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Appearances

100 Western Women
Jul
18
5:00 PM17:00

100 Western Women

  • Friday, July 18, 2025
  • 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00
  • La Posada Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories taken from her latest book, 100 Western Women, The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past, including several women who were part of the Winslow community.

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Payson Book Festival
Jul
19
9:00 AM09:00

Payson Book Festival

  • Saturday, July 19, 2025
  • 9:00 AM 2:30 PM 09:00 14:30
  • Mazatzal Hotel & Casino (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be selling and signing all of her books at the annual Payson Book Festival

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Tombstone Territory  Rendezvous 15th Annual Symposium
Oct
22
to Oct 25

Tombstone Territory Rendezvous 15th Annual Symposium

  • Wed, Oct 22, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Sat, Oct 25, 2025 5:00 PM 17:00
  • Schieffelin Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present her program, “Rooms for Rent: Landladies in Early Tombstone.” Exact date and time of presentation will be scheduled later.

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100 Western Women
Dec
1
3:30 PM15:30

100 Western Women

  • Monday, December 1, 2025
  • 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 15:30 17:00
  • Posada Life Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present a selection of stories derived from her “Western Women” column and compiled into her latest book, 100 Western Women: The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past.

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Maria Urquides: Mother of Bilingual Education
Mar
24
7:00 PM19:00

Maria Urquides: Mother of Bilingual Education

  • Monday, March 24, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Sun City Catalina Vista Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present Maria Urquides’ story to the Sun City Spanish Cultural Club.

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The Learning Curve Lecture
Mar
14
11:00 AM11:00

The Learning Curve Lecture

  • Friday, March 14, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Vivace Restaurant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be speaking about her latest book, 100 Western Women: The Bold, Brave Women of Arizona’s Past.

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The Learning Curve lecture
Mar
10
11:00 AM11:00

The Learning Curve lecture

  • Monday, March 10, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Vivace Restaurant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be speaking about her latest book, 100 Western Women: The Bold, Brave Women of Arizona’s Past.

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Military Wives in Arizona Territory
Mar
3
7:00 PM19:00

Military Wives in Arizona Territory

  • Monday, March 3, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Apache Junction Performing Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of women who came West with their military husbands in the mid to late 1800s.

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The Woman Who Shot Cowboys: Rodeo Photographer Louise L. Serpa
Feb
22
1:00 PM13:00

The Woman Who Shot Cowboys: Rodeo Photographer Louise L. Serpa

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 13:00 14:30
  • Canoa Ranch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the life story of Louise Serpa, the first woman allowed to photograph inside the rodeo arena. This program is presented by Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources.

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Author Showcase
Feb
7
11:00 AM11:00

Author Showcase

  • Friday, February 7, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Desert Hills Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be a featured speaker at the Author Showcase luncheon.

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Arizona Authors Association Holiday Book Fair
Nov
30
9:00 AM09:00

Arizona Authors Association Holiday Book Fair

  • Saturday, November 30, 2024
  • 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 12:00
  • Desert Hills Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be selling and signing her books at the book fair.

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Oro Valley Writers Forum Book Sale
Nov
24
10:00 AM10:00

Oro Valley Writers Forum Book Sale

  • Sunday, November 24, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00
  • Tohono Chul Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be selling and signing her books at the first Oro Valley Writers Forum Book Sale

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Saints & Saviors on the Arizona Frontier
Nov
5
10:20 AM10:20

Saints & Saviors on the Arizona Frontier

  • Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  • 10:20 AM 11:20 AM 10:20 11:20
  • Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will talk about the women who saved the bodies and souls of early Arizona settlers.

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Military Wives in Arizona Territory
Sep
24
7:00 PM19:00

Military Wives in Arizona Territory

  • Tuesday, September 24, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Savoy Opera House at Trail Dust Town (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At the monthly Adobe Corral of the Westerners meeting, Jan will present the stories of women who came west with their Military husbands in the mid to late 1800s.

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Legacies of the Past: Arizona Women Who Made History
Jul
16
2:00 PM14:00

Legacies of the Past: Arizona Women Who Made History

  • Tuesday, July 16, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • Fairway Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of early Arizona women who had an impact on the Territory and the State.

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Maria Urquides, Mother of Bilingual Education
May
7
11:00 AM11:00

Maria Urquides, Mother of Bilingual Education

  • Tuesday, May 7, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Oro Valley Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the story of Maria Urquides who was instrumental in introducing bilingual/bicultural teaching methods to children across the country. This is an Arizona Humanities program.

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Tucson Festival of Books
Mar
10
11:30 AM11:30

Tucson Festival of Books

  • Sunday, March 10, 2024
  • 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 12:30
  • Student Union Santa Rita Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be moderating the event, “Wild and Wicked Women of the American West,” with panelists Chris Enss and Sherry Monahan.

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Arizona's Early Women Entrepreneurs
Mar
8
1:00 PM13:00

Arizona's Early Women Entrepreneurs

  • Friday, March 8, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Maravilla Scottsdale (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of some of the early businesswomen of Arizona.

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Saviors and Saints on the Arizona Frontier
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

Saviors and Saints on the Arizona Frontier

  • Monday, February 12, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Apache Junction Performing Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of women who cured the ills and saved the souls of early settlers.

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"Never Don't Pay Attention:" The Life of Rodeo Photographer Louise L. Serpa
Jan
17
1:00 PM13:00

"Never Don't Pay Attention:" The Life of Rodeo Photographer Louise L. Serpa

  • Wednesday, January 17, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Lodge at Ventana Canyon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the story of Louise Serpa, the first woman allowed to photograph inside the rodeo arena, to the Skyline Women’s Club.

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Levi's & Lace: Arizona Women Who Made History
Dec
9
11:30 AM11:30

Levi's & Lace: Arizona Women Who Made History

  • Saturday, December 9, 2023
  • 11:30 AM 1:00 PM 11:30 13:00
  • The Lodge at Ventana Canyon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be speaking to the Tucson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) about the early women of Arizona who made a difference to the history of the Territory and the State.

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Holiday Book Fair
Nov
25
9:00 AM09:00

Holiday Book Fair

  • Saturday, November 25, 2023
  • 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 12:00
  • Desert Hills Lutheran Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be selling all of her books at the Society of Southwestern Authors/Santa Cruz Valley Chapter annual Book Fair, along with at least 30 other fabulous writers. Just in time for some Christmas shopping!

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Military Wives in Arizona Territory
Nov
4
11:30 AM11:30

Military Wives in Arizona Territory

  • Saturday, November 4, 2023
  • 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 12:30
  • Murphy Wilmot Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of women who came west with their military husbands and the trials as well as the triumphs they experienced. This program is presented to the Tucson Corral of the Westerners.

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Payson Book  Festival
Jul
15
9:00 AM09:00

Payson Book Festival

  • Saturday, July 15, 2023
  • 9:00 AM 2:30 PM 09:00 14:30
  • Mazatzal Hotel & Casino (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be back at the Payson Book Festival this year.

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Saviors & Saints on the Arizona Frontier
Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00

Saviors & Saints on the Arizona Frontier

  • Wednesday, April 26, 2023
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 12:00 13:00
  • Cochise College Downtown Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of women who impacted the health as well as the souls of early Arizona pioneers.

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Following the Bugle: Military Wives on the Arizona Frontier
Mar
30
1:00 PM13:00

Following the Bugle: Military Wives on the Arizona Frontier

  • Thursday, March 30, 2023
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Dusenberry River Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of women who came west with their military husbands and endured the hardships and heartaches, along with the triumphs, of living on the Arizona frontier. This is a program sponsored by Arizona Humanities.

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Saints & Saviors on the Arizona Frontier
Mar
23
11:00 AM11:00

Saints & Saviors on the Arizona Frontier

  • Thursday, March 23, 2023
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • McFarland State Historic Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of Arizona women who cared for the bodies and souls of early Arizonans. This is a program sponsored by Arizona Humanities.

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CANCELLED-Military Wives in Arizona Territory-ZOOM PRESENTATION
Mar
15
11:00 AM11:00

CANCELLED-Military Wives in Arizona Territory-ZOOM PRESENTATION

  • Wednesday, March 15, 2023
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 11:00 12:00
  • Grand Learning Sun City (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of women who came west with their military husbands in the mid to late 1800s.

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Following the Bugle
Mar
13
2:00 PM14:00

Following the Bugle

  • Monday, March 13, 2023
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • Oro Valley Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
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Military Wives in Arizona Territory
Mar
7
1:00 PM13:00

Military Wives in Arizona Territory

  • Tuesday, March 7, 2023
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Sierra Vista Public Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of women who came west with their military husbands in the mid to late 1800s.

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Tucson Festival of Books
Mar
4
11:00 AM11:00

Tucson Festival of Books

  • Saturday, March 4, 2023
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • University of Arizona (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will be selling her books at the Women Writing the West Booth #119 on Saturday, March 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

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Tombstone Book Fair
Mar
1
10:00 AM10:00

Tombstone Book Fair

  • Wednesday, March 1, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 8:00 PM 10:00 20:00
  • Schieffelin Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan is part of the inaugural Tombstone Book Fair. She will be speaking about the early women of Tombstone at 2:00 p.m.

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Levi's & Lace: Arizona Women Who Made History
Feb
25
2:00 PM14:00

Levi's & Lace: Arizona Women Who Made History

  • Saturday, February 25, 2023
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • La Cocina Restauant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of early Arizona women who had an impact on the territory and the state for the Presidio’s “Salon and Saloon” lecture series

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Saviors & Saints on the Arizona Frontier
Jan
19
1:00 PM13:00

Saviors & Saints on the Arizona Frontier

  • Thursday, January 19, 2023
  • 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 13:00 14:00
  • Dorothy Powell Senior Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Jan will present the stories of Arizona women who were responsible for healing the body and souls of early pioneers.

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