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Author signings

Paul K. Pearsall: Author of "The Heart's Code," 7 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Natalie Jensen: 6-8 p.m. tomorrow, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. Information, (808) 967-7565.

Shirley Rizutto: Author of "Fresh Catch of the Day From the Fishwife" and "Fishwife Fish Dishes," tomorrow. At noon, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995; at 2 p.m., Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; and at 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, call 737-3323;

Ken Carlson: Author of "Star Mana," 2 p.m., Borders, Ward, call 591-8995; and 4 p.m., Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; tomorrow.

Deborah Chavez: Author of "Fallen Feather," noon, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; and 2 p.m., Borders, Ward, call 591-8995; Sunday.

Readings

Hawaii Award for Literature winners: Cathy Song and Darrell Lum, 7 p.m. today, Cooper Center, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. Free. Register at 1-808-967-8222.

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

Groups

Romance Readers Group: Discusses Saranne Dawson's book titled "Secrets of the Wolf," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Science Fantasy and Fiction Reading Group: Discusses "Sabriel" by Garth Nix, 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Borders' Other Reading Group: 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, 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.

Literature Readers Group: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Romance Readers Group: 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Get in touch with your creative side: Two group studies focus on books by Julai Cameron. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, the group will discuss Cameron's book titled "Artist Way"; and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, another group will discuss Cameron's book "The Vein of Gold." Call Sue at 678-0561 for locations.

Romance Readers Anonymous: 6:30 p.m. second Thursday of every month, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

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

Workshops

"Script Breakdown: The Next Stop Towards Production": Bob Enrietto covers casting, sets and props, insurance, financing, locations, and above and below the line considerations in this one-day workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall 207. Cost: $175. Register at 956-7221.

"Empowering Teenage Writers": Tom Peck shows how writers ages 13-18 can free the writer within them, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Volcano Art Center. Cost: $25. Reserve at (808) 967-8222.

Specials

"Makana Akamai": Friends of the Library is asking for book donations to help the library's book budget. A brochure of wanted books is available at 536-4174. The books listed in the brochure are selected by the library staff to expand the library's collection and provide requested materials. Books may be donated to a favorite library.

Crafts and stories: 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.

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

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