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HOMEGROWN 2026
Hancock County Library System and Harrison County Library System have partnered with the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park Campus to present HOMEGROWN, a free event that has a little something for everyone who is fascinated by how stories get told.
It’s a place to engage with award-winning writers in panels and breakout sessions to hear about how they bring their characters to life, research their subjects for cultural and historical accuracy, and navigate the publishing world.
It’s a place to learn about and practice innovative writing techniques and maybe even bend a publisher’s ear in your very own pitch session.
HOMEGROWN is a celebration of and an invitation into the rich literary community that’s otherwise one of the Gulf Coast’s best kept secrets.
A true exchange, it’s a place to ask what’s possible for Southern storytelling—and create answers.
Get more information at: www.homegrownms.com