# Event Details - **Event Name**: Southern Women Writers Panel: Adventures in Reading - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join the conversation with Southern women writers sharing their favorite reading adventures and book stories. King/Patton/Andrews/RidenhourAbout this EventThree Southern Literary Ladies whose recent books take readers on exciting adventures to other countries, places or eras will join author Cassandra King in a lively conversation as they share a behind-the-scenes look into their novels and hint at what we might expect next from these exceptional storytellers.In addition, the authors will discuss books that first took them on adventures and how they influenced their writing life.Cassandra King is an award-winning author of five bestselling novels and two nonfiction books in addition to numerous short stories, essays, and magazine articles. Her latest book, Tell Me A Story, a memoir about life with her late husband, Pat Conroy, was named SIBA’s 2020 non-fiction Book of the Year. A native of LA (Lower Alabama), Cassandra resides in Beaufort, South Carolina, where she is honorary chair of the Pat Conroy Literary Center.Mary Kay Andrews is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels including Summers At The Saint; Bright Lights, Big Christmas; The Homewreckers; The Santa Suit; The Newcomer; Hello, Summer; Sunset Beach; The High Tide Club; The Weekenders; Beach Town; Save the Date; Ladies’ Night; Christmas Bliss; Spring Fever; Summer Rental; The Fixer Upper; Deep Dish; Blue Christmas; Savannah Breeze; Hissy Fit; Little Bitty Lies; and Savannah Blues. A wonderful friend of the Pat Conroy Literary Center she is also as a founding member of popular podcast Friends & Fiction.Dana Ridenour is a distinguished retired FBI agent and celebrated author based in Beaufort, South Carolina. Known for her gripping FBI undercover novels, she has captivated readers with titles such as Behind The Mask, Beyond The Cabin, and Below The Radar. Her latest work, All the Hidden Pieces, was released on August 26, 2026.Lisa Patton, the bestselling author of five novels, is a Memphis, Tennessee native who spent time as a Vermont innkeeper until three sub zero winters sent her speeding back down to the South. She has over twenty-five years of experience working in theater, radio, TV and music, including a decade with Doobie Brother Michael McDonald, who helped Lisa co-write and produce "If Not for You," an original song for Kissing The Sky. A graduate of the University of Alabama. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beaufort/southern-women-writers-panel-adventures-in-reading/100001999039968358 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Beaufort - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: USCB Center for the Arts - **lat**: 32.4373922 - **long**: -80.6692301 - **full address**: USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Southern Women Writers Panel: Adventures in Reading - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/aa33f09aa222c48e6e7cd1ec7d894689b1aaad8b1671d5a9123696bc99dd0f9b-rimg-w1200-h400-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788222674 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Southern Women Writers Panel: Adventures in Reading being held? - **A:** Southern Women Writers Panel: Adventures in Reading takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at USCB Center for the Arts, 805 Carteret Street, Beaufort, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Southern Women Writers Panel: Adventures in Reading? - **A:** Southern Women Writers Panel: Adventures in Reading is organized by Pat Conroy Literary Center Inc.. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Southern Women Writers Panel: Adventures in Reading", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/aa33f09aa222c48e6e7cd1ec7d894689b1aaad8b1671d5a9123696bc99dd0f9b-rimg-w1200-h400-dcd8e8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788222674", "startDate": "2026-10-24T15:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-10-24T16:30:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/beaufort/southern-women-writers-panel-adventures-in-reading/100001999039968358", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "USCB Center for the Arts", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "805 Carteret Street", "postalCode": "29902", "addressLocality": "Beaufort", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "32.4373922", "longitude": "-80.6692301" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join the conversation with Southern women writers sharing their favorite reading adventures and book stories. 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