TOM ROULSTONE, author of "Elisabeth: Passage of Promise," will sign copies of his book, Monday, noon-2 p.m., Seagull Book, 31 W. 10600 South, Sandy, and Tuesday, noon-2 p.m., Seagull Book, 242 E. 6400 South, Murray.
DAVID FARLAND, also known as Dave Wolverton,fantasy novelist whose series "Runelords" is his trademark, will direct a novelist's workshop, Monday-Friday, Days Inn, 7251 S. 300 West. Registration cost is $300 at the door (435-986-3858, 818-987-5028 or e-mail dwolvert@xmission.com).
JULIE BAGLEY JENSEN, author of "The Essential Mormon Cookbook: Green Jell-O, Funeral Potatoes and Other Secret Combinations," will sign copies of her book, Tuesday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Jordan Landing, 7157 S. Plaza Center Drive, West Jordan.
LYLE & TRACY SHAMO, authors of "Debt Free on Any Income," will speak and sign copies of their book, Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., Southpointe Deseret Book, 10673 S. State.
KATY KING, author of "City of Suspects," will read from and sign copies of her book, Friday, 7 p.m., The King's English, 1511 S. 1500 East.
PAUL KELLY, author of "Courage in a Season of War," will sign copies of his book, Saturday, noon-2 p.m., Layton Deseret Book, Layton Hills Mall.
DANI EYRE, attorney and executive director, American Civil Liberties Union, Utah, will discuss "Civil Liberties in the Post 9/11 Era," Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Robber's Roost Bookstore, Main Street, Torrey, call 435-425-3141.
JANINE SIMONS CREAGER, author of "He Marked the Path: Following the Savior on the Pathway to Peace," Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Carr Stationery, 185 S. Main, Bountiful.
BROKIE & D.K. BROWN FICTION CONTEST, sponsored by Sunstone Magazine, invites submissions about LDS experience, theology or worldview. Short stories — up to 6,000 words; short-short stories — up to 1,500 words. Deadline for submissions is June 30 (801-355-5926 or e-mail info@sunstoneonline.com).
UTAH ARTS COUNCIL ORIGINAL WRITING CONTEST, including categories such as novel, poetry, short story and personal essay, is calling for entries due June 25, 4 p.m., Utah Arts Council, 617 E. South Temple (236-7555).
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