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AUTHOR SIGNINGS

T.C. Lawrence: Author of "Fatal Paradise," noon tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Todd Shimoda: Author of "365 Views of Mt. Fuji: Algorithms of the Floating World," 2 p.m. tomorrow, Barnes & Noble.

Arthur Suehiro: Author of "Honolulu Stadium," noon tomorrow, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Linda Georgian: Author of "How to Attract Your Ideal Mate," 2 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Ward, call 591-8995; and 4 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699.

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READINGS

Joe Balaz: Shares some of his poetry, 2 p.m. Sunday, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

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WORKSHOPS

"Write From the Heart": Writing workshop for people of all genres and levels, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow, Linekona School. Cost: $75-$89. Register by calling Marcia at 625-7619.

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SPECIALS

Writers needed: For anthology of single women's personal experiences depicting how strong they are or have become. Women can be divorced, widowed or never married. For information, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Dianne Lorang, The Write Help, 7485 S. Washington Circle, Littleton, Colo. 80122; or e-mail her at mdmbe@worldnet.att.net.

"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.

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MISCELLANEOUS

"Amazing Graces After Christmas": Kathleen Norris, award-winning pot and author of "The Cloister Walk," speaks, 7 p.m. next Friday, UH Manoa, Newman Center. Cost: $15, presale; $20, at the door; $10 per student for groups of six or more. Call 523-1170.

African Black American Education Center Hawaii: Literary book group discusses African American literature, two Mondays each month at First Hawaiian Tower, 1132 Bishop St., Suite 1404. Reservations required. Call Deloris at 528-5037.

Borders Other Reading Group: 7 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

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

Get in touch with your creative side: Two group studies focus on books by Julia 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.

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

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

Online fun: Barnes and Noble author chat group at barnesandnoble.com and barnesandnoble@aol.com (keyword: bn). For information, call Elke Villa at 1-212-414-6157 or e-mail her at evilla@bn.com.

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

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

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

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

Science and Fantasy Fiction Reading Group: 7 p.m. last Wednesday of the month, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

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