BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Writing workshop set in Rockaway Beach Rockaway Beach may refer to: Places:
Eugene editor and writing coach Candy Davis Candy Davis (born Clare Damaris Bastin on 2 January 1962) is an English actress and model who is best known for her role as the buxom blonde secretary, Miss Belfridge, on the last two series of the popular British sitcom Are You Being Served?. 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 The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. . 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 The University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon has around 80 buildings and facilities, including athletics sites such as Hayward Field, which is the site for the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials, and McArthur Court, and off-campus sites such as nearby Autzen Stadium and the . 346-4331. WEDNESDAY David James Duncan David James Duncan is an American novelist, essayist, and fly-fisherman. He is the author of two bestselling novels, The River Why (1983) and The Brothers K (1992). - 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 First Christian Church can refer to:
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 First Congregational Church may refer to:
THURSDAY Jonathan Safran Foer
FRIDAY Tobias Wolff - The author reads from his work. 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University Oregon State University, at Corvallis; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1858 as Corvallis College, opened 1865. In 1868 it was designated Oregon's land-grant agricultural college and was taken over completely by the state in 1885. . |
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