Move over Flannery O’Connor; Here are the New Authors on the Block!

When most people think about Savannah’s great female authors, the name Flannery O’Connor usually comes to mind. Although O’Connor’s work is respected and still well-read, there are a host of other great female authors in Savannah that you need to know about.

Earlier this month, The Village Empowerment Project, a non-profit organization in Savannah, Georgia, sponsored a networking social called the Sister Girl’s Social for female authors.

Each author gave a brief summary of her book and her journey during the writing process. In addition, each author donated a copy of her book for a drawing, and ironically a few of the authors won another author’s book!

Thanks again to all of the authors who attended the Sister Girl’s Social!

Stacy Davis Stanton- Fertile Ground www.fertilegroundbook.com

 Maxine Bryant- I Want my Groove Back God’s Way www.mygrooveback.com

LaDonna Cook- Expressions of the Mind, Body, and Soul www.ladonnamariebooks.com

Shalonda “Coach Treasure” Williams- Let’s Go! www.coachtreasure.org

Natarielle Powell- Diamonds in my Own Backyard http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/natarielle912

Top Ladies are Truly TOPS in Service

There is an old saying that “If you want something done right, get a woman to do it.” Well, I say, “If you want something done extremely well, call the Top Ladies!” Local President, Lady Annette Mitchell, was approached to decorate the Hospice House room for a five year old boy who is non-verbal. She immediately informed the Ladies and the members of Top Teens of America, and they came together to help.

The room was decorated with the theme” Starry Night.” There were bright stars and festive lights everywhere. Such a sight is a welcomed visual to anyone unable to communicate through speech, but I am certain that this young boy thought it extra special to sleep peacefully under the stars.

Thank you Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America for continuing to serve in whatever capacity you are needed!

For more information about Top Ladies of Distinction or Top Teens of America, visit www.tlodinc.org.

Labor Day SALES at Tanger!

Happy Labor Day Savannah! This weekend there are numerous sales to celebrate this great holiday. After you have enjoyed your family gathering and eaten to your heart’s content, head on over to Tanger Outlet for a great shopping experience! Just a little more than a twenty minute drive (depending on where you live in Savannah), and you will be in a shopper’s paradise!

Bluffton’s Tanger 1 and 2 have a myriad of outlet stores like Saks, Ann Taylor, Nine West, Nike, Coach, Chico’s, Perfumania, Reebok,Gap, and many, many more. Tanger also has a newly built Longhorn’s Steakhouse and Olive Garden sure to serve your taste buds well.

If you want to take an extra percentage off of your purchases at select stores, you can purchase a Tanger Club Card. You will receive a FREE coupon booklet with savings galore!

For more information, visit www.tanger.com/hiltonhead.