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June 11th meeting: Toxic Plants; Writing About Poisons

Reminder: Our prices are now $25 for RSVP’d members, $30 non-members.

Poisons are a staple of mystery writing, and many come from natural sources. What makes a plant toxic? What could it do to a person? Or to their pets or livestock? (For some, that might be an even more heinous crime!) Join us in welcoming Anthony Knight, who will discuss toxic plants with us — particularly those found in Arizona and the Southwest.

We’ll have a delicious lunch, and a fun book drawing.

In the afternoon, D H Tremont will guide us through possible story lines, crime scenes, and reasons for using poison instead of silly things like guns and knives. All will learn about numerous nasty substances that will transport the victim into the next dimension. And, depending on how terrible your fictional victim treated others, we can discuss how much they should suffer as they die.

RSVP by 9:30 am, Wednesday, June 8th to save your place. $30 non-members includes lunch. $25 RSVP’d AMW members. Pay at the door. RSVP by clicking the button on http://www.meetup.com/Arizona-Mystery-Writers-of-Tucson/ or email amwmembershipchair@gmail.com. See you there!