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2026 Storyfest Literary Retreat Photos

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18 photo(s) Updated on: 29 May 2026
  • Andrew Geyer, managing editor of The Petigru Review, discusses the submissions process for the literary journal.
  • Writer, comedian and actress Pam Stone talks about the process of "thinking outside the box" when writing your book.
  • Andrew Geyer, managing editor of The Petigru Review, introduces Ginny Padgett Award winners Isabella Ayers and Eva Devera.
  • SCWA President Dakota McElhinny addresses the 2026 Storyfest Literary Retreat attendees.
  • Author Diane Vecchio of Greenville discusses her historical works.
  • Attendees of the 2026 Storyfest Literary Retreat listen to presenters
  • Author Caleb Wygal discusses overcoming physical hardships to become a successful author.
  • Author Caleb Wygal
  • Storyfest attendees came from various parts of South Carolina to attend.
  • Dan Leach, a professor at Charleston Southern University and a 2026 Storyfest keynote speaker, with Isabella Ayers and Eva Devera, winners of the Ginny Padgett writing awards for students.
  • Lib Ramos, founder and owner of Good Printed Things publishing, participated on the publishing panel.
  • Andrew Mack, of Loblolly Press, right, with his partner. Mack participated on the publishing panel.
  • Tayler Simon, owner of Liberation is Lit, speaks to the group.
  • Author Susan Beckham Zurenda speaks to attendees.
  • Poet Rick Mulkey speaks.
  • A handful of the presenters, attendees and volunteers of 2026 Storyfest.
  • Amy Ashby, left, and Mindy Kuhn of Warren Publishing, a Storyfest sponsor.
  • 2026 Storyfest attendees


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