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Author signings

Ian MacMillan: Author of "Exiles From Time: Stories of Hawaii," 7 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble; 7 p.m. Monday, Borders, Ward; and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders, Waikele. Call 988-6109.

Janis Y. Chun: Author of "Precious to Pre-co-cious," 1-3 p.m. tomorrow, Windward Mall, Center Court. Call 235-4390.

Helen W. Drutt English: Co-author of "Jewelry of Our Time" lectures on "A Passionate Journey: Four Decades of Contemporary Crafts," 2 p.m. Saturday, Honolulu Academy of Arts theatre. Call 532-8700.

Kim Taylor Reece: Photographer of "Kim Taylor Reece: Images of Ancient Hula," noon tomorrow, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

William Haig: Author of "The Power of Logos," noon tomorrow, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995.

Robert Kiyosaki: Author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," 4 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; and noon Sunday, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995.

Phillip Bloch: Author of "Elements of Style," 4 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

James Rumford: Author of "The Island Below the Star," noon Sunday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

The Rev. Fred Sterling: Author of "KIRAEL: The Great Shift," noon-1 p.m. Sunday, Unity Church Bookstore, Diamond Head. Call 521-4325.

Steve Curry: Author of "Dancing the Waves," 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward. Call 988-6109.

Readings

Shakespeare on Sunday Troupe: Presents "Twelfth Night," 7 p.m. Sunday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

James Rumford: Reads his story, "The Island Below the Stars," 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble. He will also discuss how to write a book and welcomes stories to share. Call 737-3323.

Groups

Literature Readers Group: Discusses "The Moor's Last Sigh," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Romance Readers Anonymous: Discusses "Lord of Midnight," "Romance of the Rose," "Nobody's Darling," "Thief of Dreams" and "The Bequest," 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association: Meets 7 p.m., second Tuesdays of every month, Manoa Gardens, 2790 Kahaloa Drive. Manuscript critique too. Information, 845-9585.

Professional Writers Group of Hawaii: Meets 4-6 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Call Susan, 941-1768.

Miscellaneous

Paula Mantel: Gives tips to improve reading and comprehension, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Popcorn Theater: Showing of "Romeo & Juliet" featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, 7 pm. Tuesday, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Open mic: Poets and writers welcomed to share their works, 7 p.m. next Friday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Workshops

"Further Empowered by the Pen": Tom Peek leads writing exercises that help students with their writing process, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Volcano Art Center, Hawaii. Participants must have attended one of Peek's previous classes or have Peek's permission. Cost: $40. Registration required. Call (808) 967-8222.

Screenplays: Madeline Di Maggio teaches a class on how to develop an idea, structure a storyline and write a screenplay, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16, June 20 and July 25, UH-Manoa Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room. Cost: $225. Register at 956-7221.

Contests

Children's stories: Children's Literature Hawaii is looking for writers 16 and older to enter their contest and win $75-$150. Entries must be no longer than 10 pages and aimed toward ages infant through young adult. Stories can be fiction or non-fiction. Manuscripts must be typed, double-space, on white paper. No illustrations. Name, title, address and phone number must be typed on a separate sheet. Entries must be unpublished. No entries will be returned. Entry fee: $5 per story. Make checks payable to Children's Literature Hawaii and mail to: CLH Story Contest Coordinator, Department of English, 1733 Donaghho Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. Deadline: May 20. Call 956-7559.

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