Couverture de 3-3-26|Crown & Pen: Meet Patrice Grimball & T. Ashley—Reigning Queens of Southern Storytelling..ROOTED IN SOUTH CAROLINA| LIVE EVERY TUESDAY

3-3-26|Crown & Pen: Meet Patrice Grimball & T. Ashley—Reigning Queens of Southern Storytelling..ROOTED IN SOUTH CAROLINA| LIVE EVERY TUESDAY

3-3-26|Crown & Pen: Meet Patrice Grimball & T. Ashley—Reigning Queens of Southern Storytelling..ROOTED IN SOUTH CAROLINA| LIVE EVERY TUESDAY

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 Patrice Grimball—Charleston’s Literary Queen Shaping Southern Storytelling


When it comes to elevating literature, championing diverse voices, and connecting communities through the written word, few shine brighter than Patrice Grimball. Widely celebrated as the “Literary Queen” and affectionately known as “SC BookGal,” Patrice is a driving force in the Southern literary landscape, inspiring both seasoned bibliophiles and casual readers alike.Based in historic Charleston, South Carolina, Patrice brings over 18 years of expertise as a dedicated librarian at the Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library, part of the Charleston County Public Library system. Her commitment to adult services goes beyond routine library duties—she curates enriching programs and content that make the library a true community cornerstone.Patrice’s literary advocacy doesn’t stop at the library doors. As Director of Book Reviews for Aspiring Authors Magazine for the past five years, she has nurtured an open platform for independent and marginalized voices, encouraging new writers and readers to engage, explore, and grow. Her passion for storytelling and literary excellence is also the foundation behind the SC BookGal Awards, a celebration that honors diverse and independent authors who illuminate the world with their narratives.But perhaps her most recognizable footprint is in the digital realm. Patrice hosts the lively “SC BookGal & Friends” podcast, broadcasting live every Tuesday at 8:00 PM EST on the Da Crew Podcast & Media Network. Each episode, she dives deep with candid author interviews, introspective book reviews, and her signature “Need-to-Read” list—introducing listeners to fresh releases across genres. Whether you’re searching for your next great read or an honest, spoiler-light review, Patrice makes literary discovery engaging and accessible. Miss an episode? No problem—replays are conveniently available on iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Spreaker, so book lovers can tune in anytime.Patrice Grimball is more than a librarian or media personality—she’s a literary connector, advocate, and an essential catalyst for the celebration of independent storytelling in South Carolina and beyond. If you’re a lover of diverse literature, an indie author, or simply seeking a vibrant literary space, following the Literary Queen herself is the best next chapter to turn.PATRICE SPECIAL GUEST


Enter the Irresistible Worlds of T. Ashley



If you’ve ever found yourself glued to a book at 2AM—heart pounding, mind racing, and only a single light burning in the house—you’ve wandered into the kind of world T. Ashley creates. A storyteller to her very core, T. Ashley writes what she feels and feels what she writes, taking us on unforgettable journeys steeped in thrill, heat, and just a dash of hood magic. Her characters don’t just leap off the page—they sashay, storm, and strut—messy and magnetic, designed to be unapologetically Black and bursting with life and purpose.Born in Connecticut and raised on big dreams and bigger imagination, T. Ashley has delivered pulse-quickening novels like When Lies Forget, Miss Agnes is Missing, Sight Undone, and Capturing Celeste. Her stories are invitations to explore the beautiful mess of desire, danger, and transformation. Each twisty tale leaves you clutching your chest, reeling from revelations, or rooting fiercely for characters who deserve both love and a second chance—even if they have to fight the world to get it.Outside her stories, T. Ashley is busy manifesting dream homes, nurturing her kids, and forever side-eyeing life with a pen in hand and a story ready to be freed. She believes in flawed humanity, redemptive arcs, and the magic that happens when a writer dares to speak truth—even when, on the surface, her stories seem like lies.Ready to be swept away? Discover more at www.authortashley.net. With T. Ashley, fiction is more than fantasy—it’s a gripping truth you’ll feel deep in your bones

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