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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
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