BOOK NOTES.

Byline: The Register-Guard

Writing workshop set

in Rockaway Beach

Eugene editor and writing coach Candy Davis will lead a workshop April 28-30 titled ``Getting to the Heart - and Spine - of Your Story'' at the Oregon Writers Colony House in Rockaway Beach.

Davis will help participants find their stories' strengths and weaknesses, see how emotion flows through the narrative and fix problems.

She'll talk about how to decide if a given story would work better as a novel or a screenplay and discuss the business considerations of that decision.

Participants can send her a one-page synopsis for critique and will have a chance for a one-on-one conference during the workshop. Cost is $155. Information: www.oregon writerscolony.org.

American Indian, pioneer descendant to speak

Storyteller Esther Stutzman, a Yoncalla Kalapuya and Coos elder, and Oregon pioneer descendent Shannon Applegate will talk about the historical relationship between the Applegate family and the Yoncalla band.

The event will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Center for Meeting and Learning, Building 19, Room 104, at the Lane Community College main campus, 4000 E. 30th Ave.

Readings and signings

MONDAY

David Barsamian - The author, journalist and producer of the show ``Alternative Radio'' will speak on "Another World Is Possible: People Power in the Age of Empire," 7:30 p.m., Harris Hall, Eighth Avenue and Oak Street.

TUESDAY

David Barsamian - The author, journalist and producer of the show ``Alternative Radio'' will speak on "Another World Is Possible: People Power in the Age of Empire," noon, Fir Room, Erb Memorial Union, 1222 E. 13th Ave., University of Oregon.

TUESDAY

Tom Crawford and David Romtvedt -The poets read from their work. 7 p.m. Knight Library Browsing Room, 1501 Kincaid St., University of Oregon campus. 346-4331.

WEDNESDAY

David James Duncan - Author of `The Brothers K' reads from his new book, `God Laughs & Plays: Churchless Sermons in Response to the Preachments of the Fundamentalist Right,' 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 1165 Oak St.

THURSDAY

Tobias Wolff - The author of the memoir ``This Boy's Life,'' the novel ``Old School'' and other books will read from his work. 8 p.m., Knight Library Browsing Room, 1501 Kincaid St., University of Oregon campus. 346-4331.

Out of town

TUESDAY

Jane Fonda - The actress talks about her memoir ``My Life So Far.'' 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1126 S.W. Park Ave., Portland. [phone].

THURSDAY

Jonathan Safran Foer - The novelist reads from his work. 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. [phone].

FRIDAY

Tobias Wolff - The author reads from his work. 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University.