LITERATURE

BOOKSIGNINGS. Borders Books and Music. 4235 N. Oracle Road. 292-1331. John Duncklee reads from and signs his books Coyotes I Have Known, Good Years For The Buzzards, and his new book Quest, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Dana Andrew Jennings reads from and signs Me, Dad, & Number 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13.

BOOKSIGNINGS. Clues Unlimited. 123 S. Broadway Village. 326-8533. Brian Andrew Laird signs To Bury The Dead from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.

BOOKSIGNING. The Book Mark. 5001 E. Speedway. 881-6350. Join Tim Sandlin for a signing and reading of Social Blunders from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Call 881-6350 for information.

CALL FOR ENTRIES. The Arizona Authors Association is now accepting entries for their 16th annual Literary Contest. Both published and unpublished writers may compete for awards in essay, poetry and short story categories; entries must be unpublished. Deadline is July 29. For contest rules, send an SASE to: AAA Literary Contest, 3509 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 117-C, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3339.

CALL FOR ENTRIES. The Society of Southwestern Authors is now accepting entries for the 1997 Short Story Contest. Stories of 2,500 words or less may be submitted. There is a $10 entry fee. For submission information, send SASE to: SSA Short Story Contest, 10050 E. Ray Ann Place, Tucson, AZ 85749. Submission deadline is May 31.

CALL FOR ENTRIES. The American Poetry Association announces its National Open Poetry Contest. Cash prizes, including a $500 grand prize, will be awarded upon publication. All submissions must be original. Limit entry to one poem, of any style, not exceeding 25 lines. Send poem, with name and address, to American Poetry Association, P.O. Box 1216-W, Highland Park, IL 60035. Submission deadline is April 30.

CALL FOR ENTRIES. The Heart of Film International Screenplay Competition seeks feature-length entries in two categories: Adult/Mature action drama, and Family/Children. Prizes for both categories include $3,500, participation in the Heart of Film Mentorship Program, and airfare and accommodations to attend the Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference in Austin, Texas, in October. Entries must be postmarked by May 15. Call 1-800-310-FEST or send SASE to AFF, 1600 Nueces, Austin, Texas 78701, for information.

DEAD POET'S SOCIETY. Let your creative juices flow! A safe place to read poetry and prose. Discussion and feedback are encouraged. We are interested in your writing and thoughts. Bi-monthly meetings. Come join us! Call 750-1482 for information.

POETRY READING. The UA Poetry Center's free spring reading series continues with a reading by internationally-acclaimed poet C.K. Williams. Mark your calendar the following upcoming events: Al Young on April 23, and a Persona reading on April 30. All readings are free and start at 8 p.m. in the UA Modern Languages Building auditorium.

POETRY READING. The Book Mark. 5001 E. Speedway. 881-6350. Join in an open reading of original works, with a featured poet to warm up the floor, every third Saturday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

VOICE AND RANGE. Voice And Range Registry. 741 S. Third Ave. The Writers' New Voice and Range is a registry service offering a variety of programs for writers of all abilities. The One-On-One Consultation Service offers stylized consultations pairing established local writers with emerging community writers of fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction. Anthologies, Contests, Festivals and Collaboration, a New Writers Voice and Range Workshop, meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting April 22 and continuing through May 27. Inquire about the Actors' Synaesthetic Workshop and Film Project. Sliding fees, discounts and waivers are available. Call Becky Byrkit at 791-0463 for information and registration.

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