Thomas G Tillson was born with a severe facial deformity in June 1951. His life was a mess until February 1973. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
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Wendy Thornton was published in Riverteeth, Epiphany, MacGuffin, and other literary journals and books. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors
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Her Holiness (The Common Snook), practicing mystic, spiritual teacher, and captivating storyteller. Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL-Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville
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D.W. Powell, entrepreneur, coach, and storyteller, blends decades of leadership experience with creative writing, training others through his books, workshops, and Earth Wind Fire Water programs. #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Nanette Orange, an award-winning poet, resides in Miami, Florida. She published two poetry collections titled Soul Whisperings: Poems for Victorious Living and Innermost Journey: Poems for a Lifetime. SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Mallory M. O’Connor is the author of six novels—the American River Trilogy and Epiphany’s Gift, Key to Eternity, and Xanadu’s Cavern—as well as two non-fiction books. #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
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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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Rebecca Micha has been the owner of Gainesville’s Academy of Music and Art. Rebecca Is the Vice President for Student Activities of The Gainesville Music Teachers Association, #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #WhyILoveGNV
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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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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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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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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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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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Meet Constance Hastings, author and counselor whose work explores faith, identity, and self-discovery.#SSBF2026 #FictionBooks #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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
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
Meet J.N. Fishhawk, Florida poet and storyteller. Fun fact: Most likely Author to Dress Up for the occasion. 📚 Catch them at SSBF 2026! Santa Fe College, Gainesville | Jan 24, 2026 | 10–4 @SSBF2026 #FloridaPoets #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
Meet Lauren Gilbert, author of historical novels set in Regency England. Fun fact: Lauren is a lifelong Anglophile who brings history and romance to life. #SSBF2026 #HistoricalFiction #RegencyRomance #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
Author and musician Dominic Delaney blends storytelling and song, bringing rhythm, emotion, and grit to his non-fiction book. Meet him at dominicdelaney.com. #SSBF2026 #VisitGainesville #WhyILoveGNV #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty
Meet Coleen DeGroff, children’s author and illustrator. bsky.app/profile/celt... Did you know? A local realtor branching out into history of Alachua County Florida. #SSBF2026 #ChildrensBooks #FamilyReads #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
Meet Richard Gartee, author of historical fiction and local Florida stories. Fun fact: Richard’s novels bring to life vivid characters and overlooked history. Santa Fe College, Jan 24th | 10–4 #SSBF2026 #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
Meet Jimmy Deas, storyteller of Southern fiction. Fun fact: Jimmy brings Florida life and culture to vivid storytelling. 📚 Catch him at SSBF 2026! #SSBF2026 #SouthernFiction #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
