Atlanta writer and GPC alumna Kate Sweeney will discuss her book, “American Afterlife,” in a public lecture at Georgia Perimeter College on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Dunwoody Campus auditorium, NC Building, room 1100.

“American Afterlife” explores the intricacies of death and memorial customs for those who have passed. Through compassionately collected stories and research, Sweeney creates a moving, frequently humorous and, overall, hopeful portrait of past and present memorial practices in America.

During the lecture, Sweeney will talk about her writing and research processes, read book excerpts and answer audience questions. A book signing will follow.

Sweeney is the winner of four Edward R. Murrow awards, as well as a number of Associated Press recognitions for her radio stories which broadcast on Atlanta’s NPR station, WABE.  Additionally, her writing has appeared in multiple magazines—and she is the curator of the popular bi-monthly nonfiction reading series called “True Story,” which Atlanta Magazine voted a Best Literary Event of 2012. Creative Loafing Atlanta named Sweeney an Author to Watch in 2013. The Atlanta resident currently is pursuing a graduate degree at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

Sweeney’s lecture is hosted by Georgia Perimeter’s Sarah Larson Lecture Series. For more information about the author and book, visit: www.americanafterlifebook.com. The event is free and open to the public at GPC-Dunwoody Campus, 2101 Womack Road.

For additional information, contact Megan Levacy, at megan.levacy@gpc.edu or 770-274-5583.