Oregon Writers' Colony
Barry Cadish, author of DAMN, reflections on life's biggest regrets, will tell the story of how his idea went from a website to a book. Powell's-Beaverton, 8725 SW Cascade Ave, 643-3131, 7 pm , free
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group
The Black Gryphon, by Mercedes Lackey. Barnes & Noble, 1720 N Jantzen Beach, 283-2800, 7 pm
Rita Rudner
A reading from a very funny book, Tickled Pink, from a very funny woman. Just ask HBO. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, free
* Edna O-Brien
Ireland's "best known banned Irish writer" since James Joyce! Prolific, sexy, daring, pushing boundaries. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, SW Broadway & Main, 7:30 pm, $23
Discerning the Divine Author in the Genetic Information
With William A. Rottschaefer, prof of philosophy. Lewis & Clark College, 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, 768-7495, 3:30 pm-5 pm
Women of Spirit
A collection of writing from 35 women who kick ass. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, 228-4651, 7:30 pm, free
