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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Tommy Hays in conversation with Mindy Friddle
DESCRIPTION:Sunday June 7\, 2-3:30 PM EDT\nPrice: Free\nRegistration: Seating is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025.\nVenue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nTommy Hays is an acclaimed Southern writer\, whose fiction grows out of his emotional connections to places he’s lived and known—Greenville\, South Carolina; Asheville\, North Carolina; and Atlanta. His novels are The Pleasure Was Mine (St. Martin’s Press 2005)\, In the Family Way (Random House\, 1999)\, Sam’s Crossing (Atheneum 1992)\, and YA novel What I Came to Tell You (Egmont\, USA 2013). He has published stories\, profiles and book reviews in magazines\, newspapers and literary journals such as Redbook\, Our State\, The Atlanta Constitution\, The Charlotte Observer\, Smoky Mountain Living\, Still: The Journal\, The Chattahoochee Review\, and storySouth. \nThe winner of many literary awards\, he is founder and formerExecutive Director of the Great Smokies Writing Program\, UNC Asheville’s community writing program as well as Lecturer Emeritus in the Master of Liberal Arts program. \nABOUT THE BOOK-The Marriage Bed:\nA freak accident comes on the heels of a startling revelation—laying bare the foundation of a marriage\, and a husband is left to grapple with the aftermath. \nA poetry professor at a small college in Asheville\, NC\, Asa Flowers\, comes home one stormy evening to find his wife Betsy inexplicably distraught. As the evening goes on\, the couple end up in a heated argument that sends Asa to sleep out in their garage apartment for the first time intwenty-five years of marriage. The next morning\, he wakes to blue sky and an altered world.  \nUnfolding over a few tense weeks and told from multiple points of view\, this novel explores how a tragedy can assume as many shapes as the people it touches. Asa finds himself reckoning with torn feelings about his marriage and confusion about how to proceed in his complicated relationships with his adult children. As he gradually absorbs revelations—so much he didn’t know or understand during his long marriage—he finds himself drawn uneasily toward a new world\, one in which he must shed much of his old identity if he is to survive and\, more important\, rededicate himself to being a father.  \nABOUT MINDY FRIDDLE:\nMindy Friddle’s first novel\, The Garden Angel\, was selected for Barnes and Noble’s Discover Great New Writers program. Secret Keepers\, her second novel\, won the Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction. Regal House published Mindy’s third novel\, Her Best Self\, in 2024. Mindy’s short fiction has appeared in Hard to Find: An Anthology of New Southern Gothic\, storySouth\, Orca\, LitMag\, Hayden’s Ferry Review\, Southern Humanities Review\, and many other journals. Mindy holds an MFA in fiction from Warren Wilson. She lives on Edisto Island\, South Carolina.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/an-afternoon-with-tommy-hays-in-conversation-with-mindy-friddle/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night-Featuring Melissa Whiteford St. Clair
DESCRIPTION:Share your writing at Open Mic Night! Whether you are published or not\, whether you’ve written a novel\, poem\, short story or something else of interest we want to hear YOU! It’s easy\, and great exposure and practice.\nIf you’re interested in reading as part of Open Mic night? Just email ginger@patconroyliterarycenter.org and you’ll be added to the list \nOpen Mic this month will feature Melissa Whiteford St. Clair\, and her books will be available for sale and signing. \nWe will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other writers in many genres.. \nAbout Our Featured Writer\nFounder of White Girl Advocacy\, Melissa Whiteford St. Clair is a poet and social justice advocate. Melissa has published three books of poetry “Home Work A Collection of Poems Sparked by One White Woman’s Journey on the Matter of Race\,” “Heart Work A Heart-Centered Collection of Poems\,” and “Origins + Crossroads Poems Traversing Time with the Intrepid Harriet Tubman\,” and “White Girl Homework\,” a self-guided workbook. She is also a contributing poet to the “South Carolina Bards Poetry Anthology” 2023-25\, and “Finding Common Ground Leaning In To Listen.” She was named the “Rise and Shine: What America Means To Me” State Winner by the South Carolina Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with the entry of a photo and accompanying poem. Her poem\, “Harriet’s Feat to Freedom” was included in the Hilton Head Island Poetry Trail (Mitchelville\, November 2024 to May 2025). She was part of the Piccolo Spoleto Sundown Poetry Series (2025). Melissa’s poem\, “There’s No Bull in Back Issues of Bon Appetit” was selected for The Petrigru Review Fall 2025.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/open-mic-night-featuring-melissa-whiteford-st-clair/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Author Event with Kerry Peresta
DESCRIPTION:Thursday June 18 – 5:00-6:30 PM EDT\nPrice: Free\nRegistration: Seating is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025.\nVenue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nKerry Peresta is a former advertising account executive and copywriter turned thriller whisperer\, whose sharp wit and Southern roots fuel gripping tales of suspense. After decades of crafting punchy headlines and captivating campaigns\, she traded the corporate world for full time writing and the salty air of Hilton Head Island\, South Carolina. She is the author of the Olivia Callahan Suspense series\, a five-book collection\, and standalone thriller Back Before Dawn\, all published by Level Best Books. Creator of the weekly humor column “The Lighter Side\,” 2009-2011\, Capital Journal\, Pierre\, SD; she’s also written articles for Local Life Magazine\, Lady Lowcountry Magazine\, Bluffton Breeze\, and Island Events Magazine; contributed a short story for the anthology Rock\, Roll & Ruin\, published by Down & Out Books; and co-created the mystery podcast “Guns\, Knives & Lipstick.” She is a member of Mystery Writers of America\, Sisters in Crime\, Island Writers Network\, South Carolina Writers Association\, and Int’l Thriller Writers. Discover more at kerryperesta.com. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nIn The Shaking\, book five of Kerry Peresta’s suspense series\, Olivia Callahan faces her most perilous case yet. Years after surviving a traumatic brain injury that reshaped her identity\, Olivia is now a seasoned P.I. navigating the shadows of her past and the dangers of her present. When a seemingly routine investigation spirals into a web of deceit\, betrayal\, and a chilling conspiracy tied to her own history\, Olivia must confront forces that threaten to unravel everything she’s fought to rebuild. As secrets surface and the stakes escalate\, Olivia’s courage and cunning are pushed to the limit in a race against time to uncover the truth before it destroys her.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/author-event-with-kerry-peresta/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Camp Conroy Week Two: Summer Camp for 12-14  Year Olds Starts Soon!
DESCRIPTION:Camp Conroy’s AI: Artful Intelligence Camp for ages 12–14 runs June 22–26. Young writers and artists will explore creativity\, storytelling\, art\, and technology with professional writers\, teachers\, and artists. \nSpace is limited and registration is filling quickly\, so if you are interested\, register your child (or grandchild) today! \nTo register\, use this Eventbrite link:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-conroy-2026-day-camp-for-young-writers-artists-tickets-1986852598607?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \nJune 22-26 for 12-14 year olds\nSpace is limited to 10 campers\nHosted by the non-profit Pat Conroy Literary Center and held at the Center’s campus at 601 Bladen Street in Beaufort. \nThis years’ camp theme is AI-Artful Intelligence\, Creativity and Technology. We will discover how AI can sometimes enhance (not replace!) human creativity by building a book together-creating both individually and collaboratively. The campers will write\, design\, critique\, edit all in preparation for publication of a book. \nCampers will be guided through their creative endeavors by Camp Conroy’s talented counselors\, 3 full-time adult instructors\, and special guests presenters and instructors. Campers will each receive a copy of the camp anthology on publication after the camp concludes. \nAdult instructors include: \nMiho Kinnas\, a Japanese poet/writer residing on Hilton Head. She is the author of three poetry collections and one book (about to be two books). This is her 9thyear as an instructor at Camp Conroy. \nDeidre Garr Johns\, a writer and 20-year veteran teacher also residing on Hilton Head\, and is a published author of poetry and children’s fiction This is her second year as an instructor at Camp Conroy. \nThomas ‘TJ’ Belasco\, taught English literature and composition for 34 years and lives in Beaufort. TJ\, a newly-appointed board member of the Conroy Literary Center\, is also a published author \nLinda Warner Constantino- a few words of background as a designer:I am a natural teacher. I love to learn how to create new things. I taught Illustration for 20 years at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah\, Georgia. My students fed my enthusiasm for creativity. I like to think I did the same. \nCamp Conroy invites diversity and inclusivity among our campers with respect to race\, religion\, ability and all others aspects of identity. Scholarships are available to assist campers who might not otherwise be able to take part in this experience. \nThe $250 registration fee includes one week of instruction\, camp activities and healthy daily snacks. (This is a day camp; overnight lodging and meals are not included. \nSponsorships: WE welcome your tax-deductible donations to the nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center to sponsor a camper\, camp counselor\, instructor or guest presenters. \nQuestions: Email us at contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/2026-camp-conroy-summer-camp-save-the-dates/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Author Event with Paul Attaway
DESCRIPTION:The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with author Paul Attaway at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort) on July 30 from 5-6:30. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited for this free event; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nPaul was born and raised in the Atlanta\, Georgia area\, met his wife\, Lyn\, in college at Georgetown University and they now live in Charleston\, South Carolina. After college graduation in 1985\, Paul received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1988. Paul and Lyn then married and settled in Phoenix\, AZ where they raised three children.\nPaul was a lawyer for two years before moving into the business world\, and over the next thirty years\, Paul started several successful businesses before retiring from this life and moving to Charleston\, South Carolina.\nWhen Paul and Lyn aren’t spending time together or being grandparents\, Paul is working on his next book\, Substack post\, or guiding walking history tours around Charleston. Learn more about Paul\, upcoming appearances\, and his next novel at www.paulattaway.com. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nBlood Rivalry\, an Atkins Family Low Country Saga\, is Paul\nAttaway’s third book in a series of interlocking stories surrounding\nthe lives of two brothers\, Eli and Walker Atkins\, living in\nCharleston\, South Carolina.\nIn Blood Rivalry\, the year is 1994 and Eli and Walker\, married\,\npursuing careers and raising families\, find themselves entangled\nwith the ruthless and powerful Dunsmore family\, a family that will\nstop at nothing to put their son\, the governor of South Carolina\, in the White House. Either Walker and Eli stop them\, or they’ll be\ncrushed by the Dunsmore’s quest.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/author-event-with-paul-attaway/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Author Event: Emily Carpenter in Conversation with Kimberly Brock
DESCRIPTION:Thursday August 27 from 5-6:30.\nBooks will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited for this free event; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025. \nABOUT THE BOOK\nLike a gender-flipped Saltburn set amidst the moss-draped\, haunted beauty of Savannah\, this intoxicating blend of Southern suspense and modern witchcraft from bestselling author Emily Carpenter casts a spell of class\, power\, and possession. \nIn a city where ghosts linger in the moss and money buys salvation\, a struggling psychicis drawn into Savannah’s glittering elite\, as obsession and need curdle the lines between magic and madness\, seduction and salvation\, pirates and protectors… \nABOUT THE AUTHORS\nEMILY CARPENTER is a bestselling author of suspense novels including Burying the Honeysuckle Girls\, The Weight of Lies and Gothictown.\nBorn and raised in Birmingham\, Alabama\, she graduated from Auburn University and worked in New York City as an actor\, producer\, screenwriter\, and behind-the-scenes assistant for the CBS shows As the World Turns and Guiding Light before returning to her southern roots.\nShe now lives with her family outside Atlanta\, Georgia\, and can be found online at EmilyCarpenterAuthor.com. \nKIMBERLY BROCK is the award-winning author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare and The River Witch. She is the founder of Tinderbox Writers Workshop and has served as a guest lecturer for many regional and national writing workshops including at the Pat Conroy Literary Center. She lives near Atlanta with her husband and three children.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/author-event-emily-carpenter-in-conversation-with-kimberly-brock/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Dana Ridenour Book Launch- All the Hidden Pieces
DESCRIPTION:Saturday September 5\, 5:00-7:00PM EDT\nPrice: Free \nRegistration: Refreshments will be served and space is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025. \nVenue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nDana Ridenour is a retired FBI agent and the award-winning author of the Lexie Montgomery thriller series. Behind the Mask was named one of the best indie books of 2016 by Kirkus\nReviews\, while Beyond the Cabin won the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Award for best thriller or suspense novel\, and Below the Radar was the 2020 Readers’ Favorite gold-medal winner in\nthe thriller genre as well as the 2021 Feathered Quill Book Awards gold/first-place winner for best adult fiction. Dana has also written two television screenplays. Her screenplay for Below\nthe Radar was a finalist for an Atlanta International Screenplay Award.\nAn avid kayak angler and hiker\, Dana lives in Beaufort\, South Carolina\, where she is working on her fifth novel. \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nWhen Julia Chandler’s husband dies in a late-night car crash\, grief and betrayal drive her to do something impulsive: hike all 2\,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Joined by three of her oldest friends\, each carrying secrets of their own\, Julia sets out to rediscover herself. What begins as an escape soon becomes a test of endurance\, courage\, and trust. As the friends tackle brutal climbs\, raging storms\, and dangerous wildlife encounters\, they begin to shed the layers of guilt\, fear\, and regret that have long defined them. But when a heart-stopping accident\noccurs on the trail\, their strength and courage are pushed to the next level. From Georgia to Maine\, each mile forces them to face the truths they’ve buried for years. An emotional\, heart pounding story about the unbreakable bonds that carry us through life’s roughest miles and the transformative power of nature\, All the Hidden Pieces invites readers to reflect on the hidden pieces we all carry and the beauty of finding wholeness again.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/dana-ridenour-book-launch-all-the-hidden-pieces/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Author Event: An Evening with Susan Beckham Zurenda in Conversation with Cassandra King
DESCRIPTION:Thursday September 10 – 5:00-6:30 PM EDT\nPrice: Free\nRegistration: Seating is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025.\nVenue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nHer latest novel\, No Way Out but Through\, scheduled for August 2026\, continues her exploration of Southern life and human connection. Two women of different generations—one scarred by an abusive teen marriage and the other by an alcoholic husband—come together to grapple with their inner demons and confront their untold stories. \nABOUT THE AUTHORS:\nSusan Beckham Zurenda- taught English for 33 years on the college level and at the high school level to AP students. Her debut novel\, Bells for Eli (Mercer University Press\, March 2020; paperback edition March 2021)\, was selected the first place winner for Best First Book—Fiction in the 2021 IPPY (Independent Publisher Book Awards)\, a Foreword Indie Book Award finalist\, a Winter 2020 Okra Pick by the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance\, a 2020 Notable Indie on Shelf Unbound\, a 2020 finalist for American Book Fest Best Book Awards\, and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for 2021. Susan has won numerous awards for her short fiction\, including winning the South Carolina Fiction Prize twice. Her second novel\, The Girl From the Red Rose Motel (Mercer University Press\, September 2023)\, was the recipient of the 2024 Patricia Winn Award in Southern Fiction\, Gold Medal winner in the 2024 IPPY Awards for Southeast Fiction\, a 2024 Pushcart Prize nominee\, a Shelf Unbound 2023 Notable 100 books\, and a finalist in the American Book Fest Awards. The author lives in Spartanburg\, SC. \nCASSANDRA KING- is the award-winning author of two books of non-fiction and five novels\, Making Waves\, The Sunday Wife\, The Same Sweet Girls\, Queen of Broken Hearts\, and Moonrise\, as well as numerous short stories and articles.The Sunday Wife was a Book Sense Pick and a People magazine Page Turner of the Week; on release\, The Same Sweet Girls was the number one Book Sense selection nationwide. Queen of Broken Hearts\, was a Book of the Month Club and Literary Guild selection. Her latest book\, Tell Me a Story\, was named SIBA’s non-fiction Book of the Year. In 2025\, Cassandra was the recipient of the Harper Lee Prize\, a lifetime achievement award presented by the Harper Lee Foundation. A native of L. A. (Lower Alabama)\, Cassandra resides in Beaufort\, South Carolina\, where she is honorary chair of the Pat Conroy Literary Center.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/author-event-an-evening-with-susan-beckham-zurenda-in-conversation-with-cassandra-king/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Book Club Convention-Save the Date!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention\, hosted by the Pat Conroy Literary Center\, on September 25–26\, 2026! \nFor ten years\, book clubs\, book lovers\, authors\, and literary friends have gathered to celebrate stories that connect us\, inspire us\, and spark unforgettable conversations. This milestone year promises engaging author discussions\, memorable keynote speakers\, opportunities to connect with fellow readers\, and plenty of literary magic along the way. \nWhether you’ve joined us from the beginning or this will be your very first convention\, we can’t wait to celebrate a decade of books and community together. \n📚 Save the dates: September 25–26\, 2026\n📍 More details and featured guests coming soon!
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/10th-annual-book-club-convention-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Beaufort\, South Carolina\, Beaufort\, SC\, US
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Author Event:  Book Launch and Lowcountry Celebration with Author Lynn Seldon
DESCRIPTION:Thursday October 1 – 4:00-6:00 PM EDT\nPrice: Free\nRegistration: Refreshments from the Pat Conroy Cookbook will be served and space is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025. \nVenue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort\nJoin us for a book launch and lowcountry celebration in honor of Lynn Seldon’s new book:Pat Conroy’s Lowcountry.  \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nDiscover the landscapes\, culture\, and communities that shaped one of the South’s most beloved literary voices through an immersive journey across South Carolina’s storied Lowcountry. From the tidal marshes and historic streets of Charleston to the quiet charm of Beaufort\, readers are invited to explore the places that inspired a lifetime of storytelling by Pat Conroy. This engaging history and travel narrative highlights the region’s rich heritage\, coastal beauty\, and vibrant culture while tracing the author’s deep personal connection to the communities he called home. \nFollow the path through beloved Lowcountry destinations including Fripp Island\, St. Helena Island\, and Daufuskie Island―locations that appear frequently in Conroy’s novels and memoirs. The journey also explores formative chapters of his life\, from his time as a cadet at The Citadel to his years teaching in Beaufort County schools and on remote coastal islands. \nBlending literary history\, regional storytelling\, and practical travel inspiration\, this richly detailed guide offers readers a unique perspective on the South Carolina Lowcountry. Along the way\, it highlights historic landmarks\, Gullah Geechee heritage\, scenic waterways\, renowned coastal cuisine\, and authentic local experiences that continue to define this extraordinary region. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR:\nLynn Seldon is a veteran travel journalist who has written for Southern Living\, Garden & Gun\, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, and hundreds of other print and online publications. He has also authored or coauthored more than a half dozen books\, including 100 Things to Do in the South Carolina Lowcountry Before You Die\, 100 Things to Do in Charleston Before You Die\, and 100 Things to Do in Savannah Before You Die (with Cele Seldon);\nOur Vanishing Americana: A South Carolina Portrait (with Cele Seldon and Mike Lassiter); and Virginia’s Ring and Carolina’s Ring\, the first two novels of his “Ring Trilogy.” Seldon’s friend and mentor Pat Conroy called Virginia’s Ring “a triumph and a tour de force\,” while Cassandra King called Carolina’s Ring “an unforgettable story of love\, loss\, and redemption.” Seldon and his wife\, fellow travel journalist Cele Seldon\, live in Beaufort\, South Carolina
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/author-event-book-launch-and-lowcountry-celebration-with-author-lynn-seldon/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Go ahead and hold the dates.\nThe 11th Annual Conroy Festival will be held on Thursday October 22\,through Sunday\, October 25\, as a series of free and ticketed events in Beaufort\, SC\, featuring author discussions\, writers workshops\, poetry readings\, a screening of one of a film adaptation of one of Pat’s beloved novels\, and more.\nHeld in locations throughout Beaufort and surrounding lowcountry\, this is sure to be an amazing journey.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/11th-annual-pat-conroy-literary-festival/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
CATEGORIES:Other
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