Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENT
"The Power of Silence," readings from and discussion of Carlos Castaneda's eighth book in the series, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, meeting room, McDonald's, Kahala Mall; free. Reservation required: 255-3281.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Eric Hazelhoff, discussion and book signing by former RAF bomber, NBC vice president and co-creator of the "Today" and "Tonight" shows, 1 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Stuart Holmes Coleman signs his book "Eddie Would Go," 1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Elmer Guzman, author of "The Shoreline Chef: Creative Cuisine for Hawaiian Reef Fish," signs his book, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Deb Aoki, a Honolulu Advertiser freelance cartoonist, signs the book "Auntie Lulu's Zoo," illustrated by Aoki, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Kahului, Maui. (808) 877-6160.
FOR WRITERS
Haiku contest, 3rd annual Valentine's Day 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 the present tense, in three lines with 17 syllables.) Submit entries by 8:30 p.m. Wednesday to either Nohea Gallery site. Call for details: 596-0074.
Society of Children's book writers and illustrators, Hawaii Chapter, offers critique of children's book illustrations. Submit up to 15 non-returnable images with a $30 fee ($25 for SCBWI members). Call for details: 373-9522. Deadline: Saturday.
Screenwriting Techniques, intensive workshop by Bob Green on improving character development, dialogue, and story line in your writing, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every other Saturday, Feb. 14-April 17, Krauss 11, UH-Manoa; $165. Register for course L06639: 956-8400.
Writing for Power, Heart and Vision, three-day writers' retreat led by Tom Peck for all genres and levels of experience, 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 bed and breakfast in Volcano on the Big Island; $175, includes meals (for optional two-night accommodations, add $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. Registration: 627-1079 or 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 presentations by Elizabeth Bicknell, editorial director of Candlewick Press; author and illustrator Nina Laden; and local presenters Elaine Masters, Scott Goto and Carolyn Han; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6, Ilima Room, Ala Moana Hotel; $90 ($80 for members), includes lunch. Registration deadline is Feb. 20. 373-9522 or cowing@aloha.net.
READING GROUPS
African American Reading Group, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Hawaiian Life Building, room #203. 597-1341.
Literature REaders' group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ala Moana. 591-8995.
Bestseller Reading Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Romance Readers Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Romantic Borders Reading Group, 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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