| Everything about the Lowcountry is the Best, but here are a few Bests of the Bests: |
Best Shrimp & Grits:
Best Breakfast Deal:
Stumphole Landing
18 Halter Court
Elloree, SC
803-826-6111
18 Halter Court
Elloree, SC
803-826-6111
Best Summer Housing Deal:
College of Charleston
40 Coming Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-953-5523
40 Coming Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-953-5523
Best Fried Shrimp:
Dave’s Carry-out
42 Morris Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-7943
42 Morris Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-7943
Sunset Grill
43 Jenkins Road
Hilton Head, SC 29926
843-689-6744
43 Jenkins Road
Hilton Head, SC 29926
843-689-6744
Best Soup:
| News About SMCB Authors |
| For Writers |
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at www.OpenOffice.org. This suite inlcudes spreadsheet, presentation, database, and word
processor software. It will even create .pdf files--and it's free!
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processor software. It will even create .pdf files--and it's free!
The Beaufort ProWriters meet at Common Grounds on Bay Street in Beaufort, typically on
second Tuesdays. There is no charge for ProWriters meetings, which are open to any writers.
Contact: Katherine Tandy Brown, ktbrown@prodigy.net.
second Tuesdays. There is no charge for ProWriters meetings, which are open to any writers.
Contact: Katherine Tandy Brown, ktbrown@prodigy.net.
The Island Writers' Network meets first Mondays at the Heritage Library, located on the
second floor of The Savannah Bank Building, 852 William Hilton Parkway. The bank building
is on the right side of the south-bound lanes of Highway 278, just past Ronnie's Bakery and the
Red Roof Inn. Meetings are at 7:00 pm.
second floor of The Savannah Bank Building, 852 William Hilton Parkway. The bank building
is on the right side of the south-bound lanes of Highway 278, just past Ronnie's Bakery and the
Red Roof Inn. Meetings are at 7:00 pm.
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| Events of Interest to Writers & Readers |
SMCB author Norm Levy now has a blog which provides samples of
poems included in his book, Rhymes for Our Times, as well as
some new poems. Norm has been writing light verse lampooning
headlines for decades. Rhymes for Our Times, published by Salt
Marsh Cottage Books, is a collection of these delightfully funny
and irreverent verses. Norm is now actively writing two-liners
which appear on his Twitter page. He now has more than a
thousand "followers."
Norm has appeared on several radio shows recently, most recently
on NPR's "On Point" broadcast. (Norm's segment is about 26
minutes into the show). Norm was also interviewed on Blog Talk
Radio.
poems included in his book, Rhymes for Our Times, as well as
some new poems. Norm has been writing light verse lampooning
headlines for decades. Rhymes for Our Times, published by Salt
Marsh Cottage Books, is a collection of these delightfully funny
and irreverent verses. Norm is now actively writing two-liners
which appear on his Twitter page. He now has more than a
thousand "followers."
Norm has appeared on several radio shows recently, most recently
on NPR's "On Point" broadcast. (Norm's segment is about 26
minutes into the show). Norm was also interviewed on Blog Talk
Radio.
Jane Hill's short story, "No Time like the Present," won third
place in Whispering Prairie Press's 2011 literary contest in the
category "Flash Fiction." Jane has published two young adult
novels, Clarendon Island and Only a Ghost of a Chance. Her
third novel, Pirate Treasure, is due out this fall.
Jane's "Charlotte books" are humorous historical fiction set in the
South Carolina Lowcountry in the late 1880s. Charlotte, her
young protagonist, now long dead, is believed to be the first ghost
to have her own website.
place in Whispering Prairie Press's 2011 literary contest in the
category "Flash Fiction." Jane has published two young adult
novels, Clarendon Island and Only a Ghost of a Chance. Her
third novel, Pirate Treasure, is due out this fall.
Jane's "Charlotte books" are humorous historical fiction set in the
South Carolina Lowcountry in the late 1880s. Charlotte, her
young protagonist, now long dead, is believed to be the first ghost
to have her own website.
Four top crime and thriller authors will be featured at the Savannah Book
Festival on Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Telfair Square--along with
over 40 other writers representing diverse genres. Jeffrey Deaver, Craig
Johnson, Spencer Quinn, and Brad Thor will discuss how they create the
novels that keep us thrilled, chilled, and bone–tired reading late into the
night. These four authors’ books run the gamut from deadly malfeasance
to crime with quirky protagonists and wry humor.
Festival on Saturday, February 18, 2012, in Telfair Square--along with
over 40 other writers representing diverse genres. Jeffrey Deaver, Craig
Johnson, Spencer Quinn, and Brad Thor will discuss how they create the
novels that keep us thrilled, chilled, and bone–tired reading late into the
night. These four authors’ books run the gamut from deadly malfeasance
to crime with quirky protagonists and wry humor.
| New Releases From Salt Marsh Cottage Books |
Funded in part by a grant from Together for Beaufort
County, Exciting Paths for Healthy Lifestyles
provides guidelines for mentors working with young
people with high risk for obesity and diabetes. Written
by Dr. Max D. Judge and illustrated by L. Jill Brigs,
the book explains how unhealthy habits, poor diet, and
inactivity can lead to long term health problems. The
book outlines steps to develop a healthy lifestyle.
Max was interviewd by Jane Jude on WHHI's
"Lowcountry Report" where he explained the objectives
of the book.
County, Exciting Paths for Healthy Lifestyles
provides guidelines for mentors working with young
people with high risk for obesity and diabetes. Written
by Dr. Max D. Judge and illustrated by L. Jill Brigs,
the book explains how unhealthy habits, poor diet, and
inactivity can lead to long term health problems. The
book outlines steps to develop a healthy lifestyle.
Max was interviewd by Jane Jude on WHHI's
"Lowcountry Report" where he explained the objectives
of the book.
A wonderful new bookstore, Booksalicious, has opened in Bluffton. Primarily a children's
bookstore, Booksalicious also has a section of books for adults as well as a section of books by
local authors, including books by Island Writers' Network authors. There is also a selection of
gift items, cards, and t-shirts. Booksalicious is located at 14 Promenade, Suite 304, in
Bluffton, phone: 843-815-5439. Map
bookstore, Booksalicious also has a section of books for adults as well as a section of books by
local authors, including books by Island Writers' Network authors. There is also a selection of
gift items, cards, and t-shirts. Booksalicious is located at 14 Promenade, Suite 304, in
Bluffton, phone: 843-815-5439. Map
The Island Writers' Network of Hilton Head Island is accepting submissions for its third
anthology through February 6th. Submissions accepted from IWN members only. Guidelines .
anthology through February 6th. Submissions accepted from IWN members only. Guidelines .
David Lauderdale's' interview with Norm Levy about Norm's experiences with social networking
to market books appeared in The Island Packet.
to market books appeared in The Island Packet.
Technical College of the Lowcountry is holding writing classes this semester: "Putting Your
Life on the Lines: Memoir Writing," January 9 through February 13;March 5 through April 9.
Both classes will be taught at the Beaufort Campus. To register, call 843-525-8205. Both
classes will be taught by Katherine Tandy Brown, who can be reached at ktbrown@prodigy.net
Life on the Lines: Memoir Writing," January 9 through February 13;March 5 through April 9.
Both classes will be taught at the Beaufort Campus. To register, call 843-525-8205. Both
classes will be taught by Katherine Tandy Brown, who can be reached at ktbrown@prodigy.net
Want to upload your novel to be available for sales on Amazon Kindle? The first attempt can be
a little daunting, but it is really not difficult by following these instructions. These instructions
are intended for a simple novel; manuscripts with graphics and custom formatting may require
a professional.
Appropriate formatting of the Word ms prior to uploading for Kindle is critical for a readable
e-Reader product. Local author CJ Lyons has prepared an excellent video, which explains
many fo the formatting issues.
a little daunting, but it is really not difficult by following these instructions. These instructions
are intended for a simple novel; manuscripts with graphics and custom formatting may require
a professional.
Appropriate formatting of the Word ms prior to uploading for Kindle is critical for a readable
e-Reader product. Local author CJ Lyons has prepared an excellent video, which explains
many fo the formatting issues.
The Lowcountry of South Carolina is a uniquely lovely place, full of history,
legends, and Southern charm. As one of the few independent publishers located in
the Lowcountry, Salt Marsh Cottage Books publishes books by Lowcountry
authors with appeal for both young readers and adults. In addition to the popular
"Charlotte Books," SMCB now publishes non-fiction, humor, and poetry.
legends, and Southern charm. As one of the few independent publishers located in
the Lowcountry, Salt Marsh Cottage Books publishes books by Lowcountry
authors with appeal for both young readers and adults. In addition to the popular
"Charlotte Books," SMCB now publishes non-fiction, humor, and poetry.
| The Best of the Lowcountry |
Best Outfitter:
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St # A
Charleston, SC
29403-6068
(843) 937-4303
43 Cannon St # A
Charleston, SC
29403-6068
(843) 937-4303
Higher Ground
Beaufort Town Center
2121 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843.379.GEAR (4327)
Beaufort Town Center
2121 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
843.379.GEAR (4327)
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