The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host a free public drop-in book signing for local children’s author Nancy E. Merrill, author of the holiday picture book Elf Dust. The signing will be held outside (weather permitting) on Saturday, December 14, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) in downtown Beaufort. No advance registration required. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Merrill will also be the featured author at the Conroy Center’s monthly Open Mic Night, to be held at the Conroy Center on Thursday, December 12, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Prior to Merrill’s closing reading, Open Mic will also feature short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other local writers in many genres. This event is also free and open to the public.
About the Book and Author:
“A new addition to our Christmas library. Children will fall in love with the elves and Elf Dust. The illustrations bring you back to your childhood. Absolutely beautiful. This book will be your go-to picture book this holiday season.”–Heidi Lane, author and educator
Nancy E. Merrill is a mom of two children who were born in Hong Kong where she lived and worked for many years. Living there was an important element in the creation of Elf Dust. Highrise apartment life meant there were no chimneys and Santa wasn’t going to land on the roof. Something had to be found to ignite imagination and magic for her kids. Elf Dust did not disappoint. Today, Nancy lives in South Carolina after a consulting career around writing, communications, and creativity. She is delighted to offer Elf Dust to all who celebrate the magic of imagination.
To learn more about the Pat Conroy Literary Center, please visit www.patconroyliterarycenter.org.
