On Feb. 26, Writers on the Spit will host the Fourth Friday Readings at The Lodge at Sherwood Village, 660 Evergreen Farm Way in Sequim at 6:30 p.m. Two prolific authors from Sequim are the featured writers for February.

If you’re looking for a bit of romance or a dash of fun, these two speakers have you covered.

Jayne Nichols is the pen name for Karen Papandrew. She writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels.

“Every romance story needs two things,” Papandrew says. “A love story and a happy ending.” Building on those basic ingredients her series of books offer a lively variety for different tastes. You can meet all the authors that make up the three faces of Jayne at www.nicholsanddymes.com.

Jon Eekhoff was born in a small Kansas town and has spent a lifetime trying to escape that fact. He has spent over 25 years teaching English and teaches at Sequim High School. His stories and poetry have been published in Peninsula College’s “Tidepools” and last year’s “Rainshadow Poetry Anthology.” He is working on three quirky novels. His travels, concert reviews and ridiculous ideas can be found at joneekhoff.com.

An hour of 5-minute open mic readings will follow the two guest speakers. Interested writers should come early to submit their names.

For guidelines, contact Ruth Marcus at Rmarcus@olypen.com.