Literary Calendar

Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

The StoryTelling Company - Dinner show featuring original “Tales of the West” by Sandy Compton. Today, 5 p.m., Ivano’s Ristorante Italiano, 102 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Show only: $7/adults, $4/age 12 and younger. (208) 263-0211

Sharon Olds - New York poet and scholar appears as part of the Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall Globe Room. (509) 313-6681

Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers - Doreen Fox Kelsey of Kelsey Consulting Services will present “The Trial and Tribulations of a Financial Writer,” geared to tax issues for authors. Thursday, noon, Old Country Buffet, 5504 N. Division St. Lunch purchase required at the door. (509) 325-2072

Merle Martin and James Parry - Signings of Martin’s “Love Never Ages” and “Colors of the Soul,” and Parry’s “Book All the Teachers.” Friday, 5-8 p.m., Simply Northwest, 8 N. Post St. (509) 459-8206

Jean Flanigen and Dawn Nelson - Signings of Flanigen’s “The Zhombie Conspiracy” and “The Zhombie Connection,” and Nelson’s “A Cowgirl Remembers When” and “A Cowgirl’s Justice.” Friday, 6-8 p.m., Olive It Cafe, 3402 N. Crestline St. (509) 413-1589

John Rybicki - Sponsored by Eastern Washington University’s Inland Northwest Center for Writers, he presents new and favorite poems including selections from his book, “We Bed Down into Water.” Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Merle Martin - Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Hastings Books, 101 E. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464

James Parry - Local author and former teacher will sign copies of his humorous memoir “Book All the Teachers: An Irreverent Ride Through Middle School.” Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Book signings - Bob Manion’s “The Treehouse” and “Santa’s Heroes”; Jean Flanigen’s “The Zhombie Conspiracy” and “The Zhombie Connection”; Dawn Nelson’s “A Cowgirl Remembers When” and “A Cowgirl’s Justice”; Sharon Cramer’s “Cougar Cub Tales”; and Robert Pillsbury’s “Crossroads.” Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Alice Porter Memorial Library, 402 S. Whitman Ave., Rosalia, Wash.

Chris Majer - Discussion and signing of his self-improvement book “The Power to Transform 90 Days to a New You.” Saturday, 2 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-1684

James Vasquez - Local poet signs his book “Prophets of the Old Testament: A Classic Collection of Biblical Heroes in Verse.” Saturday, 7 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 922-1684