SC authors and book events

Signings

The Brookland Foundation: Book signing and reception for New York best-selling authors Carter Paysinger and Steven Fenton of “Where a Man Stands,” 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Brookland Banquet & Conference Center, 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. “Where a Man Stands” tells the story of a student, Steven Fenton, who bonded with his coach, Carter Paysinger. The Los Angeles coach became a mentor for innumerable children at Beverly Hills High School. brooklandfoundation.org or (803) 744-7914

Appearances

Barton Swaim, “The Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics:” Swaim, a S.C. native who lives in Columbia, will take questions from anchor and reporter Grace Joyal, about his time working as a writer for former Gov. Mark Sanford. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Richland Library on Assembly Street

Recent releases by SC authors

“Lawyer for the Dog:” S.C. native Lee Robinson has written her first novel.

According to a WordPress look at the book: “This story begins with the star client having four legs, long whiskers, a pert black nose and dark brown chocolate eyes with long lashes. Maryann and Rusty Hart can’t seem to get through their divorce, because they can’t settle on who is going to get custody of their miniature schnauzer, Sherman.

The case is at a stalemate and Judge Joe Baynard brings his ex-wife, Sally, a lawyer – whom he’s still in love with – to observe Sherman, and act as a kind of “guardian as litem.” Sally has her own drama in life, and finds herself falling for Sherman. And then there’s Sherman’s human veterinarian, Tony who wanders onto the scene and complicates the situation even more.”

St. Martin’s Press, 2015. 230 pages, hardcover

Upcoming releases

“Born into Heaven: Lessons of Love, Faith and Reclaiming your Joy in the Midst of a Storm:” Author and Columbia City councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and her husband, Jamie, share their story and the lessons learned in the year since their infant son, James Henry, was stillborn Aug. 28, 2014. $5.97; preorder on Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013YOZ5AI)

From Staff Reports