Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENT
"A Taste of Mas," a writer and third-generation California peach and grape farmer discusses his experiences, with a signing of his books to follow, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seto Hall, Iolani School; free. 943-2383.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Deb Aoki, a freelance cartoonist who contributes to The Advertiser, signs her book "Auntie Lulu's Zoo," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699. Also, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
CORYN TANAKA AND MAY MASAKI sign their book "Making Eyelash Crochet Leis," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
FOR WRITERS
Lorin Tarr Gill Writing Competition 2004, open to Hawai'i and South Pacific island residents in the categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, for monetary awards, sponsored by the National League of American Pen Women, Honolulu branch. Entry fee is $7 per category. Deadline: Saturday. For requirements visit www.nlapwhonolulu.org or call 722-7248.
Valentine's Day Haiku contest, sponsored by Nohea Gallery at Ward Warehouse and Ward Centre, with prizes for the most romantic, most humorous and from writers under 17 years. Haiku are written in present tense, in three lines with 17 syllables. Submit entries by 8:30 p.m. Feb. 11 to either gallery. Details: 596-0074.
Society of Children's book writers and illustrators, Hawaii chapter, offers critique of children's book illustrations. The best submissions will get additional critique by author and illustrator Nina Laden. Submit up to 15 nonreturnable images with a $30 fee ($25 for SCBWI members). Call for details: 373-9522. Deadline: Feb. 14.
Writing for Power, Heart and Vision, three-day writers' retreat led by Tom Peck for all genres and levels of experience, with discussion of the writing process and sharing of work, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 28 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 29, at a bread and breakfast in Volcano village, Big Island; $175 includes meals (optional two-night accommodations an additional $120). Registration: (808) 967-8222.
Writing for Reconciliation, 2004 Biennial National League of American Pen Women Honolulu Chapter Writer's Conference, 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 5 and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 6, 'Ohi'a room 118, Kapi'olani Community College; $85. Information: www.nlapwhonolulu.org. Register: 627-1079, elshastings@aol.com.
How to Create Books Children (and Publishers) Will Love, conference by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Hawaii Chapter, with guest speakers Elizabeth Bicknell, Nina Laden, Hawai'i's Elaine Masters, Scott Goto and Carolyn Han, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6, Ilima Room, Ala Moana Hotel; $90 fee ($80 for SCBWI members) includes lunch. Registration deadline is Feb. 20. 373-9522 or cowing@aloha.net.
