BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard Lecture THURSDAY Screenwriting - Holly Brix - a Hollywood screenwriter whose first produced script, ``Mile Zero,'' is slated to arrive in theaters in 2008 - will discuss ``Blueprinting Your Screenplay,'' 6:30 p.m. at a meeting of Willamette Writers, Baker Building, 10th Avenue and High Street. Free for members, $5 for students, $10 for nonmembers. Readings and signings WEDNESDAY Meet the authors - Several local authors will discuss their books and sign copies, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Daneland Park, 1199 N. Terry St. Authors include Dan Armstrong Dan Armstrong was an expert guitar luthier and recording session musician. He is known for his contributions to the Ampeg Company of Linden, New Jersey. There he released a new line of guitars and basses that were constructed of clear plexiglas. (`Prairie Fire'; `Taming the Dragon'), Tom Arnold Tom Arnold is the name of:
The Most Reverend Peter Jensen (born 11 July 1943), is the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Australia, and Metropolitan of the Province of New South Wales. (`Secrets of the Sonnets') and Sandy Jensen (``I Saw Us in a Painting'). 554-4885. THURSDAY Charles Fisher For the Head Master, see Geelong Church of England Grammar School. Charles Fisher (August 15 or September 16, 1808 – December 8, 1880) was a New Brunswick politician and jurist. - The author will discuss and sign copies of his book, "Dismantling Discontent: Buddha's Way Through Darwin's World," 7 p.m., 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. Bookstore, 895 E. 13th Ave. 346-4331. Out of Town MONDAY Greg Rucka - The Portland author will discuss his newest Atticus Kodiak Atticus Kodiak is the fictional protagonist of a series of novels written by Greg Rucka. The series concerns Atticus' career as a professional bodyguard. Novels featuring Atticus Kodiak Keeper First in the series (1996). novel, "Patriot Acts," 7 p.m., Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing Cedar Hills Crossing, formerly the Beaverton Mall, is a retail shopping center in the city of Beaverton, Oregon,United States.[1] The center is notable in that it was the prior site of an historic airport, Bernard's Airport, where many of the early aircraft , 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton. (503) 228-4651. TUESDAY Sherman Alexie - The author and screenwriter talks about his first young adult novel, ``The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,'' 7 p.m., Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton. (503) 228-4651. THURSDAY Ursula Le Guin - The author talks about ``Powers,'' the third novel in her young adult series "Annals of the Western Shore," 7 p.m., Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton. (503) 228-4651. SATURDAY Martha Gies - The novelist will read two new stories set in Mexico and talk about turning travel adventures into literature, 7 p.m., Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 N.W. Beach Drive, Newport. Admission is $5; students get in free. |
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