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‘The Summer Wind’ Continues Charleston Trilogy

Last summer, Lowcountry author Mary Alice Monroe released the first in a summertime trilogy set in the Charleston area. “The Summer Girls” hit the New York Times bestseller list and introduced readers to Mamaw, who gathers her three granddaughters at her Sullivan’s Island beach house under the guise of celebrating her 80th birthday, but with […]

Lowcountry Author Shares Charleston Beach Vacation Tips

Guest blog by Mary Alice Monroe I not only write about the Lowcountry, I’m a long-time resident. So when you vacation here, you’re enjoying the same picturesque views, breathing the same intoxicating air, and living in the same natural landscape with creatures that inspire my novels. Most important tip Get on island time the moment […]

Dive into the Lowcountry with ‘The Summer Girls’

Mary Alice Monroe has the uncanny knack for weaving a compelling story and interesting characters into the framework of the Lowcountry’s natural habitat. This time her creation is the first book in a summertime trilogy, chronicling the story of three sisters who reunite at their grandmother’s house on Sullivan’s Island. Add “The Summer Girls” to […]

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