The event was held at The South Carolina Aquarium.
Guests nibbled on cheeses, fruit, and quiche from Hamby Catering.
Attendees were invited to indulge in deviled eggs from Hamby Catering.
Hamby Catering provided light bites for guests.
President and CEO of the SC Aquarium, Kevin Mills, gave an opening speech.
Mary Alice Monroe spoke to attendees in the aquarium’s Great Hall.
Guests mingled as they waited in line for a chance to speak with Monroe and have their books signed.
Lauren McKenna, Mary Alice Monroe, and Louise Burke
Fred and Amanda Earnhardt
Lyn Byrd and Nancy Britt showed off their signed copies of The Summer’s End.
Amanda Albright, Amber Dover, Tracy Daggerhart, and Barbara Hamilton
Steel drum instrumentalist Mike Greer entertained guests throughout the event.
Christina Rollyson, Jessica O’Brien, Tee Johannes, and Danny O’Brien
Chris Nelson, Ellie Davis, and Nicole Seitz
Jessica Jewett and Gretta Kruesi, Mary Alice Monroe’s daughter
Mary Alice Monroe charmed fans with her hospitality.
A lemur looked on from his perch during the book signing.
A small turtle poked his head out at the mention of the Sea Turtle Rescue program.
