Sam Morton

Hank Phillippi Ryan and Sam Morton

Sam Morton, a wonderful writer, father, husband, and friend, passed away on April 1, 2016. A Citadel graduate, he wrote essays, thrillers, and YA novels; worked as a potato chip slicer, professional wrestler, deputy sheriff, and media consultant; belonged to the Inkplots writing group and Palmetto Chapter of Sisters in Crime; and gave hilarious speeches, one time stripping down to his wrestling tights (worn under his clothes) when he talked to the Lowcountry Romance Writers. In February, Sam and I escorted Hank Phillippi Ryan on a private SC Statehouse tour. Sam’s words and gregarious personality remain a powerful, enduring force.

Sharing Good News with Carla Damron and Sam Morton

Two close friends who are members of the Inkplots, our local writing group, and fellow bloggers for Writers Who Kill, are celebrating terrific achievements.

Carla Damron, dedicated social worker and author of the Caleb Knowles mystery series, recently had her literary novel, The Stone Necklace, accepted for publication by USC Press Story River Books imprint, with editor-at-large Pat Conroy.
  
Sam Morton, whose adult novel Disavowed and young adult series are published by Echelon Press, attended Writer's Digest PitchFest and received SIX agent requests for his latest manuscript.

Both of these writers have worked diligently and deserve every success. Many congratulations!