Winston Francis Groom Jr. was born on March 23, 1943, in Washington DC. His father worked at the Pentagon and his mother worked as an English teacher. In school, he planned on becoming a lawyer like his father. He went on to the University of Alabama, where he ended up pursuing writing. After graduating from college, Groom enlisted in the Army and was sent to Vietnam during … [Read more...] about Literary South: Winston Groom
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Literary South: Pat Conroy
Few writers have captured the Lowcountry quite like Pat Conroy. He was born on October 26, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia to his father, a Marine, and his mother, a homemaker. The Conroys, including Pat and six other children, moved around based on military postings. After high school, Pat attended The Military College of South Carolina, also known as The Citadel, in Charleston. … [Read more...] about Literary South: Pat Conroy
6 Must-See Places for Literary Fans
The South has been home to some of America's greatest writers, penning books that are widely considered to be "classics." They take their surroundings and incorporate them into the tales. These places also might influence visitors to write their own stories. Eatonton, Georgia The town in Georgia's Lake Country was the birthplace of not just one, but two notable … [Read more...] about 6 Must-See Places for Literary Fans
Literary South: Harper Lee
Born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama, Nelle Harper Lee was the youngest of a family of four. Her father, A.C., was a lawyer and the inspiration for one of her most famous characters. Her younger brother was her main playmate as her sisters were older, but a young boy named Truman Capote, later a famous author, was also her friend. Capote visited Monroeville during the … [Read more...] about Literary South: Harper Lee
Literary South: Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston was born in 1891 in the small town of Notasulga, Alabama, located outside of Tuskegee and Montgomery. She was the fifth of eight children and her grandparents had been enslaved. By age 10, the family moved to Eatonville, Florida, now a part of the greater Orlando area. It was the first incorporated all-black community in the United States. After the … [Read more...] about Literary South: Zora Neale Hurston
