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VoiceCatcher presents prose and poetry from its fifth women writers anthology. The work of several contributing authors will be highlighted. VoiceCatcher's mission is to publish an anthology of Portland-area women's writing reflecting a diversity of voice and genre. They offer a local publishing opportunity that respects, nurtures and promotes local artists. In US Bank Room. Space at library programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. (pdxraincat)… (more)

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The 5th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival will be held on Sunday, April 25, from 11am to 4pm on Howard Avenue in historic Old Town Kensington. This afternoon street festival celebrates the International Day of the Book with over 100 local authors, poets, bookartists, small publishers, and literary groups set up along Howard Avenue to show and discuss their works. Featuring authors from the Mystery Writers of America, among many others. Visitors will enjoy listening to poetry readings, author panels, live music, and more. Children’s activities include bookarts, storytelling, and a literary scavenger hunt. Discover the unique charm of Old Town Kensington and the literary talent of our area. All activities are free to all. Rain or shine. Co-sponsored by the Town of Kensington and the Pauli Bellet Foundation Catalan Library. Activities for children and adults will include: * Live Music by Mark Wenner's Kensington Blues All-Stars featuring Big Joe Maher, JP McDermott & Western Bop, Doris Justis, and others * Open Mic Poetry readings * Children's books author readings * Author panels including Vietnam War Novelists, and Mystery Writers of America * Chess exhibit by International Chess Master and chess book author Allan Savage * Free rare book evaluations by Dale Sorenson, founder of Waverly Book Auctions * The Twinbrook Tellers tell tales of magic and adventure * A Literary Scavenger Hunt for children of all ages * Free books from Bookcrossing * Book art activities Parking will be available in the neighborhood and a number of parking lots in the town. Food will be available at established food venues. (dayofthebook)… (more)

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Some of the top names in Western literature will present a roundtable discussion and Q&A session, “Redefining the Western: The Scope of the Genre Today,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Avenue. The event will be held in conjunction with the Western Writers of America convention, June 16-20 at the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. WWA members will also be signing their works, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Scheduled participants at the library roundtable discussion include WWA President Johnny D. Boggs, a three-time Spur Award-winning writer and Spur finalist this year for his novel “Killstraight”; Oklahoma native and WWA Vice President Robert J. Conley, Cherokee novelist and historian and this year’s recipient of the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Center for the Book; Candy Moulton, the Spur Award-winning author of “Chief Joseph: Guardian of the People” and a prolific magazine nonfiction writer; and WWA past president Cotton Smith, author of “Blood of Bass Tillman” and a Spur finalist this year for his short story “Morning War,” published in “The Way of the West” anthology from Leisure Books. The panel will be moderated by Oklahoma native D.L. Birchfield, children’s author, Choctaw Indian historian and Spur Award-winning novelist for “Field of Honor.” Since 1953, the nonprofit Western Writers of America (www.westernwriters.org) has promoted and honored Western literature, fiction and nonfiction. Its more than 600 members include novelists, historians, screenwriters, songwriters, poets, agents and editors. The Spur Awards for the best Western literature of 2008 will be presented at the convention on Saturday, June 20, and Elmore Leonard will be presented the Owen Wister Award for lifetime contributions to the genre. For more information, call (405) 231-8650. (benjclark)… (more)

Various writers reads from Hell In The Heartland.

Annihilation Press (they're friends of Twilight Tales) have a new anthology: Hell In The Heartland, edited by Roger Trexler and our own Martel Sardina. Join us for a full evening of readers to include: Michael Penkas, Wayne Allen Salee, Lawrence Santoro, C.T. Thieme, Nikki Pill, Harold Holt, Richard Chwedyk, Wally Cwik. (bookjones)… (more)