The New Short Fiction Series that bills...

The New Short Fiction Series that bills itself as “L.A.’s only live literary magazine presents “My Brain Escapes Me” by Robert Steven Rhine at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.

Rhine, a San Fernando Valley resident, has published short fiction in more than 65 magazines plus several anthologies. Featured Tuesday will be spoken-word artist Sally Shore and guest performers Bill Lee Brown, Rob Elk, Benito Martinez and Rafael Noble. $10. (323) 662-7900.

L.A. Times columnist Al Martinez will talk about Los Angeles and his first novel, “The Last City Room,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Platt Branch Library, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 348-5666.

Dr. Mark Goulston will sign and discuss his book, “The Six Secrets of a Lasting Relationship: How to Fall in Love Again--and Stay There,” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borders Books & Music, 14651 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Clyde Wray will read and sign “Unswayed She Came: 101 Love Sonnets,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. (818) 728-6593.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, author Stephen Dolainski will sign and discuss his book, “Romantic Days and Nights in Los Angeles,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Barnes & Noble, 245 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale. (818) 246-4677.

Author Catherine Ryan Hyde will discuss and sign her book, “Electric God,” a contemporary interpretation of the Book of Job, at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (818) 380-1636.

Authors Judith Love Cohen and David A. Katz will sign and discuss their book, “Lessons in Love: A Guide to Making Your Loving Relationship Last a Lifetime,” at 7 p.m. Saturday at Bookstar, 12136 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (818) 505-9528.

Author Sue Alexander will sign and discuss her book for young people 5 and older, “Behold the Trees,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pages, 18399 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. (818) 342-6657.