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'Voice of Books' to offer writing commentary at UH

Author Alan Cheuse, the "Voice of Books" on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," will present a free talk, "Pacific Overtures: Images of Hawaii and the South Pacific in American Fiction," 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.

He will also present a noncredit writing workshop, "Scene Making," from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, focusing on the elements that make up a narrative thread.

Cheuse is the author of several novels, including "The Grandmothers' Club" and "The Light Possessed"; three collections of short stories; a memoir; and a collection of essays.

His lecture is part of the Sakamaki lecture and film series and will take place in the Yukiyoshi Room, Krauss Hall 012. Call 956-8246.

Cost of the workshop is $225.* Call 956-8400 to register.



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CORRECTION

Tuesday, August 14, 2007Tuesday, August 14, 2007

We incorrectly reported that the cost of the workshop was $425. The cost of the workshop is $225.





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