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With selections contributed by
twenty-four writers, the Island
Writers’ Network’s second
anthology, Hilton Headings, was
released on December 4th. The
pieces depict the diversity of IWN
members and offer an assortment
of fiction, memoir, humor,
and poetry.
twenty-four writers, the Island
Writers’ Network’s second
anthology, Hilton Headings, was
released on December 4th. The
pieces depict the diversity of IWN
members and offer an assortment
of fiction, memoir, humor,
and poetry.
In Clarendon Island, we were
introduced to Charlotte Yorke. At
first, Charlotte felt lonely and
isolated on Clarendon Island. But the
fourteen-year old transplanted
Charlestonian soon learned that a
remote barrier island can be quite an
exciting place to live. Encounters
with robbers, a ghost, an eccentric
neighbor, and a most unlikely hero
change her perspective, in this
lighthearted tale.
introduced to Charlotte Yorke. At
first, Charlotte felt lonely and
isolated on Clarendon Island. But the
fourteen-year old transplanted
Charlestonian soon learned that a
remote barrier island can be quite an
exciting place to live. Encounters
with robbers, a ghost, an eccentric
neighbor, and a most unlikely hero
change her perspective, in this
lighthearted tale.
| The "Charlotte" Books by Jane P. Hill |
| Links |
| Everything about the Lowcountry is the Best, but here are a few Bests of the Bests: |
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Stumphole Landing
18 Halter Court
Elloree, SC 803-826-6111
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Elloree, SC 803-826-6111
Best Shrimp & Grits:
Sunset Grill
43 Jenkins Road
Hilton Head, SC 29926
843-689-6744
43 Jenkins Road
Hilton Head, SC 29926
843-689-6744
Best Bookstore
Bay Street Trading Co.
808 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 843-524-2000
808 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 843-524-2000
| Salt Marsh Cottage Books Announces New Releases |
| News & Events |
| 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. |
Chronicles of Life in the Midwest, by Max D. Judge, provides a delightful glimpse into a boy’
s experiences growing up on a livestock farm during the 1940s. Appealing to both young
readers and older folks, the book centers around a diary kept by the author during his pre-
teen and teenage years. The book provides a nostalgic view of an agrarian society, which
has largely disappeared in the United States. It also reminds the reader that “the good old
days” were not always so good. For example, doing laundry required first making soap!
"The book is a day-to-day glimpse into how life was on a typical Indiana farm in the 1940s. It’
s the story of many of our beginnings, or at least those of our parent and grandparents. To
read this book is to understand something of the old ways that are no more, really, but also
of old values that never go out of style. It will serve as a fine historical reference for all
time. It’s also simply a good read."
Donna Cronk, Neighbors Editor
The Courier-Times, New Castle, Indiana
s experiences growing up on a livestock farm during the 1940s. Appealing to both young
readers and older folks, the book centers around a diary kept by the author during his pre-
teen and teenage years. The book provides a nostalgic view of an agrarian society, which
has largely disappeared in the United States. It also reminds the reader that “the good old
days” were not always so good. For example, doing laundry required first making soap!
"The book is a day-to-day glimpse into how life was on a typical Indiana farm in the 1940s. It’
s the story of many of our beginnings, or at least those of our parent and grandparents. To
read this book is to understand something of the old ways that are no more, really, but also
of old values that never go out of style. It will serve as a fine historical reference for all
time. It’s also simply a good read."
Donna Cronk, Neighbors Editor
The Courier-Times, New Castle, Indiana
Jane P. Hill is a native South Carolinian whose goal is to interest young readers in the history and culture of the
Lowcountry. Set in the late 1880s, history as it might have affected young people is related by ghosts and other engaging
characters. In addition to her novels, Jane Hill has also published several short stories about the Lowcountry.
Lowcountry. Set in the late 1880s, history as it might have affected young people is related by ghosts and other engaging
characters. In addition to her novels, Jane Hill has also published several short stories about the Lowcountry.
In the sequel to Clarendon Island, a
family friend is accused of murder.
Fifteen-year old Charlotte and her
friends learn that knowing the
truth and having evidence that is
admissible in a court of law are two
different things, as they attempt
to prove the friend's innocence.
Complicating their struggle for
justice is the fact that their only
link to the truth is a ghost.
family friend is accused of murder.
Fifteen-year old Charlotte and her
friends learn that knowing the
truth and having evidence that is
admissible in a court of law are two
different things, as they attempt
to prove the friend's innocence.
Complicating their struggle for
justice is the fact that their only
link to the truth is a ghost.
Salt Marsh Cottage Books
| The Best of the Lowcountry |
Young fans who wish to correspond with Charlotte (or rather her ghost) can e-mail her at: charlotte@charlotte-yorke.com or
visit her website at www.charlotte-yorke.com
visit her website at www.charlotte-yorke.com
| News About SMCB Authors |
Best Summer Housing Deal:
College of Charleston
Summer Housing Program
40 Coming Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-953-5523
Summer Housing Program
40 Coming Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-953-5523
All books available from Amazon.com, Catawba Publishing Company's bookstore, and the publisher.
| Arts & Literary Events |
Dave’s Carry-out
42 Morris Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-7943
Lunch Tuesday-Friday 11:30
Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 6:00
42 Morris Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-7943
Lunch Tuesday-Friday 11:30
Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 6:00
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| For Writers |
This innovative new website
provides a "place for everyone to
finish their thoughts." All writers,
amateur or professional, are
invited to post their articles. The
site can also be used to promote
new literary works.
provides a "place for everyone to
finish their thoughts." All writers,
amateur or professional, are
invited to post their articles. The
site can also be used to promote
new literary works.
The Savannah Children's Book Festival 2009 was held November 14th in Forsyth Park. This annual festival celebrates the joy of
reading, the power of the written word, and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around
the country. The festival also features arts and crafts, food, a variety of entertainment, an international tent, costumed
characters, and more. Many Lowcountry writers attend, who sell and sign books and discuss their books with their fans.
reading, the power of the written word, and the magic of storytelling with children’s book authors and illustrators from around
the country. The festival also features arts and crafts, food, a variety of entertainment, an international tent, costumed
characters, and more. Many Lowcountry writers attend, who sell and sign books and discuss their books with their fans.
Salt Marsh Cottage Books is pleased to announce the release of The Bronco Girl. Growing
up on a small horse farm in Indiana, Ann Judge-Wegener has ridden, shown, judged, and
trained Arabian horses for most of her life. She is known by Denver Broncos fans as “The
Bronco Girl,” riding Thunder, the Broncos’ mascot, onto INVESCO Field at Mile High at
every home game.
The book's debut on Sunday, September 20th, coincided with the Denver Broncos' first
home game of the 2009 season at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The book is available at the
Broncos' gift shop at INVESCO Field at Mile High, from Amazon.com, and from the
publisher.
up on a small horse farm in Indiana, Ann Judge-Wegener has ridden, shown, judged, and
trained Arabian horses for most of her life. She is known by Denver Broncos fans as “The
Bronco Girl,” riding Thunder, the Broncos’ mascot, onto INVESCO Field at Mile High at
every home game.
The book's debut on Sunday, September 20th, coincided with the Denver Broncos' first
home game of the 2009 season at INVESCO Field at Mile High. The book is available at the
Broncos' gift shop at INVESCO Field at Mile High, from Amazon.com, and from the
publisher.
Norm Levy's delightful collection of light verse was released on December 4th. Rhymes for
Our Times is an anthology of quirky extensions of actual headlines that have appeared in
newspapers, magazines, or on the Internet.
The headline, as a compressed form of communication, seems to be especially compatible
with our cranked-up, quick-cut, low-attention-span society. Whether newsworthy,
outrageous, or amusing, headlines invite wry commentary, and Norm has capitalized on
this, producing verses on subjects ranging from politics to crime, from science to religion.
Our Times is an anthology of quirky extensions of actual headlines that have appeared in
newspapers, magazines, or on the Internet.
The headline, as a compressed form of communication, seems to be especially compatible
with our cranked-up, quick-cut, low-attention-span society. Whether newsworthy,
outrageous, or amusing, headlines invite wry commentary, and Norm has capitalized on
this, producing verses on subjects ranging from politics to crime, from science to religion.
In addition to literary works, Hilton
Headings also contains color
photographs of the Lowcountry and
its flora and fauna. A stunning
photograph of a Lowcountry dock is
featured on the cover. The
anthology is published by Catawba
Publishing Company of Charlotte.
Headings also contains color
photographs of the Lowcountry and
its flora and fauna. A stunning
photograph of a Lowcountry dock is
featured on the cover. The
anthology is published by Catawba
Publishing Company of Charlotte.
The Third Annual Savannah Book Festival was held
February 5-7 at Telfair Square. The keynote speaker
was Vince Flynn. The Festival also featured a concert by
Mary Chapin Carpenter, who performed a tribute to
Pulitzer Prize winning Southern author, Eudora Welty.
February 5-7 at Telfair Square. The keynote speaker
was Vince Flynn. The Festival also featured a concert by
Mary Chapin Carpenter, who performed a tribute to
Pulitzer Prize winning Southern author, Eudora Welty.
The 14th Annual South Carolina Book Festival was held at the Columbia
Metropolitan Convention Center on February 27-28, 2010. Events
included book sales and signings, panel discussions, an author brunch,
and master writing classes.
Metropolitan Convention Center on February 27-28, 2010. Events
included book sales and signings, panel discussions, an author brunch,
and master writing classes.
Dr. Max Judge, author of Chronicles of Life in the Midwest and The Bronco Girl, was recently interviewed on WHHI's
"Lowcountry Report" regarding his upcoming book on healthy eating for children. Max described to interviewer Jane Jude how
the book will be designed to allow a mentor, such as a school counselor or nurse, to work with a child that appears to be high
risk for health problems related to poor nutrition and obesity. The book is due to be released in time for the opening of school
next fall.
"Lowcountry Report" regarding his upcoming book on healthy eating for children. Max described to interviewer Jane Jude how
the book will be designed to allow a mentor, such as a school counselor or nurse, to work with a child that appears to be high
risk for health problems related to poor nutrition and obesity. The book is due to be released in time for the opening of school
next fall.
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The 2010 South Carolina Writers Workshop Conference will be held
October 22-24 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort.
October 22-24 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort.