Lit Beat
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Elmer Guzman, author of "The Shoreline Chef: Creative Cuisine for Hawaiian Reef Fish," signs his book, noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Carol Gurney, author of "The Language of Animals: 7 Steps to Communicating with Animals," signs and discusses her book, 7 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Cobey Black, author of "Hawaii Scandal" about the Massie case, signs her book, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge. 488-9488.
Jane Rawlings reads from and signs her book, "The Penelopeia," 1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
FOR WRITERS
Beginning Screenwriting, Genie Joseph teaches techniques to create strong, visually effective, character-driven stories and get them produced, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Manoa Valley; $75 in advance, $100 day of workshop. Registration and location: 949-8255, lightwave7@hotmail.com.
How to Get Published, Cristina Salat presents an overview of the publishing process, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Old Japanese Schoolhouse, Volcano Village, Big Island; $50. Register: (808) 967-8222.
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 of "When Pigasso Met Mootise), Nina Laden, as well as local presenters 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 Friday. 373-9522 or e-mail cowing@aloha.net.
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, held at a Bread and Breakfast in Volcano Village, Big Island; $175 includes meals (optional two-night accommodations is 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. Registration: 627-1079 or elshasings@aol.com.
LEE A. Tonouchi, a pidgin writer and activist, is seeking submissions for his "Da Kine Dictionary." Obtain forms for pidgin words at www.dakinedictionary.com or 734-7159, ext. 21.
READING GROUPS
Mystery Divas Unite!, new group discusses Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" and "Hot and Bothered" by Jane Isenberg, 2 p.m. today, The Haunt, 2634 S. King St. 943-0371.
Books We Like, discussion of the store manager's pick, "Kiss of Shadow" by Laurel K. Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
FOR KEIKI
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Cricket Magazine's Birthday Party, keiki activities, prizes and readings from contributing authors including E. Shan Correa to celebrate the magazine's 30 years of publication, 10 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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Correction: Cobey Black will sign copies of her book from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Waldenbooks in Pearlridge Center. The time was incorrect in a previous version of this listing.
