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• Banned in South Carolina

  • When
    08 Oct 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Across the nation, a quiet war is being waged against the written word. In the last year alone, over 4,000 unique titles have been challenged, removed, or locked away from public sight. But what is it about these pages that commands such terror? What truths are deemed so volatile that they must be struck from the record?

  We invite you to step beyond the caution tape for an evening of rigorous inquiry. This is not merely a discussion; it is an autopsy of censorship. Our panel of experts—authors, librarians, and advocates—will perform a deep-tissue analysis of today’s most "dangerous" texts. We will explore the anatomy of fear, the mechanics of the "gatekeeper," and why the very act of reading has once again become a revolutionary gesture.

  Join us October 8 @ 7pm. In a change from normal, SCWA will be streaming this on Youtube Free to the Public.

  Panel:

  Dan Novack, Vice President Penguin Random House

  Valerie Byrd Fort, Teaching Assistant Professor, School of Information Science, USC and Freedom to Read SC

  Mickie Thompson, Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization

  More panelists to be announced.

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• Author's Toolbox: Eden Royce

  • Start
    22 Oct 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    23 Oct 2026
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  When the clock strikes noon, step out of the everyday world and into a realm where the soil holds secrets, shadows whisper, and legends come alive.

  Take a break from the daylight and step into the haunting realm of award-winning author Eden Royce. Join us this lunchtime as she pulls back the curtain on ancient rootwork, ghostly legends, and the quiet fears that lurk beneath the surface of Southern Gothic horror.

  Whether you are a longtime fan of her spine-chilling stories or looking to discover the craft behind haunting dark fiction, this midday session will give you a rare, behind-the-scenes look into how real-world folklore is transformed into supernatural dread.

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• The Petigru Review SpookTacular Launch Party

  • When
    29 Oct 2026
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    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Gather 'round, book lovers, writers, and literary enthusiasts! The wait is nearly over, and it is time to celebrate. Issue 19 features things that bump in the night. Join us for readings of pieces in this year's The Petigru Review. Come hear from theGinny Padgett Award for Excellence in Writing recipents! There will be an open mic session for author's published in The Petigru Review.

  Join us from the comfort of your own home for a special virtual launch party celebrating the brand-new pages of The Petigru Review! Let's raise a glass to brilliant new stories, poems, and essays, and toast the talented creators behind them.

  Grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join us for a wonderful evening of literary camaraderie. Spread the word, tag a writer friend, and we will see you there!

  
  

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