Name: Books & Brunch with Deborah Goodrich Royce and Mary Alice Monroe
Start: 2026-03-21T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-21T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Wild Dunes Resort

Books & Brunch with Deborah Goodrich Royce and Mary Alice Monroe

Please join us for the spring installment of the Wild Dunes Literary Series, Books & Brunch with Deborah Goodrich Royce! Deborah will be in conversation with Wild Dunes Literary Series founder and beloved New York Times bestselling author, Mary Alice Monroe. Tickets available now: https://www.citypapertickets.com/events/181266014/books-brunch-with-deborah-goodrich-royce-and-mary-alice-monroe
On Saturday, March 21, the Wild Dunes Literary Series returns to the beautiful Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms, SC with bestselling author- and former actress on All My Children- Deborah Goodrich Royce! Joining Deborah in conversation is Wild Dunes Literary series founder and beloved New York Times bestselling author, Mary Alice Monroe.
From 11 am - 1 pm, enjoy a brunch menu that features shrimp & grits, eggs, bacon, fruit, and pastries and sip mimosas- or hit the tea and coffee bar- while Deborah and Mary Alice give us a behind-the-scences peek at the writing of Deborah's latest title, Best Boy. After their conversatoin, there will be a chance to ask Deborah all your burning questions like, "Did being on a soap opera teach you the art of the perfect twist?" (Fun fact: Her 2021 novel Ruby Falls won an award for Best Plot Twist.) Then, meet the authors and get your books personalized!
For fans of Deborah's Reef Road, a national bestseller and Indie Next pick, and Elin Hilderbrand's The Perfect Couple, Best Boy is a psychological thriller full of secrets & lies, set against a beautiful coastal backdrop. What better place to enjoy this author talk and signing than just across the street from the beach?
Perfect for book clubs or an outing with your mom, sister, best friend, or favorite reader, the Wild Dunes Literary Series is where Southern hospitality meets literary fun!
Get your ticket now to join us: https://www.citypapertickets.com/events/181266014/books-brunch-with-deborah-goodrich-royce-and-mary-alice-monroe
Please note: Tickets to this event are non-refundable. If you are no longer able to make the event, we are happy to hold your signed copy of the book(s) included with your ticket for pick up at the store or shipping (at an additional cost).
About Best Boy:
A gripping psychological thriller, Best Boy teeters on the knife-edge of memory and identity when the arrival of a shocking letter threatens the carefully constructed life of a woman desperate to outrun her past.
Viveca Stevenson has it all: a handsome and successful husband, an adorable ten-year-old son, and a coastal dream house in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has a solid group of girlfriends and is content with the afterglow of the film career she’s left behind. But when a threatening letter arrives—from a man she does not remember—it cracks open a part of her past she thought was buried for good.
A terrifying chain of events is set in motion, forcing Viveca to confront what happened on a shattering Halloween night in high school when she had a different name, a different face, a different voice. Who is the man contacting her now and was he really the best boy on her most famous film, Misty? Why can’t she remember him—or that night?
A taut psychological thriller, Best Boy explores identity, memory, and the dangerous power of forgetting.
About Deborah Goodrich Royce:
Deborah Goodrich Royce’s Reef Road, a national bestseller and Indie Next pick, was named one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews. Ruby Falls won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist, and Finding Mrs. Ford was hailed by Forbes and Good Morning America.
At the Ocean House Author Series, Deborah interviews writers ranging from Katie Couric to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. With fellow authors Luanne Rice and Amy Scheibe she leads the Deer Mountain Writers’ Retreat. She writes a book column for Hey Rhody and Providence Monthly magazines and began her career as an actress on All My Children and story editor at Miramax Films.
Deborah holds a BA in modern foreign languages and two honorary doctorates of humane letters from Lake Erie College and the University of Rhode Island. With her husband, Chuck, Deborah restored the Avon Theatre, Ocean House Hotel, Deer Mountain Inn, United Theatre, Martin House Books, and numerous Main Street revitalization projects. She is a trustee of New York Botanical Garden.
WILD DUNES AUTHOR EVENT & WEEKEND HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Wild Dunes Literary Series is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a stay on property at the world-class Wild Dunes Resort. Opportunities to golf, swim, enjoy the spa, and of course walk the beach await you!
This is a special opportunity for friends, couples, and book clubs to gather at a luxury seaside resort to celebrate a shared love of books.
Treat yourself to this literary experience at the beach!
The season of gift giving is approaching! A ticket to the Wild Dunes Author Event is a perfect gift for your book-loving friend, spouse, or family member. And it’s perfect for book clubs!