Florida author’s son speaks at Woman’s Club
HERALD PHOTOS BY SHIRLEY GEORGE
Rick Smith shared anecdotes of his dad, well-known author, Patrick Smith, at the Punta Gorda Historical Society’s program at the Woman’s Club of Punta Gorda.
HERALD PHOTOS BY SHIRLEY GEORGE
Shown on video, Patrick Smith tells tales of writing and researching his novels at the Punta Gorda Historical Society’s program at the Woman’s Club of Punta Gorda.
By SHIRLEY GEORGE
Correspondent
The life and works of award-winning writer Patrick D. Smith was featured on Jan. 15 at the Woman’s Club of Punta Gorda, 118 Sullivan St. in Punta Gorda. The program was presented by the author’s son, Rick Smith, who explored and explained his award-winning DVD, “ A Sense of Place,” based on the idea that shaped his father’s iconic books.
The event was attended by approximately 140 people. After the program, there was a question and answer session and refreshments were provided
