’s love of wine, one must start from the beginning, when he was just 16 years old. After taking a trip to Napa Valley, Dunham’s parents brought back a bottle of wine for their son to try. Little did they know that one sip of wine would open a whole new world for him.

“They brought back a bottle of 1974 George Latour Blue Vineyards Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and poured some for me, just to watch me turn into prune face,” recalls Dunham. “Then, to their 18

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surprise, I asked how they got the chocolate, cherries, blackberries and coffee into the wine. From that point on, I was enthralled.”

After some time, Dunham met his wife-to-be, Peggy, and the two of them began traversing the world in search of bespoke, boutique wines and the expert winemakers that devoted their lives to the art.

“Being anywhere that grapes are grown is beautiful, so we really enjoyed traveling all over and meeting and spending time with the winemakers,” says Dunham. “In the end, we had a great collection of some really cool boutique wines, and we had a story to go with each bottle.”

After some research and decision making, the couple decided to put down roots, quite literally, by the Chiricahua Mountains and start Lawrence Dunham Vineyard from scratch—a place built from a passion for harvesting the earth’s fruit and a deep respect for the land.

“Wine is a magical product, and the places that the grapes are grown are magical because they all impart their own characteristics into the fruit,” says Dunham. “Our site here is very unique with the soil’s volcanic composition; I've really never seen anything like it before.”

FROM THE LAND

At Lawrence Dunham Vineyard everything truly does come back to the earth.

“I have a philosophy that every time you touch the wine it gets further from the vineyard, and our goal is really to reflect the vineyard in our wines because it’s such an amazing spot,” says Dunham.

This commitment to preserving the purity of their wines extends all the way back to the land where the grapes are grown, which was a major factor in Dunham’s decision to settle by the Chiricahua Mountains—a place he thought had never been planted on before.

However, shortly after purchasing the property, he found out that they weren’t actually the first people who had found the land ideal for growing. The area’s original farmers, the native people who had lived there hundreds of years ago, grew crops by the creek, leaving relics of the past scattered about.

“That’s what inspired our tagline, Earth’s Fruit Comes Full Circle, and what we designed our label around,” says Dunham. “The first circle is in honor of the first farmers; the second circle is the second generation of farmers growing grapes there; and the third circle represents us turning the grapes into wine.”

Truly bringing things full circle, Dunham and his wife opened LDV Wine Gallery-Tasting Room in a cozy re-modeled home in Downtown Scottsdale, giving guests a chance to sample exquisite wines and take-home some of the Chiricahua’s magic.

For more information, please visit LDVWinery.com.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: EARNHARDT FORD AND HELIO BASIN BREWING COMPANY ARTICLE TERESA K. TRAVERSE | PHOTOGRAPHY TONIA JOHNSTON

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hoenix is in the midst of a craft brewery boom, and Helio Basin Brewing Company is the latest arrival on the scene.

Located on the corner of 40th and Thomas, Helio quietly opened in mid-July and has steadily been establishing a foothold in the area ever since.

“We’re starting to give people a reason to come out this way,” says Dustin Hazer, Helio’s co-owner and brewmaster, referring to his own brewery and two others nearby—Helton Brewing Company and Wren House Brewing Company.

When Hazer first checked out the venue—an 8,200–square-foot space that had been vacant for eight years—he was skeptical; until he stepped inside and saw the potential. In a short time, Hazer and his co-owner, Mike Conley, transformed the former pool hall into a light-filled space complete with garage door windows, a large dining room area, an elevated bar space and an enclosed space that holds the tanks where the beer is made.

“Our motto is quality-crafted in Phoenix. Coming from a large brewing scale background, I’m very particular about things being clean and consistent,” says Hazer.

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beers Hazer and Conley ever brewed together—and the House Beer—a light, approachable offering intended to please craft beer novices and connoisseurs alike and spur conversation.

“That’s what beer is all about: Bringing people together,” says Hazer.

Helio also prides itself on serving stellar food, too. The menu features locally-sourced, native Arizona cuisine like tortillas loaded with mesquite honey chicken, goat cheese, apricot pepper compote and micro epazote, along with rotating specialty entrees like roasted duck and elk strip.

Hazer also intends for his brewery to be as transparent as the glass where guests in the dining room can watch him brewing beer in gleaming silver tanks.

“We want to involve people in it,” says Hazer. “There’s nothing to hide.”

Helio has only been open for a few months, but Hazer says restaurants already have inquired about getting his suds on tap— Helton Brewing Company will serve Helio as a guest tap. And even though the craft brewery scene is competitive, the Helio team isn’t too worried about succeeding, with the future looking bright and promising for the brewery.

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Food & Wine

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WONDERFUL WEEKDAY MEALS MADE WITH WINE ARTICLE SUZETTE ZARA | PHOTOGRAPHY JOY REYNOLDS

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ooking with wine is not only a great excuse to enjoy the remaining bottle not used in the recipe, but also has many nutritional benefits, making wine an excellent, healthy ingredient to add to your cooking.

Wine also adds a great layer of flavor to any recipe, whether using red or white.

The general rule is never cook with a wine you wouldn’t drink; however, even cheaper wines can enhance a recipe when used in

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sauces and combined with other fresh ingredients. Simply use a wine in your recipe that you would pair with the meal, such as following the parameters of pairing red wine with beef and pasta dishes, and whites with poultry and seafood.

Here, we suggest a full-bodied chardonnay to highlight the creaminess of the mushroom sauce, along with a generous glass on the side for the cook!Â

CHICKEN WITH WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE

DIRECTIONS:

This recipe features a creamy mushroom sauce enhanced by chardonnay. Although impressive enough to serve at a dinner party, this complete meal can be quickly prepared in thirty minutes, also making it easy enough to be a family-friendly weekday dinner. Serve with a healthy spinach salad to create a fully nutritious meal!

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound chicken with cooking mallet or knife handle, to ¼ inch thick. In a shallow bowl, stir together flour and 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. In another small bowl, beat together egg and water.

Place breadcrumbs in a third plate. Dip chicken first in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then in egg, then in breadcrumbs.

In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Remove chicken to prepared sheet pan. Bake for 7-10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.

INGREDIENTS:

2 split boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs, as preferred) ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt, divided ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon water 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup Cremini mushrooms, halved or sliced ½ cup onion, sliced thin 1 clove garlic, chopped thin 1 cup white wine, such as chardonnay or pinot grigio ½ cup low-fat chicken broth 3 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves or basil leaves, for garnish

SAUCE:

To prepare sauce, wipe sauté pan with paper towel. Melt butter in pan, over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender, approximately 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 2 more minutes. Add wine and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. For thicker sauce, cook additional 5-10 minutes. Add chicken stock and cook about 2 more minutes. Just prior to serving, stir in cream cheese, until melted. Add basil and spoon sauce over chicken. Enjoy!

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RIGHT ON TARGET

AUTHOR AND PARADISE VALLEY RESIDENT, DIANE LYNN, DISHES ON THE DETAILS OF HER THRILLING MYSTERY-ROMANCE NOVEL ARTICLE DANIELLE ACCOVELLI | PHOTOGRAPHY JESSICA WELLS WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO PURSUE YOUR PASSION FOR WRITING?

WILL YOU SPEAK TO THE CHARACTER OF BETH SCOTT?

Well, I’ve had two pervious careers. First, as an emergency room nurse, then after 10 to 12 years of that, I decided I needed a change of pace. I had always loved looking at homes, so I decided to sell real estate and became very good at what I did and enjoyed it very much.

I had that career for over 35 years, but now writing has become my love and the third career of my life, so to speak.

Beth Scott is a 31-year-old divorce attorney living in New York City. She is very good at what she does, very strong-willed, very focused and very determined to do well for the clients she represents, most of whom are suffering from spousal abuse and wanting to divorce their husbands. She plows into every situation as if it were her own and works her tail off to defend her clients in the best way she feels is suited for them. She’s just a wonderful character that everybody falls in love with.

WHAT INITIALLY INSPIRED YOUR IDEA FOR THE SECONDARY TARGET?

Well, I love to read mysteries and I love to read romance, so if I can find them in one book that’s great. However, a lot of times a mystery is just a mystery and a romance is just a romance, so I wanted to do something different and combine the two genres into one book. That’s really what inspired me to write The Secondary Target.

WILL YOU TELL A LITTLE ABOUT THE NOVEL AND HOW YOU INTERWEAVED ALL THE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS INTO IT?

The main character, Beth Scott, is beaten up in her apartment and left to die. Then she is brought into the trauma unit of the emergency room, where she is cared for until she is better. She then sets out on a mission to find her assailant.

I knew where I was going with the novel when I sat down to write it. The story just naturally lent itself to include the mystery aspect, which was to find Beth’s assailant, and to romance aspect because it shows what young, single women get involved with when they’re dating. However, I did have to give a little thought to how I was going to write in the hospital scenes because I wanted the book to appeal to every reader, so I didn’t want them to be too gruesome.

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YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN THE FINAL STAGES OF PUBLISHING A SEQUEL TO THE SECONDARY TARGET. WILL YOU TELL ABOUT THAT?

The sequel is a continuation of Beth’s life. Whereas the f irst book is about Beth f ighting for her life and love interest, f inding love, getting married and having a child, the sequel, Missing, without giving too much away, center’s on the kidnapping of her baby.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS?

The main thing is to have confidence in yourself, to believe in yourself and believe in what you are doing. If you have a strong belief in what you are doing and that it’s good, then go for it. Whatever avenue you have to go, take it and just never give up, because if you don’t give up you will eventually succeed.

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Lifestyle Calendar

October OCTOBER 8 & 9 UNCOMMON MARKET SCOTTSDALE Bringing delightfully UnCommon, yet expertly-crafted, goods to Salt River Fields, this holiday shopping extravaganza features an eclectic assortment of handmade works by regional artists and artisans, reflecting the proud heritage of Arizona in a festive environment. There will also be live entertainment, pop-up painting classes, delicious food and drinks, and more.

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OCTOBER 9

City-based artist Santiago Borja. In particular, his site-specific project in

CANDY MAKING & WINE WORKSHOP

response to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and its complex

SCOTTSDALE

history with cultural politics. SMoCA.org

Just in time for Halloween, LDV Winery and local candy maker NutWhats will be presenting a candy making demonstration

OCTOBER 22

and discussion about wine pairings, making for a sumptuously

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OCTOBER 13 & 27

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MONARK BREAKFAST & BRUNCH DEMOS

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OCTOBER 23

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DISH IT OUT PHOENIX

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OCTOBER 13 CAREER CONNECTORS SCOTTSDALE Come and discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies. Each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits.

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Featuring delicious cuisine from over 50 top-rated Valley restaurants,

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SCOTTSDALE

as chef’s for the title of Dish It Out Champion, this culinary extrava-

Part of SMoCA’s Architecture + Art series, the astounding Everything

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Falls into Place When It Collapses exhibition explores the works of Mexico

definite hit. DishItOutAZ.org

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