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The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with memoirist Nancy Murray, author of “No Experience Necessary,” at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 at the Conroy Center at 601 Bladen Street in Beaufort.
Books will be available for sale and signing at the event, which is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so those interested may want call 843-379-7025 in advance to reserve a seat.
In “No Experience Necessary,” Murray shares the insights, pitfalls, and strategies that she gleaned along her journey toward meaningful employment. Her stories prove that even so-called nowhere jobs can be crucial steps to not only establishing a career, but to discovering ourselves.
Nancy’s workplace tales span a colorful spectrum, from selling speakers from a seedy van to driving a posh limo; from performing as a professional clown to financial advisor. With each job she profited in ways beyond a traditional paycheck.
Some might consider this a cautionary tale, but it’s also a field guide for anyone preparing to fill out their first job application, not to mention a humorous flashback for those who recall the trials and tribulations of the workplace all too well.
Murrayis a poet, playwright, and storyteller. Her first memoir, “One Child for Another,” was published by 11th Hour Press, and was recognized by Baltimore Magazine as one of the Ten Best Reads in 2015. Her storytelling was showcased by the Women of the World Festival in Baltimore, Md.
Murray’s plays and poetry have been produced and published in various venues and presses including, Ireland’s HCE Review, The Maryland State Poetry and Literary Society, and in multiple anthologies. Her most recent publication, a poetry collection called “The Colors of Fear,” was published by Cyberwit Press. She teaches compositional writing at the Community College of Baltimore County and hosts a series of poetry workshops at the Arts Lab of South County, Md.
Want To Go?
What: An Evening with Nancy Murray
When: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15
Where: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St., Beaufort
More information: Event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so call 843-379-7025 to reserve a seat.
