The fabulous Erik Larson signs books after reading at SCADShow.

Ira Sukrungruang, author of Southside Buddhist, at Ivy Hall in the fall of 2014.

Arianna Huffington visits with M.F.A. writing students at Ivy Hall before giving a lecture at SCADShow.

Academy Award Winner Geoffrey Fletcher chats with students at Ivy Hall. He also guest lectured in several classes.

Bestselling YA novelist Cinda Williams Chima visited Ivy Hall in the spring (pictured here with MFA writing students at dinner).

Chuck Palahniuk’s reading included beach balls, glow sticks, and stories. Definitely a night to remember.

Scott McClanahan, author and co-founder of Holler Press, with students at Ivy Hall.

Self-proclaimed serial novelist, Alexander McCall Smith read from his latest book at SCADShow.

Author and creator of the Stinky Kids brand, Britt Menzies gave two workshops at Ivy Hall.

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Dave Barry read  from his latest book at SCADShow.