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Sierra Waggoner and Trevor Scott welcomed the delightful Amanda Eyre Ward, a New York Times bestselling author based in Austin, to share insights into her latest projects and upcoming release!AUSTIN, Texas — March is National Reading Month, and we’re celebrating with a special We Are Austin episode dedicated to all things books — and beyond.
From must-read recommendations to engaging conversations with local voices, we’re diving into the stories that inspire, educate, and bring our community together! March is National Reading Month, and we’re celebrating with a special We Are Austin episode dedicated to all things books — and beyond. From must-read recommendations to engaging conversations with local voices, we’re diving into the stories that inspire, educate, and bring our community together!Sierra Waggoner and Trevor Scott welcomed the delightful Amanda Eyre Ward, a New York Times bestselling author based in Austin, to share insights into her latest projects and upcoming release! Ward joined the show to discuss her highly anticipated new book, Arrivals and Departures, the sequel to The Jetsetters, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. “You can expect to fly over to Greece a lot of it takes place in Santorini, and also in Savannah, Georgia. My mother lives there It's a beautiful city. And there's so many stories,” Ward said, teasing the exotic and personal settings readers will explore in the next chapter of the story. Ward joined the show to discuss her highly anticipated new book, Arrivals and Departures, the sequel to The Jetsetters, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick.Ward shared, “It was absolutely amazing. And it was March 2020 when Reese announced that The Jetsetters was her pick, I was the number one item on Amazon! More than a hammer or nails, or a t-shirt it was MY book on there! It was an honor.” Reflecting on being selected for Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club, Ward shared, “It was absolutely amazing. And it was March 2020 when Reese announced that The Jetsetters was her pick, I was the number one item on Amazon! More than a hammer or nails, or a t-shirt it was MY book on there! It was an honor.” Ward is also seeing multiple works adapted for the screen. “Not one but two of my books are being adapted! Sleep Toward Heaven is my first novel I’m writing with Miguel Arteta, and that is going to be a film. And then The Lifeguards which is about moms in Austin and their teenage boys who are lifeguards at Barton Springs, is being made into a TV show, as well as a short story of mine set in Savannah about a private investigator,” she said. Ward is also seeing multiple works adapted for the screen. “Not one but two of my books are being adapted! Sleep Toward Heaven is my first novel I’m writing with Miguel Arteta, and that is going to be a film. And then The Lifeguards which is about moms in Austin and their teenage boys who are lifeguards at Barton Springs, is being made into a TV show, as well as a short story of mine set in Savannah about a private investigator,” she said. Drawing from her experiences living and traveling around the world, Ward brings rich settings and layered characters to life in her novels. She also shared her current reading list, recommending works by fellow Reese Witherspoon Book Club authors. “I want to recommend two friends from Reese's book clubSierra Waggoner and Trevor Scott welcomed the delightful Amanda Eyre Ward, a New York Times bestselling author based in Austin, to share insights into her latest projects and upcoming release! As she prepares for the release of Arrivals and Departures, Ward is also celebrating with a special event at a local independent bookstore in Austin. “ First Light, June 28th. We're going to have a big party, and you guys are invited. Everyone's invited—Greek snacks and romance scam conversation!” she added.A man was arrested after he allegedly shot an AR-15 at other vehicles in a Home Depot parking lot in Bastrop Wednesday afternoon, according to police. No injuriPolice are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in an east Austin parking lot last month.TheAustin police arrested a suspect in connection to Sunday's homicide near Mueller.APD says that 37-year-old Clemente Garcia was arrested on Tuesday in the 7100 bSeveral homes have been evacuated after a commercial vehicle crash in Manor Thursday morning.Manor police say officers are at the scene of the crash near the inOver 30,000 departing travelers are expected at the Austin airport on Thursday with officials once again asking passengers to arrive early for their flights.AUS
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