A St. Simons Writer’s Group Event

HOW TO SAVE YOUR HISTORY & WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY  

Everyone has a story to tell. Too often, these stories and personal histories are lost unless they’ve written a biography or memoir. But it’s not easy, and new writers may wonder how and where to start, what to include, and what to leave out. Award-winning writer Vic DiGenti works as a ghostwriter, biographer, and publisher. He’s written 11 biographies and family histories for clients and will share practical information based on his past and most current books on leaving a lasting legacy. 

About the Speaker:

Vic DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels, a collection of short stories, and eight works of nonfiction. His books include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure fantasies and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series, published under the pen name Parker Francis. Vic also works as a ghostwriter, biographer, and publisher using his imprint, Windrusher Hall Press. He’s a longtime member of the Florida Writers Association, serving as Regional Director for NE Florida and on the Board of the Beaches Museum. 

Free; registration is required ➜ https://forms.gle/phCeYyNPYGHcnZdk6

Maggie is a four-time finalist for the William Faulkner-William Wisdom Creative Nonfiction Prize. Her essays have appeared in Reed magazine, the Briar Cliff Review, Athen’s magazine, and the Sycamore Review, where she was a double finalist for the Wabash Prize for Nonfiction.

She visits to discuss her book, Trials of a Dead Lawyer’s Wife: A True Story —a journey through her dead lawyer husband’s drug abuse, possible murder, and her desire for justice.

Free for members and $10 for non-members.

Seating is limited; registration is suggested via Eventbrite

St. Simons Casino – Room 108

Author website – Maggie Redmon

Thanks to G.J. Ford Bookshop for offering books for sale.

Directed by Nikolaj Arcel. Mads Mikkelsen stars in this story of Danish soldier and explorer Ludvig Kahlen, who explored and cultivated Denmark's wild Jutland, which now comprises the vast majority of the country, in the mid-18th century.

In Danish with English subtitles

127 minutes; Rated R.

$3 suggested donation

Watch the trailer – The Promised Land

Laura is an art historian and the USA Today bestselling author of travel guides and historical fiction. She visits to talk about her latest book, The Keeper of Lost Art (publication date: April 22), set in World War II when a young girl makes an unbreakable connection with a boy sheltering in her family’s Tuscan villa, where the treasures of the Uffizi Galleries are hidden. It’s a moving coming-of-age story about the power of art in wartime, based on actual events.

Free for members; $10 for non-members.

Seating is limited; registration is encouraged via Eventbrite

St. Simons Casino Theater

Author website –– Laura Morelli

Thanks to G..J. Ford Bookshop for offering books for sale.

UK, 2024, directed by Uberto Pasolini. James Norton (“Grantchester”) stars as John, a thirty-four-year-old window cleaner, who is given only a few months to live. He attempts to find a new, perfect family for his three-year-old son, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

96 minutes

Not Rated.

No reservations necessary

$3 suggested donation

Watch the trailer – Nowhere Special

Emily is the critically acclaimed Amazon bestselling author of suspense novels, “Burying the Honeysuckle Girls,” “The Weight of Lies,” “Every Single Secret, Until the Day I Die,” and “Reviving the Hawthorn.”  After graduating from Auburn with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication, she moved to New York City. She’s worked as an actor, producer, screenwriter, and behind-the-scenes soap opera assistant for the CBS shows As the World Turns and Guiding Light.

She visits to talk about her latest book, Gothictown (publication date: March 25), about a restauranteur lured by pandemic-era incentives who moves her family to a seemingly idyllic small town in Georgia, only to discover darkness lurking beneath the sun-dappled streets and Southern hospitality.

Free for members; $10 for non-members.

Seating is limited; registration is suggested via Eventbrite

St. Simons Casino Theater

Author website – Emily Carpenter

Thanks to G.J. Ford Bookshop for offering books for sale.

Join Chris Slack, President of the Coastal Photographers Guild, for an “Armchair Travel” experience showcasing captivating corners of the world rarely seen by tourists. Embark on a journey through Yemen, exploring its rich history, the cultural significance of Khat, stunning Old City architecture, and the charm of its rural countryside. From the arid deserts, travel to Ecuador’s vibrant rainforest, viewed from both above and within, and learn about the construction of an environmentally friendly pipeline deep in the jungle. Conclude with a visit to Guatemala’s historic former capital, Antigua, during the colorful Easter celebrations. This is a visual and cultural adventure you won’t want to miss!

Free for members; $10 for non-members.

Registration is required via Eventbrite

St. Simons Casino Room 108

Sharon Burton has actively worked as a visual artist, art curator, poet, podcaster, teaching artist, and creativity coach for 20 years in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas.

Sharon visits to discuss Creative Sparks: 21 Affirmations & Inspiration for Creativity at Midlife, a guide to rekindling creative and artistic passions, such as painting, writing, music, and crafts.

Free for members; $10 for non-members.

Registration is required via Eventbrite

St. Simons Casino Theater

Author website – Spark Your Creative

2023 Italy, Belgium, France, directed by Matteo Garrone. Senegalese cousins and aspiring musicians Seydou (Seydou Sarr) and Moussa (Moustapha Fall) must brave through long stretches of desert and water, not to mention brutal smugglers and traffickers, to realize their dreams in Europe.

In French and Wolof with English subtitles

120 minutes; Rated R

Watch the trailer – Io Capitano

No reservations necessary

$3 suggested donation

A St. Simons Writer’s Group Event

Masterclass Series #3– Show, Don’t Tell – Setting the Mood

Attendees will receive instruction on Dialogue, Author Voice, and Scene Setting. Please bring a laptop or writing method, plenty of ideas, and a learner’s spirit. Grow your ability to use descriptive language to set the tone of your stories.

This program is the third in a series of three Saturday sessions. Each program will feature a different topic and speaker.

ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT ALONG WITH A CELEBRATION AT THE END OF THE MASTERCLASS.

About the Speaker – Ciera Smith

Ciera Smith is the St. Simons Writer’s Group’s social media and website assistant and the fiction group leader. Ciera is also an experienced educator and copywriter. With a Bachelor's in English from the University of Georgia and a Master's in English in progress at Valdosta State, she is knowledgeable about the literature of every genre. She has over a decade of experience teaching Creative Writing to various age groups and loves to help writers work through the nitty gritty of their stories.

This event is free, but registration is required – https://forms.gle/7HzDAJUKSdA5rdedA

Mary is a South Carolina native and government relations consultant who perfected her entertaining skills for making friends and engaging clients during her forty-year career. The author of “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All: Southern Recipes, Sweet Remembrances, and a Little Rambunctious Behavior,” and her second book, “The Cheese Biscuit Queen: Kiss My Aspic”.

Free for members and $10 for non-members.

Registration is required via Eventbrite

St. Simons Casino Theater

Author website – Mary Matha Greene

Thanks to Righton Books for offering books for sale.