Kendall Bell

     Kendall Bell is an award-winning journalist who has won more than 20 awards from the South Carolina Press Association and the Associated Press. He is a veteran reporter having worked at The Charlotte Observer, The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News, The Lancaster News and as an editor at the Beaufort Gazette and The (Sumter) Item. In early 2019, Bell retired from the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, where he was a deputy and public information officer.
     Bell’s writing credits include two published anthologies, From the Heart: Stories of Love and Friendship (HJW Publications, 2003) and From the Heart 2: More Stories of Love and Friendship (HJW Publications, 2004). He has also been published in many magazines including Writer’s Digest, South Carolina Sheriff, Lowcountry Monthly Magazine, Hilton Head Island Monthly Magazine, Sandlapper Magazine and others.
     Bell is in growing demand nationally as a speaker who is known for his unique wit and humor. He has developed workshops for beginning writers as well as advanced workshops for published authors covering topics such as book promotion and secrets to getting book reviews.
     Now you can order Kendall's books directly from this website. Enter the desired quantities in the small box below each book and click the Submit button. Then, follow the steps through the shopping cart to complete your order. You may choose C.O.D. or PayPal as your method of payment. If you don't have a PayPal account but would like to use it, select PayPal as your payment method and you will be guided through as few easy steps to set up an account. It's easy; and best of all, it's free!

Kendall Bell has a story about one of his favorite places in South Carolina in State of the Heart. Get your copy today!

State of the Heart evokes a sense of history and timelessness by bringing together heartfelt responses to South Carolina rooted in memory, drawing on reflection, inspiration, and love. The anthology reveals a state that is more than a playground for tourists; it is a state of human hiding places that echo in the hearts of its literary citizens. Though presented as a book about place, the collection is ultimately about our shared connections to one another, to a complex common past, and to ongoing efforts to frame and build a future of promise and possibility.

"State of the Heart is a rich collection of personal stories, reflections, historical facts and front porch yarns as colorful, timeless and inspiring as the people and landscape of the Palmetto State. This heartfelt book is a must-read for everyone lucky enough to have been born here or who now calls South Carolina home."—Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author, Beach House Memories

"State of the Heart reminds us of what is best about South Carolina and her many gifted writers, the monumental power of this place to shape our memories into stories and then our stories into art."—Pat Conroy, from the foreword

"Southerners—-whether they write poetry, fiction, or non-fiction—-have a sense of place. In their work, sometimes that place is a literal, physical presence; sometimes it is spiritual. For some a place is a haven, for others it is a muse: a front porch, a garden, a cabin in the woods, a library, or the Carolina Coliseum. In this wonderful book of "mini-memoirs" you can discover the places that have inspired and continue to inspire a marvelous group of South Carolina writers."—Walter Edgar

Hardcover: $39.95 - ISBN 9781611172508

Softcover: $19.95 - ISBN 9781611172515

It's Here!
Larry Phillips: NASCAR's only
5-time Winston Racing Series Champion

"He could win on big oval tracks or little tracks. He was just one helluva guy!"

-- Rusty Wallace reflecting on his memory of Larry Phillips

      NASCAR fans take pride in knowing all about its drivers -- both past and present. However, unless Larry Phillips is a part of that history, it's not complete.
      Throughout the Midwest, Larry was known as the "master of the short track." He seemed unbeatable and won an unprecedented five NASCAR Winston Racing Series Titles!
Read how NASCAR stars Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and others say Larry affected their careers.
      It's the book that has people in the Ozarks buzzing!
We will post details soon on how you can save money by pre-ordering your copy! And watch for it in your favorite bookstore starting in January!

Workshops

Press Kit
From the Heart 2

Press Kit
Larry Phillips