Four UC Davis faculty authors will read from their works of prose and poetry during November in an annual public reading series held on campus. The series is intended to put "a selection of the best writing talent we have in the public spotlight," says Jack Hicks, director of the UC Davis creative writing program. "This is the first time we've done it campuswide to recognize the fact that fine poetry and prose are being written across disciplines, genders and ethnic origins." Those who will read from their works are Max Byrd, John Stewart, Elizabeth Tallent and Jack Forbes. The readings, which begin Monday, Nov. 1, are open to the public and are free.