Silent Shores Reading Retreat | Lunch & Learn Author Chat with Amanda Erye Ward | Learn about the journey of the book from inspiration to publishing and everything in between.
Location: Lake Kitchen
September 29, 2026 12:00 pm
Join us for an intimate and engaging author chat with New York Times bestselling novelist Amanda Eyre Ward. In this relaxed conversation, Amanda will share insights into her novels, her writing process, and the inspirations that shape her stories. She’ll also offer a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing journey—from first idea to finished book. A must for book lovers, aspiring writers, and anyone who delights in the art of storytelling.
Amanda Eyre Ward is the New York Times bestselling author of Sleep Toward Heaven, How to Be Lost, Love Stories in This Town, Forgive Me, Close Your Eyes, The Same Sky, The Nearness of You, The Jetsetters, and The Lifeguards and her latest book, Arrivals and Departures. Her bestselling novels have been featured in People Magazine, The New York Times, and more. Amanda publishes nonfiction in Travel + Leisure, the New York Times, Texas Monthly, and more.. Amanda's work has been optioned for film and television and translated into fifteen languages. She lives in Austin, TX.
Free for Silent Shores Reading Retreat guests as well as general resort guests.
$25 for day guests. Please call 512-372-7380 to reserve your spot.
