Local author’s new novel hits close to home.

Allan Winneker, published by iUniverse, Inc., the leading provider of publishing technology solutions for authors, will be signing copies of his new book Two Islands: Terror in the Lowcountry, a novel set in the middle of today’s terror-threatened global environment.

Jacob Lee is an attorney in quiet, idyllic Beaufort, SC where he lives with his wife and son. Life is good—until the Lee family is thrust into a terrorist plot to kidnap a high-ranking Marine Corps officer.

Beaufort-based Short Story America's first anthology is coming out in a beautiful first edition on June 24th. The book features 56 great short stories by today's authors, including four stories by the series' editor, Beaufort writer T.D. (Tim) Johnston, and one by Beaufort writer/actor/director Gail Westerfield. The 544-page anthology has been hailed as "literary fiction at its best" and as "new life to literature" in advance reviews. Area residents and visitors are invited to a book launch party and signing on Friday evening, June 24th, from 6 pm until 8 pm at Lowcountry Winery on Bay Street. Tim Johnston and Gail Westerfield will be greeting guests and signing books at the event, which kicks off the inaugural first edition of the Short Story America Anthology series.

Debuts Folly Beach by Dorothea Benton Frank

There’s only one Dottie Frank whose matchless podium style is as striking as her books, to bring to life her new book, Folly Beach, which she will debut on Wednesday, June 15^th at the Sea Pines Country Club, Hilton Head. Frank will talk about the research and yes, traumas, of writing the book, answer questions and sign copies which will be available for sale. The luncheon, which starts at noon, is sponsored by Continuing Education of the University of South Carolina Beaufort.  Registration is made with Jo Ann Kingsley at 843-521-4147 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The all-inclusive price is $42.