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Star-BulletinThe Hawaii Book Publishers Association and University of Hawaii-Manoa's Outreach College, with aid from the Department of Business and Economic Development, is hosting a "Get Published!" one-day seminar, 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. June 23 at Krauss Hall 012, Yukiyoshi Room, University of Hawaii-Manoa.
The seminar is followed by a reception at the East-West Center.
Guests include Shelly Mecum, author of "God's Photo Album"; Glen Grant, author of "Obake Files" and "Chicken Skin"; book agent Roger Jellinek; and Wayne Levin, photographer of "Through a Liquid Mirror."
Local publishing professionals and authors will share their knowledge and experience from the fundamentals to book design and marketing. The seminar includes lectures, panel discussions, a question-and-answer period and times set aside for personal questions.
Bring a brown-bag lunch. After the seminar the informal reception includes complimentary pupu and drinks. Cost is $75.
For more information or to register, call UH Outreach noncredit programs at 956-7221. On the neighbor islands, call (800) 862-6628.
Or go online at http://www.summer.hawaii.edu/programs/2001/EVENT-S03428.htm or through http://www.hawaiibooks.org.
Send items at least two weeks in advance of publication to: 7 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 210, Honolulu 96813; or fax 529-4750. Read All About It
STORYTELLING
>> Barnes & Noble: 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Fridays, and noon Saturdays and Sundays. Call 737-3323.>> Borders Waikele: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call 676-6699.
>> Borders Ward Centre, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. Call 591-8995.
>> Hawaii State Library: 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays. Call 586-3621.
>> "Preschool Pals": Stories, rhymes, finger plays, puzzles and more for ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Mililani Library. Call 627-7470 five to seven days in advance for a hearing interpreter. And, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Kaimuki Library. Call 733-8422.
>> "Tasty Tales for Toddlers": Story time for toddlers, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 20-July 11, Aiea Library, 483-7333. Call two weeks in advance for a sign language interpreter.
AUTHOR SIGNINGS
"Footloose the Mongoose & His Wonderful Ohana": By Elaine Masters and Jeff Pagay, noon June 23, Borders Waikele, 676-6699; and at noon June 30, Borders Ward Centre, 591-8995.
CONTINUING
African-American Literary Book Group: Group discussion on African literature, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of month, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 1404. Call to confirm attendance and book title, 528-5037.Crafts and Stories: 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Barnes & Noble, 737-3323.
International Women's Writing Guild: Bring your muse, pen and notebook, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of month, Borders Waikele, 676-7820.
Literature Readers Group: Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday of month, Borders Ward Centre, 591-8995.
Moonlight Storytellers: Informal group of storytellers who meet and swap tales to develop storytelling skills. Both novice and experienced tellers are welcome, 7-9 p.m. second Friday of month. Call Vicky Dworkin at 262-2049 for topics and locations.
Romance Readers Anonymous: Meets 6:30 p.m. second Thursday of month, Borders Waikele, 676-6699.
Romantic Borders: Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, Borders, Ward Centre, 591-8995.
Romance Writers of America, Aloha Chapter: Call Sally Sorenson at 739-7722 for information.
Writers Support Group: Meets 3 p.m. first Friday of month, Borders Waikele, 676-6699.
Young Authors' Sharing Group: For children in grades 1-6. Meets 10:30 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Borders Waikele, 676-6699.
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