Tania Katan

Before there was Cinnabon there was Taniakatanabon -- and Other True Stories June 13 at Crescent Ballroom

If you can't stand the heat -- get in the kitchen. On Thursday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at the Lounge at Crescent Ballroom, Chow Bella writers are warming up for summer with "Fried," an evening of true stories. Admission is free; food and drink will be available for sale. There are a few ingredients th ... More >>

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Fried: Chow Bella Writers Turn Up the Heat at Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix June 13 at a Free Reading

If you can't stand the heat -- get in the kitchen. On Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. in the lounge at Crescent Ballroom in downtown Phoenix, Chow Bella presents our third public reading: deep-fried tales of summer, food and heat from some of our favorite local writers. See also: - Tania Katan's Chri ... More >>

Eating Christmas

Tania Katan's Christmas Miracle

Ah, the holidays. Christmas is all about love, sharing, sweetness and light -- and keeping the antacids handy. In keeping with the spirit of the season, Chow Bella presents "Eating Christmas," in which some of our favorite writers nosh on the real lessons we learn this time of year. Today, Tania Kat ... More >>

Eating Christmas: Crescent Ballroom Hosts Tania Katan, Robrt Pela, Kim Porter and More Valley Writers at Chow Bella's First-Ever Holiday Literary Event

Hey, what are you doing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12? Wrong answer. You're heading downtown to Crescent Ballroom to hear some of the Valley's best writers nosh on the holidays, in the form of "Eating Christmas" -- our first-ever Christmas/Food mash-up. See also: -Tania Katan's Gasoline-S ... More >>

Tania Katan on Breast Cancer, "Survivability," and Her Experiences with The Susan G. Komen Foundation

Local playwright, actor, and writer Tania Katan grew up in Phoenix, moved away, and (lucky for us) came back. She's given presentations and performances, coached local authors, and written plays, including Saving Tania's Privates. Her latest book is My One-night Stand With Cancer. Last April, Katan ... More >>

Misfit Thanksgiving: Four New Times Writers Recall Their Most Memorable Turkey Days

Why Tania Katan Would Rather Lick Lance Armstrong's Sweat Than Eat a Handful of Pink M&Ms

Not one to sugar-coat anything, writer and breast cancer survivor Tania Katan has her own version of a public service announcement this October. ​It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and boy am I hungry! Every October, we gather with friends and loved ones to race for a cure, think about how ... More >>

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Saving Tania's Privates: Tania Katan May Be America's Foremost Jewish Lesbian Breast Cancer Survivor

Arty Girl: A.ware Screen-o-Rama on Saturday

Courtesy of a.ware.OMG, can I borrow that onesie?​​Naturally, I like to give a little background to the subjects I blog about. I mean, that's what writers do, yes?So today, I'm writing about the crafting duo, a.ware. And when I punched in some key words to a search engine, waddya know, an Arty G ... More >>

Arty Girl: Writing Workshops Galore

By lowjumpingfrog on flickr Creative Commons.Here's a photo of someone writing because this is a blog about writing.​Apparently, Arty Girl is all about education this week.Monday, I blogged about the encaustic workshop at Eye Lounge and today, I'm going to tell you about a couple of writing worksh ... More >>

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Phoenix Author Tania Katan Says Her Upcoming Workshop Is "Not for Masochists"

One-woman show Tania Katan speaks with enthusiasm on her voice mail -- she speaks with enthusiasm about most things. The 37 year-old author, playwright, performer, and writing instructor manages to take a creative and humorous approach to real-life tough topics like surviving cancer and gay rights, ... More >>

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