After serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia on a water sanitation and health education project, Cherie Kephart returned to the United States with an African souvenir that she didn’t expect: a debilitating illness that went misdiagnosed for years and nearly killed her. Her just-released memoir, A Few Minor Adjustments, chronicles the arduous journey to recovery and living with chronic pain. Kirkus Reviews declares the book, “A rich and complicated story, told on each page with clear dialogue and memorable anecdotes.” Stepping in at the last moment as our Saturday morning Special Guest Speaker, we’re thrilled to welcome Cherie back to the SCWC and can’t wait to hear her about her path to publication.
Conference Weekend Walk-in Registration
Discounted pre-registration ends Monday night. Those waiting till the last minute can register at the conference itself, which takes place at the Wyndham Irvine Hotel, 17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614. Walk-in registration will be available at the check-in desk beginning Noon on Friday; 7 a.m. on Saturday; and 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.
It’s going to another terrific SCWC. Your work is worth it. You’ve earned it. Be there!
And if you’re planning to attend San Diego 32, dates are Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 16-18, 2018. Limited to 175 writers, discounted pre-registration is now open for our winter event here.
–Michael Steven Gregory
Executive Director, SCWC
