Greg Bear, author of the new "Star Wars" novel, "The Rogue Planet," will sign copies of his book, today, 2-4 p.m., Media Play, Redwood Road store.Stephen L. Tanner, BYU professor of English, will lecture on "The Rich Feast of Nature Writing," today, 8 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, as part of the 2000 Madeleine Festival of the Arts and Humanities. Free.
Glen M. Leonard, Director, LDS Museum of Church History and Art; Robert O. Davis and Richard G. Oman, senior curators of art, Museum of Church History and Art, will speak on "Artists and the Book of Mormon: What They Have Done and What Could Yet Be Done," Thursday, May 11, 7 p.m., Museum Theater, 45 N. West Temple. Free; seating limited.
James Michael Pratt, author of "The Lighthouse Keeper," will sign copies of his book, Friday, May 12, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1780 N. Woodland Park Drive, Layton.
Kathy Christensen, author of "Grandma Belle and Me," will sign copies of her book, Friday, May 12, 7-9 p.m., Borders, Murray; Saturday, June 3, 2-4 p.m., Borders, Crossroads Plaza. For more information, call 801-370-4150.
Charles de Lint, noted fantasy author, will speak as part of Writers Live! Thursday, May 18, 7 p.m., Salt Lake City Library, 209 E. 500 South. His most recent novel, "Forests of the Heart," is scheduled for release in May. For more information, call 524-8200.
L. Kay Gillespie, professor of criminal law at Weber State University and author of "The Unforgiven: Utah's Executed Men," will lead a discussion of Mikal Gilmore's book, "Shot in the Heart," about Gilmore's brother, Gary Gilmore, Wednesday, May 10, 7 p.m., South Branch Library, Bountiful. For more information, call 451-2322.
Megan Smolenyak, author of "In Search of Our Ancestors," will speak about family history and sign copies of her book, Tuesday, May 16, 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1780 N. Woodland Park Drive, Layton; Friday, May 19, 12 Noon, Deseret Book, ZCMI Center store, 36 S. State (call 328-8191) ; and Saturday, May 20, 6-8 p.m. Deseret Book, University Mall, Orem. (Call 801-224-0055.)
Martin Strum, author of "Visions of Antelope Island," will sign copies of his book, Saturday, May 13, 1 p.m.; Ann Chamberlin, Dona Andrews, Raeanne Thayne and Rachel Summers, a k a Charlene Raddon, will conduct a joint author-signing of their books, "Merlin of St. Gilles' Well," "Molly's Dream," "Saving Grace" and "The Scent of Roses," Saturday, May 13, 3 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 7119 S. 1300 East, Midvale.