Bless Your Heart: Landon Bryant on All Things Southern
Sat, Oct 04
|Marriott Hotel, Decatur Ballroom B
Viral sensation Landon Bryant (@landontalks) dishes on Southernisms, porch wisdom, and the love of Duke’s and deviled eggs. Join the author of "Bless Your Heart" and "The Night Before Christmas, Y’all" for a joyful, hilarious talk of all things Southern.
Time & Location
Oct 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Marriott Hotel, Decatur Ballroom B, 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
About
As Landon Bryant (@LandonTalks) says, “Let’s Discuss:” What does it really mean when someone says “cattywampus”? And how do you properly behave at a Southern funeral — or a pig pickin’?
The Southern sweetheart of social media and author Landon Bryant brings his signature wit and warmth to discuss Southern sayings and customs with Topher Payne. Whether you're a lifelong Southerner or just Southern-curious, come embrace the charm, quirks, and contradictions of life below the Mason-Dixon. He'll also share from his new book The Night Before Christmas, Y’all, a festive Southern twist on the holiday classic.
Purchase your book from Charis Books using this link, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the festival.
About the Moderator
Topher Payne is a playwright and screenwriter based in Decatur, Georgia. His works for the stage include the Lambda Literary Award finalist Perfect Arrangement, which was produced Off-Broadway by Primary Stages, as well as The Baby Shower, Let Nothing You Dismay, and most recently A First Lady's Guide to Killing the President. His sixth film for The Hallmark Channel will premiere this Christmas. Topher is a contributor for WABE's City Lights Collective, and an inductee in the Georgia Theatre Hall of Fame.