Events coming up at the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa:

Free Workshop for Writers:  Creating Believable Characters

The Friends of the Altadena Library  and Sisters in Crime presents award winning author Darrell James, who will be speaking on “Creating Believable Characters” on Sat., March 7, at 2 PM.  James is the author of Body Count: a Killer Collection, an anthology of fifteen mystery short stories. His work has appeared in numerous magazines and his book anthology Landmarked for Murder.

“Darrell James has created unforgettable characters . . . from the sci-fi flavored Lydia, to the hilarious Sweaty Money, to the horrifying Running in Place. And don’t miss the tragic, yet triumphant Motherhouse.”—Sue Ann Jaffarian, author of the award winning Odelia Grey Mystery Series.

Women’s History Program:  Robin Maxwell with Signora da Vinci hosted by Ellen Snortland

Critics have called this seventh in a series of historical novels by Maxwell “utterly engrossing and glittering with color. Lorenzo the Magnificent, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and his courageous, passionate mother, Caterina, walk through the pages of this book, radiating life and touching the heart.   I will never see the Mona Lisa with the same eyes again.”—Sandra Worth, author of The King’s Daughter.  This special Women’s History Month event, slated for Mon. March 9 at 7 p.m., will be hosted by news columnist and Altadena resident Ellen Snortland.