I've been invited to serve as moderator for the Brandeis Annual Book and Author Luncheon to be held on May 6 at the Sheraton Carlsbad.

This year's panel will include novelist Alan Russell, mystery writer Taffy Cannon, and novelist Aline Ohanesian.

All proceeds from the luncheon will go to the Sustaining the Mind campaign. $65, $75, or $90 to Suzie Kaplan, 6991 Batista St., San Diego 92111.

For more information, to hear the lunch choices, or to make a reservation, please contact Gayle Wise, bncfnp@aol.com or Cynthia Birnbaum, cfsbirnbaum@gmail.com.