Local author book signing, Sept. 21

Mel Makaw.

Mel Makaw (aka Mel White), contributing writer for The Loop newspaper, is also an author of four books. Her most recent is the newly published "ON TILT," six short stories, a poem and a novella. Previous publications include "woman proud, woman strong" (a collection of woman pride and lesbian pride writings), "Morningland of Dreams" (poetry and lyrics) and "On the Bright Side" (a collection of columns).

To celebrate the release of her latest, Mel will be signing books on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tehachapi Arts Center, 116 E. Tehachapi Blvd. Come on by and say hi, and pick up a copy of the twilight zone-esque tales in "ON TILT."