SC Perot Author Talk

The Garden District Book Shop will host author, speaker, professor and joy enthusiast SC Perot on May 13 for a festive evening celebrating her book Styles of Joy: A Feel-Good Framework for Rediscovering Joy (with a Twist!) 

Through Styles of Joy, embark on an extraordinary journey blending the excitement of zero-to-one-hundred fandom with thoughtful reflections on joy—yours, mine, and ours. After a post-divorce and post-pandemic “grief sabbatical” took her to seventeen Harry Styles concerts across five countries in ten months, the author reveals how throwing out the rulebook can lead to profound personal joy. This narrative nonfiction series of heartwarming short stories is equal parts anthropological observations, unlikely fangirl manifesto, and reflection on life after loss.

The evening will begin at 6:00 PM. SC will discuss her book and share insights before opening the floor to a Q&A. Afterwards, she will personalize copies of her book. The event is free and open to the public but interested parties are encouraged to reserve their books in advance via Eventbrite. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Styles of Joy: A Feel-Good Framework for Rediscovering Joy (with a Twist!) 

Structured into four colorful yet thought-provoking parts, Styles of Joy prompts readers to examine joy in their own lives while enjoying tales from the author’s own adventures.

1. Cultivate – What brings you joy? Discover how to pay attention and learn to transform everyday moments into celebrations.

2. Adopt – Are you adopting others’ joy as your own? Explore how looking for “joy in the wild” can enrich your own life.

3. Protect – Are you protecting your joy and others’? Learn to maintain a positive mindset and support the well-being of yourself and those around you.

4. Spread – Are you spreading joy? Be inspired by stories of any individual’s power to change the world with simple kindness. Discover ways to multiply joy in your community and beyond, creating a ripple effect that fosters a more connected, vibrant world.

   
   

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SC Perot was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She is a proud graduate of Vanderbilt University and Stanford Law School, where she earned a Juris Doctor degree. After practicing law, she pivoted during the pandemic to follow a longtime desire to teach. She is presently an Adjunct Faculty member at her alma mater, Vanderbilt University, where she teaches in the Human and Organizational Development department. The running through line of her varied career and life is a steadfast love for people and storytelling. “Styles of Joy” is SC’s first book. Her passion for living JOY out loud is contagious, intriguing, and resonates in every facet of her life. SC’s other passions include cooking, live music, art, and design, traveling and writing. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her four-legged sidekick, Ranger.