The descriptor "New York Times Bestselling Author" isn't exactly what it used to be. Nicolas Sparks literally craps bestsellers. Then again, if becoming a bestselling author was easy we'd probably do it ... you know ... instead of pounding out sentences late into the night for little to no recognition here in our Volcano-issue cubicle. Author J.A. Jance has published like a gazillion mystery and crime novels. She's a legitimate New York Times Bestselling Author, not to mention a half-time Seattleite. Thursday Jance will speak and sign books at the University Place Library. Free tickets to the event are available from the library in advance.

[University Place Library, 12:30 and 7 p.m., no cover, 3609 Market Place W.
University Place, 253.565.9447]