News Summary

The Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort will host a free public event on March 28 featuring award-winning authors Jeffrey Blount and John Pruitt. The event includes a discussion moderated by Rebecca Dwight Bruff and will cover their latest works and experiences in the literary field. Attendees can register via Eventbrite and purchase the authors’ books, which will be available for signing at the event.

Beaufort: Award-Winning Authors to Host Literary Discussion

The Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort is set to host a free public event featuring acclaimed authors Jeffrey Blount and John Pruitt.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, March 28
• Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Penn Center’s Frissell Hall, 16 Penn Center West, St. Helena Island
• Host: Pat Conroy Literary Center, in partnership with Luxe Lowcountry Travel
• Registration: Required by March 27 via Eventbrite

The discussion will be moderated by author Rebecca Dwight Bruff. Both Blount and Pruitt will share insights about their latest novels, as well as their unique journeys in the literary and media worlds.

Authors’ Backgrounds:

• Jeffrey Blount:
  • Author of three novels and an Emmy award-winning television director
  • His novel, *Mr. Jimmy from Around the Way*, addresses themes of failure, self-discovery, empowerment, and redemption
• John Pruitt:
  • Veteran journalist with a career beginning in 1964
  • Covered significant events, including the civil rights movement
  • Author of *Tell It True*, which explores a murder investigation of an African American serviceman in 1964 Georgia

Authors’ books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. The Pat Conroy Literary Center aims to honor the legacy of author Pat Conroy while promoting literacy in the community.

For further details and to register, visit the Eventbrite link.

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