South Carolina Authors
Some of the greatest Southern fiction takes place in South
Carolina. If you've been to the low
country you can imagine why as the people and environment
inspire and tweak the imagination. If you are a lover of
the written word you will enjoy these favorite South Carolina
authors.
Pat Conroy
Pat Conroy was born in Georgia but moved many times during
his childhood because his father was a Marine. His difficult
childhood was the inspiration for many of his works like
The
Great Santini ,
which was made into a movie filmed in Conroy’s current home
of Beaufort,
South Carolina. Mr. Conroy is a charming person and
an interesting story teller. You can’t read one of his books
without being touched. Pat Conroy was an influence to
Georgia writer Terry Kay.
Learn more about Pat Conroy
Sue Monk Kidd
Author of The Secret Life of Bees , Sue Monk Kidd was also born in Georgia, but now resides in Charleston as a writer-in-residence. Her books have been
made into movies with The Secret Life of Bees being released in the fall of 2008.
Cassandra King
Cassandra King is also known as Cassandra King Conroy as she is the wife of legendary Sothern writer Pat Conroy, but she can hold her own and has written some great works that have captured the heart and soul of the South and brought recognition to some very deserving communities. Her works have been known to inspire and have brought great comfort to those in need. Read Cassandra King and you’ll understand why she inspires. A favorite is Queen of Broken Hearts .
Vertamae Grosvenor
Fans of NPR and public broadcasting will be familiar with Vertamae Grosvenor. Known for columns and cooking pieces Grosvenor has also made a name for herself for her knowledge and stories about the Geechee culture.
John Jakes
Known for the North and South (North and South Trilogy Series trilogy, Jakes has also published numerous works in science fiction and fantasy as well as children’s books and is known as the “godfather of the historical novel.” Mr. Jakes was born in Chicago but found his way to South Carolina where the state has claimed him.
James Dickey
 Even though he didn’t show the North Georgia Mountains in the best light in his book Deliverance  he’s still recognized and loved as a leading Southern author. Dickey was born in Atlanta but spent much of his life in advertising until his poetry became recognized enough for him to write and teach full time. He taught and was a poet-in-residence at the University of South Carolina from 1968 until his death in 1997.
Pat Conroy Photo by Joyce Ravid
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