Delores Goodrick Beggs
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You know the old saying, “Jack of all trades” that was often applied to men in times past? Perhaps I could be best described as a “Jill of all writing.”  As far back as I remember I’ve been involved in writing, one way or another; in fact, many different ways.

I started a neighborhood newspaper before I started kindergarten.  Editor, I sat at my small child’s table with my younger sister opposite. Together we cut out and pasted a colorful variety of decorations (similar to ... view more »

ARTIST LAUREATE AWARD INFO

What do you do now? Has your art evolved or changed?

Receiving the Fellowship was a great inspiration to me because I had written the book "How Can I Talk With You?" about compensating communication to assist a young woman. She had asked me how she could communicate with her new deaf boyfriend. I have only one-fourth hearing in one ear, but she never had any trouble speaking with me and wanted to know what made the difference. An Arizona group of sign language assistants purchased a large quantity of copies!

What is one piece of advice you would give to an emerging artist?

The award was an inspirational springboard. I have been quite active in writing and leadership. Currently working on book seven of my "Place in the Heart" Western Historical book series contracted by Desert Breeze Publishing. For the past ten years I have been president of the Goodrich Family Association international genealogy group, and I write many articles that appear in the Quarterly. I also serve as an annual judge for two different book contests and am a regular reviewer for the Hope Chest Book Review site. See my books at: http://goodrickbeggs.wordpress.com/wip/ You can also see my work, print, and ebooks at Amazon and other book sites.

Briefly, how would you describe the state of the arts locally, as well as national and beyond?

Try, try again - it is a constant learning experience for all.

Constantly evolving, opportunity abounds.