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SUMMARY:An Evening with novelist Martha B. Boone\, author of Mother Charity
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 25\, 2024 – 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 \nWebsite: Facebook Event Page \nThe nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with retired surgeon turned novelist Martha B. Boone\, author of Mother Charity\, in conversation with retired FBI Special Agent turned novelist Dana Ridenour\, author of the Lexie Montgomery Series\, on Thursday\, July 25\, at 5:00 p.m.\, at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort). \nBooks will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited: please reserve in advance to attend this free author event: 843-379-7025. \nAbout Mother Charity\nEvolving from a naive girl to a competent female surgeon\, Elizabeth has survived the first round of surgery training. What happens next will change her or the hospital forever. After barely surviving her first six months as a trauma intern at Charity Hospital\, Dr. Elizabeth Roberts is exhausted from the long hours\, senseless violence\, and breakneck pace. Despite the tough experience\, she has grown to love New Orleans-its food\, culture\, music\, and people. But now she must endure the hardest rotation in the hospital\, led by her nemesis… who doesn’t think Elizabeth even belongs in the world of surgery. \nNavigating the brutal and exhilarating world of trauma surgery\, she wants to do her duty\, but has bitten off more than she can chew. It’s great training for a surgeon\, but the emotional toll on a previously sweet\, young southern lady may be too much to bear. Once the young doctor discovers what she has to give up to overcome her challenges\, the question arises: will she continue to pursue her dream? If so\, at what cost? \nThis sequel to Martha Boone’s novel The Big Free continues the gripping story of an intern in surgery and all the trials and tribulations that come with it\, from devastating horror to ribald dark humor. \nAbout the Author \nMartha B. Boone\, M.D. was a surgery resident and urology resident at Tulane and trained at Charity Hospital in New Orleans from 1985- 1991. She is one of the first one hundred women board certified in Urology in the United States. Boone retired from the practice of urology after 35 years to travel and write. \nShe was challenged by her mentor Dr. Norman McSwain to memorialize the great Charity Hospital in her novels. Mother Charity is her third book and the sequel to The Big Free. She is also the author of the nonfiction book\, The Unfettered Urologist. \n  \nAbout the Interviewer \nDana Ridenour is the award-winning author of the Lexie Montgomery FBI Series: Behind the Mask\, Beyond the Cabin\, and Below the Radar. Ridenour is a retired FBI special agent who spent most of her career as an undercover operative. She now lives and writes in the South Carolina lowcountry. \n  \n  \n\nThis program and others like this would not be possible without your financial help for which\, as always\, Pat Conroy Literary Center gratefully thanks you.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/an-evening-with-novelist-martha-b-boone-author-of-mother-charity/
LOCATION:Pat Conroy Literary Center\, 601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Interview
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Novelist Martha B. Boone\, Author of Mother Charity
DESCRIPTION:The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with retired surgeon turned novelist Martha B. Boone\, author of Mother Charity\, in conversation with retired FBI Special Agent turned novelist Dana Ridenour\, author of the Lexie Montgomery Series\, on Thursday\, July 25\, at 5:00 p.m.\, at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.\, Beaufort). Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited: please reserve in advance to attend this free author event: 843-379-7025. \nAbout Mother Charity\nEvolving from a naive girl to a competent female surgeon\, Elizabeth has survived the first round of surgery training. What happens next will change her or the hospital forever. After barely surviving her first six months as a trauma intern at Charity Hospital\, Dr. Elizabeth Roberts is exhausted from the long hours\, senseless violence\, and breakneck pace. Despite the tough experience\, she has grown to love New Orleans-its food\, culture\, music\, and people. But now she must endure the hardest rotation in the hospital\, led by her nemesis… who doesn’t think Elizabeth even belongs in the world of surgery. Navigating the brutal and exhilarating world of trauma surgery\, she wants to do her duty\, but has bitten off more than she can chew. It’s great training for a surgeon\, but the emotional toll on a previously sweet\, young southern lady may be too much to bear. Once the young doctor discovers what she has to give up to overcome her challenges\, the question arises: will she continue to pursue her dream? If so\, at what cost?  \nThis sequel to Martha Boone’s novel The Big Free continues the gripping story of an intern in surgery and all the trials and tribulations that come with it\, from devastating horror to ribald dark humor. \nAbout the Author\nMartha B. Boone\, M.D. was a surgery resident and urology resident at Tulane and trained at Charity Hospital in New Orleans from 1985- 1991. She is one of the first one hundred women board certified in Urology in the United States. Boone retired from the practice of urology after 35 years to travel and write. She was challenged by her mentor Dr. Norman McSwain to memorialize the great Charity Hospital in her novels. Mother Charity is her third book and the sequel to The Big Free. She is also the author of the nonfiction book\, The Unfettered Urologist. \nAbout the Interviewer\nDana Ridenour is the award-winning author of the Lexie Montgomery FBI Series: Behind the Mask\, Beyond the Cabin\, and Below the Radar. Ridenour is a retired FBI special agent who spent most of her career as an undercover operative. She now lives and writes in the South Carolina lowcountry.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/an-evening-with-novelist-martha-b-boone-author-of-mother-charity-2/
LOCATION:601 Bladen Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina 29902
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SUMMARY:Children's Book Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27\, 2024 – 10 am – 2 pm EDT\nPrice: Free · Duration: 4 hrs\nLocation: Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion | 130 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, SC 29909 \nWebsite: Facebook Event Page \nThe Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday\, July 27\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion (310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie). The Maritime Center will also be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, and admission is free. \nPresented in partnership between the nonprofit Conroy Center\, the Port Royal Sound Foundation\, the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore\, and DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization\, this special event is free and open to the public. \nStudent volunteers from DAYLO will be hosting picture book read-alouds and bookmark art projects throughout the day. Featured middle-grade mysteries author Susan Diamond Riley will read from her newest Delta & Jax Mystery\, The Sea Devil’s Demise\, at 11:00 a.m. Featured bestselling children’s picture book author Antwan Eady will read from his newest book\, The Last Stand\, at 1:00 p.m. \nOther participating authors and artists include Patricia Bee\, author of Try’umsee’s Wings; Rebecca Chamberlain\, author and artist of Maralee & the Turtles of the Sea; Mary T. Jacobs\, author of the Big Daddy Series; Kellie Langan author of the Tinkie and Bobo series; Susan Montanari\, author of My Dog’s a Chicken; Katherine Robinson\, author of The Crabs on Calhoun; and Laurie Suber\, author of Hunting Island Adventures: A South Carolina State Park Adventure with Levi and Skylin. \nThe Storybook Shoppe will have additional local books available for sale. All participating authors will be available to sign copies of their books. And a food truck will be available for lunch purchases. \nAbout the Featured Authors:\nAuthor of the Delta & Jax Mysteries\, award-winning writer and editor Susan Diamond Riley has worked in the fields of publishing\, journalism\, and education for more than thirty years and has taught and tutored writing at the middle school\, high school\, and college levels. \nShe holds a master of arts degree in children’s literature and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators\, the South Carolina Writers Association\, and the Island Writers Network. She currently lives on Hilton Head Island. \nAntwan Eady is the author of the award-winning picture book Nigel and the Moon (illustrated by Gracey Zhang) and the recently released The Last Stand (illustrated by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey). \nDown the dirt roads of South Carolina’s lowcountry is where Antwan’s understanding of—and appreciation for—family\, community\, and land unfolded. Now he shares those stories with the world. When he isn’t writing\, he’s visiting schools\, libraries\, and colleges throughout the country. A graduate of Clemson University\, Antwan lives in Savannah\, Georgia. \n\nThis program and others like this would not be possible without your financial help for which\, as always\, Pat Conroy Literary Center gratefully thanks you.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/childrens-book-fair-2024/
LOCATION:Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion\, 310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie\, 29909
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Lowcountry Children's Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s annual Lowcountry Children’s Book Fair will be held on Saturday\, July 27\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Weezie Educational Pavilion (310 Okatie Hwy\, Okatie). The Maritime Center will also be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, and admission is free. \nPresented in partnership between the nonprofit Conroy Center\, the Port Royal Sound Foundation\, the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore\, and DAYLO: Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization\, this special event is free and open to the public. \nStudent volunteers from DAYLO will be hosting picture book read-alouds and bookmark art projects throughout the day. Featured middle-grade mysteries author Susan Diamond Riley will read from her newest Delta & Jax Mystery\, The Sea Devil’s Demise\, at 11:00 a.m. Featured bestselling children’s picture book author Antwan Eady will read from his newest book\, The Last Stand\, at 1:00 p.m. The National Park Service will also host a special Read with a Ranger program at noon as well.  \nOther participating authors and artists include Patricia Bee\, author of Try’umsee’s Wings; Rebecca Chamberlain\, author and artist of Maralee & the Turtles of the Sea; Mary T. Jacobs\, author of the Big Daddy Series; Kellie Langan author of the Tinkie and Bobo series; Emma McClure\, author/artist of Beaufort Beaufort: A Coloring Book; Susan Montanari\, author of My Dog’s a Chicken; Katherine Robinson\, author of The Crabs on Calhoun; and Laurie Suber\, author of Hunting Island Adventures: A South Carolina State Park Adventure with Levi and Skylin.  \nThe Storybook Shoppe will have additional local books available for sale. All participating authors will be available to sign copies of their books. And a food truck will be available for lunch purchases.  \nAbout the Featured Authors:\nAuthor of the Delta & Jax Mysteries\, award-winning writer and editor Susan Diamond Riley has worked in the fields of publishing\, journalism\, and education for more than thirty years and has taught and tutored writing at the middle school\, high school\, and college levels. She holds a master of arts degree in children’s literature and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators\, the South Carolina Writers Association\, and the Island Writers Network. She currently lives on Hilton Head Island. \nAntwan Eady is the author of the award-winning picture book Nigel and the Moon (illustrated by Gracey Zhang) and the recently released The Last Stand (illustrated by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey). Down the dirt roads of South Carolina’s lowcountry is where Antwan’s understanding of—and appreciation for—family\, community\, and land unfolded. Now he shares those stories with the world. When he isn’t writing\, he’s visiting schools\, libraries\, and colleges throughout the country. A graduate of Clemson University\, Antwan lives in Savannah\, Georgia.
URL:https://patconroyliterarycenter.org/calendar/lowcountry-childrens-book-fair-3/
LOCATION:Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center
CATEGORIES:Other
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