The Hill Country Authors Series, sponsored and run by the FOL, returns on Thursday, February 22. It features award-winning Austin author, Sarah Bird, discussing her latest novel, Last Dance on the Starlight Pier. The historical fiction novel blends the enthralling world of dance marathons during the Great Depression, with characters based on famous Galvestonians from the 1930’s.

Bird is no stranger to historical fiction. She is a two-time recipient of the Best Fiction Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Institute of Letters. She also has several screenplays and 11 mainstream novels to her credit, including Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen as well as the non-fiction work, A Love Letter to Texas Women.

Sarah will give a 20-30 minute presentation, followed by a 15-20 minute question and answer session. Refreshments are included in the admission price and will be served by Sweet Lemon Kitchen.  Lark and Owl Booksellers will be on hand to sell copies of Last Dance on the Starlight Pier, which Sarah will be happy to sign.

Tickets are $17 in advance through February 20.
$20 at the door; if available.