Sally Handley
An avid reader, Sally has been a mystery lover since she read her first Nancy Drew, Trixie Belden and Cherry Ames books as a young girl. She is author of the Holly & Ivy classic cozy mystery series and the stand-alone suspense novel, Stop the Threat. A member of Sisters in Crime and Past President of the Upstate SC Chapter, Sally hosts a monthly on-line Mystery Book Club and a Meet the Authors Series on her YouTube Channel.
An English major, Sally graduated from Douglass College at Rutgers University and became a public school teacher. Transitioning into business, she also worked as a professional services marketer for 30 years and returned to teaching as an adjunct professor of English before retiring in 2015. She now lives in Mauldin, SC where she devotes her time to reading, writing and gardening.
Upcoming Appearances/Events
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Date:
September 9, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Venue: Susie McMahon's Virtual Book Club |
Address:
https://luxelowcountrytravel.com/susies-virtual-book-club/ |
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| Notes: Discussion of The Blooming Book Club Murder, book 7 in my Holly & Ivy cozy mystery series. | ||||||||
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Date:
October 18, 2025 11:00am - 5:00pm |
Venue: Fall Book Festival |
Address:
Historic Greer Depot, 300 Randall Street, Suite D Greer, SC |
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| Notes: FREE ENTRY | INDOOR EVENT | FAMILY-FRIENDLY Get ready for a fun-filled day of books, creativity, and community! Join us at the Fall Book Festival 2025, hosted by Creative Slingers of Ink, featuring 30+ indie authors from a wide variety of genres. This is your chance to meet local writers, find new favorites, and enjoy a relaxed, book-loving atmosphere in a historic indoor venue. Highlights for readers include: * Free Festival Admission * Live author readings throughout the day * Passport to Reading game – visit author tables, get your passport stamped, and enter to win one of three book-filled prize boxes! * Book Drive for Greer Relief – Bring a new or gently used book to support local families in need * Food trucks on-site – Grab a bite and make it a full day out! | ||||||||
Recent Appearances/Events
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Date:
April 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am |
Venue: Marriott Hotel |
Address:
5701 Marinelli Rd Bethesda, MD |
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| Notes: Panelist: Blood on the Page: Libraries and Murder | ||||||||
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Date:
April 26, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Venue: Malice Domestic 36 |
Address:
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Bethesda, MD |
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| Notes: Delighted to participate in a panel discussion entitled: Love and Murder: “Rom-Cozies” | ||||||||
