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Join Laura Elizabeth at an event near you!

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From Lowcountry author events, murder mystery nights, island tours, and more in South Carolina & Georgia- there are so many ways to share in the Island Magic! See below for things to do in your area with Laura Elizabeth!

​​"Conversations with an Author" | Women's Association of Hilton Head- Online

March 12th, 2026 (Online Zoom Call) 4:30pm-5:45pm

author talk | meet the author | Q&A

Join Laura Elizabeth online for a discussion about her first cozy mystery novel, All Is Now Lost. For more information about the Women's Association of Hilton Head, please visit their website HERE.

Address: Online only - Zoom call 

 

Interactive Murder Mystery Night | Village Social of Habersham- Beaufort, South Carolina

March 13th, 2026 (Beaufort, SC) 6:00pm-8:00pm

Come to the Habersham community in Beaufort, South Carolina for a night celebrating Book 2 in The Island Mysteries, A Special Kind of Heartache. "Become" your favorite characters, and use the script provided to immerse yourself in the world of Mongin Island. All are welcome - whether you've read the book or not it is sure to be a fun and sleuthy time! Perfect for anyone looking for things to do in Beaufort, South Caroline. Click HERE for tickets!

Address: 21A-1 Market Street. Beaufort, SC 29906

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Interactive Murder Mystery Day | Montage, Palmetto Bluff- Bluffton, South Carolina

March 18th,2026 (Bluffton, SC) 2:00pm-5:00pm

This is a private corporate event. Laura Elizabeth is taking the interactive murder mystery "on the road," stopping at beautiful locations throughout the beautiful Montage community in Bluffon, South Carolina! Group members will participate in "becoming" characters and will have fun reenacting the story. Interested in an interactive event for your group? Reach out today! 

Address: Montage, Palmetto Bluff​​

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Bookstore Author Event & Book Signing | Barnes & Noble- Atlanta, Georgia

April 25th, 2026 (East Cobb, GA) 2:00pm-4:00pm

author talk | meet the author | Q&A 

Visit Laura Elizabeth at The Crazy Book Lady in the East Cobb/Atlanta area! Learn more about The Island Mysteries and get a copy of your book signed. 

Address: 4475 Roswell Rd Suite 102, Marietta, GA 30062

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Bookstore Author Event & Book Signing | 2nd & Charles Bookstore- Atlanta, Georgia

May 9th, 2026 (Kennesaw, GA) 2:00pm-4:00pm

author talk | meet the author | Q&A

Visit Laura Elizabeth at the 2nd & Charles Bookstore in the Kennesaw/Atlanta area! Learn more about The Island Mysteries and get a copy of your book signed. FREE gift with purchase to celebrate Mother's Day!

Address: 815 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 

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"Libraries for Kids" Monthly Author Series | Corner Perk Roasting Room- Bluffton, South Carolina

May 18th, 2026 (Bluffton, SC) 10:30am-11:30am

author talk | meet the author | Q&A 

Come to the Roasting Room at the Corner Perk in Bluffton, South Carolina where Laura Elizabeth will be sharing about both books in her series, The Island Mysteries. This event is free, but a $5 donation is suggested, which will provide 8 books for children living in rural East Africa. An optional lunch will follow the talk. 

Address: 1297 May River Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

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Interactive Murder Mystery Event | Sun City Hilton Head- Bluffton, South Carolina

June 2nd, 2026 (Bluffton, SC) 6:00pm

Join Laura Elizabeth at Sun City in Bluffton, South Carolina for a night celebrating All Is Now Lost, Book 1 in The Island Mysteries series. "Become" your favorite characters, and use the script provided to immerse yourself in the world of Mongin Island. All are welcome - whether you've read the book or not it is sure to be a fun and sleuthy time! Tickets coming soon!

Address: 1 Sun City Blvd, Bluffton, South Carolina 29909

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"Through the Author's Eyes" Private Island Tour | Daufuskie Island, Private Tour

June 3rd, 2026 (Daufuskie Island, SC)

See the special place that inspired The Island Mysteries with a personalized tour given by the author, Laura Elizabeth throughout the beautiful Daufuskie Island! Enjoy a day full of sightseeing, island history, yummy food, and a book signing. All tours are private; $65 a person, and are considered "rain or shine." Interested in learning more? Reach out today!
 

Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Night | Private Event- Raleigh, North Carolina

July 18th, 2026 (Raleigh, NC) 

Attendees of this private event in Raleigh will join Laura Elizabeth for a night celebrating All Is Now Lost, Book 1 in The Island Mysteries series. Mystery dinner nights are fun for all as you "become" your favorite characters, and use the script provided to immerse yourself in the world of Mongin Island. Whether you've read the book or not it is sure to be a fun and sleuthy time! 

Address: Private event- not open to the public

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Bookstore Author Event & Book Signing | The Crazy Book Lady- Atlanta, Georgia

July 25th, 2026 (Acworth, GA) 12:00pm-4:00pm

author talk | meet the author | Q&A 

Visit Laura Elizabeth at The Crazy Book Lady in Acworth! Learn more about The Island Mysteries and get a copy of your book signed. 

Address: 5058 Cherokee St, Acworth, GA 30101

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Looking for unique things to do in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Daufuskie Island, or Atlanta? Laura Elizabeth hosts interactive murder mystery nights, private author tours, and book events throughout the Lowcountry and greater Atlanta area.

Sample of Previous Events and Appearances: 
 

Interactive Murder Mystery Nights (Audience Participation): 

  • RLB Distillery
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Author Events:​​​

  • Sun City- Bluffton, SC- author talk and presentation exploring the writing process for The Island Mysteries

  • A Special Kind of Heartache- Mystery Dinner Theater (5 shows)- Kaya Vineyards

  • Visiting teacher- "You Wrote a Book...Now Tell Your Story"- OSHER Institute, Beaufort, SC

  • Private Book Club Tour of Daufuskie Island

  • Spartina 449 Store, Hilton Head Island- Author Event

  • Lowcountry Boil at Kaya Vineyards- Dahlonega, FL

  • Read It Write It Book Festival, Palm Beach, FL 

  • Book Club Island Tour and Luncheon, Daufuskie Island, SC - Book Club Visit and Tour, Lunch with the Author

  • Guest Lecturer - "I've Got Something to Say...Writing Your Story Your Way"- OSHER Institute, Beaufort, SC-writing class instructor

  • Sun City Retirement Community, Bluffton, SC - Internal TV interview and author event

  • The Island Shack Cafe, Daufuskie Island, SC - Author Collaboration with Sallie Ann Robinson, book signing 

  • All Is Now Lost Mystery Dinner Theater- Kaya Vineyard, Dahlonega, GA

  • A Novel Idea - Author Showcase and Presentation, Alpharetta, GA

  • Spartina 449 Flagship Store, Bluffton, SC - Author Event

  • Beaufort's "Night on the Town," Beaufort, SC- holiday shopping event

  • The Newnan Carnegie Library - Hometown Novel Night, Panelist

  • The Pat Conroy Literary Center, 7th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention, South Carolina- panelist (see link)

  • South Carolina Women in Leadership Zoom Call, virtual- speaker, passion project discussion

  • Kaya Vineyards and Dahlonega Resort, Dahlonega, GA- author talk, book signing, meet & greet

  • Sharpsburg Book Fair, Sharpsburg, GA- book signing

  • Ground & Pound Coffee, Atlanta, GA- author talk, book signing, meet & greet 

  • Broken Anchor Winery, Acworth, GA- author talk, book signing, meet & greet

  • The Gifted Ferret, Woodstock, GA- collaborative event with another author, book signing, meet & greet

  • Carakko Sports Club, Daufuskie Island, SC- author talk, book signing 

  • The Book Exchange- book signing, meet & greet

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Media Features:

  • Had to be There (Podcast Recording) - listen HERE

  • Really Charlie (Podcast Recording)- listen HERE

  • The Cozy Sleuth (Podcast Recording) - listen HERE

  • Article, Babson University, "One Woman's Mission to Save a Neglected Resort"- read HERE 

  • Article, Celebrate!, "Island Magic: Local Author Pens Mystery Series Based on Passion for Daufuskie Island"- read HERE 

  • Article, Appen Media, "Opinion: Will your next read take you to coastal South Carolina or Europe?" - read HERE

  • Article, Southern Flavor Magazine, "Wash it Down!" - read HERE

 

Private Events: 

  • Private Book Club Island Tours

  • Sips and Stories (September 2023), Atlanta- private book club appearance and book talk 

  • Haig Point Club Event, Daufuskie Island, SC- author talk, book presentation

  • Haig Point Book Club Meeting, Daufuskie Island, SC- author talk, book club discussion, book signing

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