ISLE OF PALMS, SC: Buxton Books and Wild Dunes Resort are proud to announce the 22nd Annual Wild Dunes Author Event & Weekend with Mary Alice Monroe, taking place January 15–17, 2027, at Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms. Each year, more than 400 readers gather for three days of author conversations and programming at this beachside literary series, founded by Mary Alice Monroe.

Sunday’s Main Program, January 17, 2:00–4:00 pm
Headlining authors Therese Anne Fowler, Christina Baker Kline, Nayantara Roy, and Daniel Wallace will join Mary Alice for a lively panel conversation about their novels, writing lives, and inspiration. The program includes audience questions, author signings, a coffee/tea bar, a curated silent auction, and a Buxton Books pop-up shop. Doors open at 1:00 pm.

Weekend highlights

• Saturday, 11:00 am: Books & Brunch with Mary Alice Monroe and actress Andie MacDowell, with a first look at The Rivers’ End. Guests receive the prologue and first chapter, plus a preorder of the book.
• Saturday, 2:00 pm: Writing Workshop with Christina Baker Kline (currently VIP All-Access only)
• Saturday, 5:00 pm: From Page to Screen, a rooftop panel on book-to-screen adaptations
• Sunday, 10:00 am: Coffee & Copy with Nayantara Roy and her editor, Kathy Pories
• Friday, 4:00–6:00 pm: Words and Music Welcome Party at The Windjammer with Hootie & the Blowfish’s Jim “Soni” Sonefeld (tickets coming soon)

Tickets

• General Admission: $55
• VIP: $185
• VIP All-Access (full weekend, 10 books, concierge service): $450

A Sunday ticket unlocks the Saturday and Sunday breakout sessions as add-ons. Tickets are non-refundable.

Supporting literacy: Proceeds from the event, including 100% of silent auction funds, benefit Reading Partners SC, which provides one-on-one tutoring for local elementary students.

Stay at Wild Dunes: Call 866-359-5593 or book online with code BOOK20 for a special rate for January 15–18.

Get Tickets →

Ticketing questions: events@buxtonbooks.com. Media inquiries: Polly Buxton, polly@buxtonbooks.com.