SPECIAL EVENT
The Book-In-Hand Roadshow is a half-day primer on self-publishing, also called "print on demand."
It is designed to help authors understand the new world of self-publishing.
The seminar will be hosted by Jennifer Basye Sander, author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Published," and Ingrid Lundquist, author of "Results-Driven Event Planning."
The seminar will cover editing, book cover design, photo selection, the Espresso Book Machine at the Central Sacramento Library, and crafting a book event.
The Roadshow takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Placer Arts, 808 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Cost is $95. To register and for more information: (916) 719-1776, www.thebookin handroadshow.com.
AUTHOR APPEARANCE
WEDNESDAY
Alison P. Coudert for "Religion, Magic and Science in Early Modern Europe and America," 1 p.m. at the UC Davis Bookstore, Memorial Union, University of California, Davis.
BOOK SALES
WEDNESDAY
• "Isn't It Romantic"-themed sale, 1 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Highlands-Antelope Library, 4235 Antelope Road, Antelope; (916) 591-7269.
SATURDAY
• Thousands of used books in most genres, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento; (916) 264-2920.
• Thousands of used books in most genres, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doris Foley Historical Library, 211 N. Pine St., Nevada City; (530) 265-1407.
CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB
The Sacramento branch of the California Writers Club will host three events; the public is invited:
• Friday: Writers network meeting, 9 a.m. at IHOP, 2216 Sunrise Blvd., Rancho Cordova; (916) 213-0798. Guest speaker will be Tim Flynn of RelKey Books on "Self-Publishing for all Genres."
• Feb. 10: Open-microphone night, 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 6111 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights;
(916) 344-5778.
• Feb. 18: Luncheon meeting, 11 a.m. at Tokyo Buffet, 7217 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights; (916) 213-0798 ($14 nonmembers). Guest speaker will be Cindy Sample, author of "Dying for a Dance," on "The Pothole-filled Path to Publication and Promotion."
For more information: www.cwcsacramentowriters.orgor (916) 213-0798.
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