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May 31, 2018 Book Signing at The Elephant Ear Gallery

Signing copies of Wild, Wonderful 'n Wacky, South Cackalacky: seated from left to right are Johnny Hilton, Sherry Fasano, Kathryn Lovatt, Jay Wright, and Jean Bell.



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September 14, 2017
Photos from the book event at USC Sumter:

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Laura Valtorta  (left) and Margaret Jean Bell visit with attendees.


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                                                         Susan Doherty Osteen (left)

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Kathryn Etters Lovatt (left) and Kathy China (right)

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Michelle Ross (center) chats with visitor while Krista Bowes (yellow sweater) samples the food!...and it WAS delicious!!!!!

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                                                                                            Krista Bowes

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Bobbi Adams discusses books with guests at the event.



September 14, 2017
Reading, Book Signing, and Reception at USC Sumter, 7:00pm, Arts & Letters auditorium. Ten of the contributors to His Mother  will be present to read . They will also offer some of their other books for purchase. Please join us for a fun evening of book talk!
March 2017
26     The Friends of the Sumter County Library hosted an author presentation, book signing, and reception for Prison Grits written by Jean Bell!   
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Peg gave a short reading from her novel, and a lively discussion on prison life followed! Thanks to all for a great afternoon.
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OCTOBER 2016
19      Book Signing at the Bishopville Library,  Bishopville, SC.  Bobbi Adams will autograph books

22 Book Signing in Florence, SC. The Clay Pot Coffee Shop, 11-2:00. Just in time for you to purchase the perfect gift for Mother-in-law Day!

23      Mother-in-law Day!!!! His Mother! makes a perfect gift for YOUR mother -in-law.

29      Book signing at the Elephant Ear. Bobbi Adams will sell and sign her book
Gatherings from the Garden.
His Mother!
will also be available.

SEPTEMBER 2016
Book Signing at the Elephant Ear Gallery in Sumter, SC

A huge 'THANK YOU' to all of you who came out to visit with us.
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The great staff at the Elephant Ear who made our afternoon so much fun (and the food was delicious!)
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Krista Bowes and Michelle Ross share a conversation between signing books.
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Dale Barwick (center) poses with her beautiful mom Betty Jo while talking with a book buyer.

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Dianne Johnson visits with book buyers while they shop.
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       Margaret Jean Bell autographs books while Dianne Johnson and Krista Bowes take a break.
Bobbi Adams (center) autographs a book while                                                                                    
Susan Osteen (right) looks on.                                                                                         

Editor Sandy Richardson took photos and autographed books, as well, and also found time to browse through the gallery. She  bought a magnificent hand-built, distressed table from the Elephant Ear and went home very happy indeed!
  • Just Released: Wild, Wonderful 'n Wacky, South Cacklacky
  • SSPA Books
    • His Mother!
    • Prison Grits
    • The Girl Who Ate Chicken Feet
  • SSPA Authors
  • About Sandy
  • Blog: Writing, Reading, and Wandering Thoughts
  • Blog: It's What I Do: I Read, and I Know Things
  • SSPA Events
  • To Schedule Authors for Appearances
    • Resources for Writers
  • Favorite Writing Quotes