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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Rich O'Brien to the #bookfestival After a forty-year legal career, Rich O’Brien completed Moody Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program. At Moody’s graduation ceremony he received the Faculty Award-Biblical…

After a forty-year legal career, Rich O’Brien completed Moody Theological Seminary’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program..#SSBF2026 #FaithBooks #ChristianNonfiction #AtHomeSeminary #FloridaAuthors #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Shani Nesmith to the #bookfestival Shani Nesmith, a Jacksonville native and University of Florida graduate, writes engaging children’s books from her home in Gainesville. A single mom of one, she’s the author of the Adventures of…

Shani Nesmith, a Jacksonville native and University of Florida graduate, writes engaging children’s books from her home in Gainesville. #SSBF2026 #ChildrensBooks #AnimalStories #YoungReaders #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Joan Wright Mularz to the #bookfestival Joan Wright Mularz writes YA mysteries: the 3-book E.T. Madigan Series and the 3-book SLATE Series, which includes the award-winning SLATE—A Band of Friends Mystery. Joan is president of the Florida…

Joan Wright Mularz writes YA mysteries: the 3-book E.T. Madigan Series and the 3-book SLATE Series, Joan is president of the Florida Treasure Coast Sisters in Crime Chapter. #SSBF2026 #YAMystery #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes David Morton to the #bookfestival David Morton, Orlando-based historian and UCF lecturer, explores Florida’s film legacy through teaching, research, and his book Motion Picture Paradise. Passionate about storytelling and state…

David Morton, Orlando-based historian and UCF lecturer, explores Florida’s film legacy through teaching, research, and his book Motion Picture Paradise. Passionate about storytelling and state history. #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Julie Milo to the #bookfestival Julie Milo spends most of her time reading and writing. When she’s not reading and writing scholarly stuff for her day job as an academic librarian, she’s reading for fun. She writes closed…

Julie Milo spends most of her time reading and writing. When she’s not reading and writing scholarly stuff for her day job as an academic librarian, Julie lives on the Gulf coast of Florida with her family. #SweetRomComs #visitgainesville #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Debbie Miller to #bookfestival Debbie Miller is a retired nurse who resides in Florida with her husband. She has written a heartfelt story about her journey as a caregiver for her brother who has Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s…

Debbie Miller is a retired nurse who resides in Florida with her husband. She has written a heartfelt story about her journey as a caregiver for her brother who has Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. #Memoir #FamilyStories #visitgainesville #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Author Lana McAra #bookfestival Lana McAra, author and ghostwrit er of 48 titles with a million books sold, is the founding president of Vendela Publishing, LLC, helping indie authors get into bookstores, schools, and libraries.…

Lana McAra, author and ghostwriter of 48 titles with a million books sold, is the founding president of Vendela Publishing, LLC, & NE Fla Sisters in Crime #SSBF2026 #CozyMystery #ChristyAward #Ghostwriter # #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent youtube.com/shorts/vnEfa...

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Pamela Marshall #bookfestival Pamela D. Marshall is an author, actress, Peace Ambassador, and Executive Director of At The WELLness Network/Publishing. Inspired by mindfulness, forgiveness, and her grandson BJ, Pamela crafts…

Pamela D. Marshall is an author, actress, Peace Ambassador, and Executive Director of At The WELLness Network/Publishing. Pamela crafts stories nurturing young minds, #InspirationalBooks #SelfHelp #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Piet Marino #bookfestival Piet Marino’s YA novels feature razor-wit narrators. His novels, Dough Boy and Defiant Little Bubbles of Joy, were nominated for YALSA’s Best Books for Young Adults. The latter made Booklist's Top 10…

Piet Marino’s YA novels feature razor-wit narrators. His novels, Dough Boy and Defiant Little Bubbles of Joy, were nominated for YALSA’s Best Books for Young Adults.#SSBF2026 #YAFiction #DoughBoy #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival Author Ronnie Lovler #bookfestival Ronnie Lovler is a former correspondent for CNN in Latin America. Currently, she writes an award-winning series on aging for Mainstreet Daily News in Gainesville. She and Dixie Neilson co-authored…

Ronnie Lovler is a former correspondent for CNN in Latin America. Currently, she writes an award-winning series on aging for Mainstreet Daily News in Gainesville. #SSBF2026 #MultilingualAuthor #EditorialServices #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author DM Maloney to this Years #bookfestival D.M. Maloney is a veteran, full-time stay-at-home mom, and part-time overlord of fictional realms. When she’s not wrangling her minions or conquering Mt. Laundry, she’s dreaming up stories that delve…

D.M. Maloney is a veteran, full-time stay-at-home mom, and part-time overlord of fictional realms. When she’s not wrangling her minions #SSBF2026 #ParanormalRomance #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Ken MacKennick #bookfestival Ken MacKennick, Florida novelist and retired educator, crafts bold, humorous tales shaped by a wild life in Wacahoota, his love of storytelling, and a career reaching hundreds of thousands of young…

Ken MacKennick, Florida novelist and retired educator, crafts bold, humorous tales shaped by a wild life in Wacahoota, his love of storytelling, #SSBF2026 #SuspenseThriller #FloridaAuthors #RandomPatterns #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2025 Mystery Author Kassandra Lamb #bookfestival Meet Kassandra Lamb, author of the Kate Huntington Mysteries and the Marcia Banks P.I. Mysteries. Website: https://kassandralamb.com/ Fun fact: Kassandra is a retired psychotherapist who brings real…

Meet Kassandra Lamb, author of the Kate Huntington Mysteries and the Marcia Banks P.I. Mysteries. Santa Fe College #SSBF2026 #MysteryBooks #CozyMystery #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Meet Robert A Kamarowski #bookfestival Meet Robert A. Kamarowski, author and photographer. Website: https://rkamarowski.com/ Fun fact: Both his books takes readers on a profound literary journey across the open ocean, where a crew…

Meet Robert A. Kamarowski, author and photographer. Fun fact: Both his books takes readers on a profound literary journey across the open ocean, Santa Fe College,#SSBF2026 #LiteraryFiction #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Fiction Author Siri Hutton #bookfestival Meet Siri Hutton — author of contemporary fiction rooted in personal growth, resilience, and the ties that hold communities together. Her stories offer reflection, connection, and real emotional…

Meet Siri Hutton — author of contemporary fiction rooted in personal growth, resilience, and the ties that hold communities together.#SSBF2026 #ContemporaryFiction #FloridaAuthors #ReadersOfYouTube #VisitGainesville #WhyILoveGNV #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Alycin Hayes Filmaker Poet and Author #bookfestival Meet Alycin Hayes — poet, filmmaker, editor, and creative force behind Echo Hill Productions. Her work draws deeply from nature, storytelling, and the power of lived experience, blending words and…

Meet Alycin Hayes — poet, filmmaker, editor, and creative force behind Echo Hill Productions. Her work draws deeply from nature, storytelling. Join her at #SSBF2026 #PoetryCommunity #VisitGainesville #WhyILoveGNV #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival Author Sandy Lender #bookfestival Sandy Lender is an international bestselling poet and award-winning author of fantasy, literary fiction, poetry, and short story work. She’s a construction magazine editor by day and author of…

Sandy Lender is an international bestselling poet and award-winning author of fantasy, literary fiction, and short story work. Living in Florida to help with sea turtle conservation and parrot rescue. #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 - Thriller author J T Hunter #bookfestival Meet JT Hunter, true crime and thriller author. Website: https://jthuntertruecrime.com/ Fun fact: JT has written extensively about real-life crimes, blending fact with suspense. Join him at #ssbf2026…

Meet JT Hunter, true crime and thriller author. Fun fact: JT has written extensively about real-life crimes, blending fact with suspense. #SSBF2026 #TrueCrime #ThrillerBooks #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Sharon Leino #ssbf2026 Sharon Leino discovered writing in retirement as a Texas snowbird after joining writers’ groups. After relocating to Florida, and her husband’s passing, a divine prompt led her to Richard Paul…

Sharon Leino discovered writing in retirement as a Texas snowbird. After relocating to Florida, a divine prompt led her to Evans’s ranch retreat, where creativity bloomed. @SantaFeCollege #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 - Terrence Ho Musician and Author #bookfestival Meet Terrence Ho — author of character-driven fiction exploring identity, belonging, and what it means to find your voice. A multi-talented creator, Terrence is also a musician, bringing rhythm and…

Meet Terrence Ho — author of character-driven fiction exploring identity, belonging, and what it means to find your voice. A multi-talented creator, #SSBF2026 #FictionBooks #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #VisitGainesville #WhyILoveGNV #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author and Poet Lola Haskins #bookfestival Meet Lola Haskins, award-winning Florida poet. Website: https://www.lolahaskins.com/ Fun fact: Her poetry celebrates nature, music, and the unique beauty of Florida landscapes. Join her at #ssbf2026 …

Meet Lola Haskins, award-winning Florida poet. Fun fact: Her poetry celebrates nature, music, and the unique beauty of Florida landscapes. Join her at #SSBF2026 #FloridaPoets #PoetryCommunity #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Meet D.T. Henderson — author of bold speculative fiction that blends adventure, imagination, immersive world-building. #SSBF2026 #SpeculativeFiction #AdventureReads #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #VisitGainesville #WhyILoveGNV #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Author Linda Hansen #bookfestival Meet Linda Hansen, children's nonfiction author. Visit her Website: https://www.lindahansenauthor.com/ Fun fact: Linda’s books share uplifting stories of animals in her area. Catch her at #ssbf2026 …

Meet Linda Hansen, inspirational and nonfiction author. Fun fact: Linda’s books share uplifting stories of animals in her area. 📚 Catch her at Santa Fe College, Jan 24, 2026 | 10–4 #SSBF2026 #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 - Mystery and Suspense Author William Hatfield #bookfestival Meet William Hatfield, thriller and adventure writer. Website: https://william-hatfield.square.site/ Fun fact: William’s novels dive into action-packed plots set against vivid backdrops. Catch him at…

Meet William Hatfield, thriller and adventure writer. Fun fact: William’s novels dive into action-packed plots set against vivid backdrops. Catch him at #SSBF2026 #AdventureFiction #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Speculative Fiction Author Keith Gwaltney #bookfestival Meet Keith Gwaltney, author of science fiction and speculative works. Website: https://www.kgmagic.com/ Fun fact: Keith is a practicing illusionist. Join him at #ssbf2026 @SantaFeCollege1 …

Meet Keith Gwaltney, author of science fiction and speculative works. Fun fact: Keith is a practicing illusionist 📚 Join him at #SSBF2026 #SciFiBooks #SpeculativeFiction #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Mystery Authors Gay Lynn Grigas Meet Gay Lynn Grigas, writer of cozy mysteries. Website: https://gaylynn.net/ Fun fact: Gay Lynn’s stories feature clever plots, small-town charm, and quirky characters. Meet her at #ssbf2026…

Meet Gay Lynn Grigas, writer of cozy mysteries. Fun fact: Gay Lynn’s stories feature clever plots, small-town charm, and quirky characters. Meet her at #SSBF2026 #CozyMystery #MysteryBooks #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Inspiration Author Pamela D Gray Meet Pamela D. Gray, inspirational author. Website: https://poweryourdecisions.com/ Fun fact: Pamela’s books shine with messages of faith, hope, and encouragement. Catch her at #ssbf2026 …

Meet Pamela D. Gray, inspirational author. Fun fact: Pamela’s books shine with messages of faith, hope, and encouragement. 📚 Catch her at #SSBF2026 #InspirationalBooks #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Come and Meet Author Mark Joseph Good Meet Mark Joseph Good, contemporary fiction author. Follow the Author on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screamingraptor59/ Fun fact: Mark is a newbie to the book scene but has three books…

Meet Mark Joseph Good, contemporary fiction author. Fun fact: Mark is a newbie to the book scene but has three books published so far. 📚 See him at #SSBF2026 #ContemporaryFiction #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Meet J. Elliott, author of contemporary and thought-provoking fiction. Fun fact: Elliott’s stories explores quaint small town quirky characters and ghostly thrillers too. #SSBF2026 #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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Meet Ivette N. Diaz, author of inspirational nonfiction. Website: ivettendiaz.com Fun fact: Ivette’s gift of storytelling, hopes to show that every person has a unique purpose for their life. #SSBF2026 #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

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