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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
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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
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