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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Maranda Jacob #bookfestival Maranda Jacob has spent over 20 years in the human services field. She wrote her first book, Baby Cow! MOOOO! Why Parents Need a Break, inspired by conversations with her children about why parents…

Maranda Jacob has spent over 20 years in the human services field. She wrote her first book, Baby Cow! MOOOO! @SantaFeCollege, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Jan Yager #bookfestival Jan Yager is an award-winning author of 67 books – 23 by commercial publishers and 44 self-published through Hannacroix Creek Books, Inc. – with one or more titles translated into 36 languages. Her…

Jan Yager is an award-winning author with one or more titles translated into 36 languages. Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! @SantaFeCollege, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Leah T Williams #bookfestival Leah T. Williams is a Caribbean American author and lifelong educator writing bold, unforgettable stories that center girlhood, identity, and home. Her novels pulse with poetry, mystery, and heart.…

Leah T. Williams is a Caribbean American author and lifelong educator writing bold, unforgettable stories. Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Author Stephen Wise #bookfestival Stephen Wise is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker whose films were screened in over a dozen countries. He co-wrote the acclaimed screenplay Batman: DarKnight for Warner Bros and two…

Stephen Wise is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker whose films were screened in over a dozen countries. Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Lynn Weshtoff #bookfestival Lynn Westhoff survived ICU shifts, the military, and Florida humidity—now she channels that grit into dragons, rebels, and time-bending chaos in her award-winning, Amazon Best Selling series,…

Lynn Westhoff survived ICU shifts, the military, and Florida humidity—now she channels that grit into dragons, rebels, and time-bending chaos. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Candace Webb #bookfestival Candace Webb is a wife and mother of three children who open her eyes to God every day. She aims to find redemption in the world, inspired by John 7:38 “For whoever believes in me as the scripture…

Candace Webb aims to find redemption in the world, inspired by John 7:38 “For whoever believes in me as the scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Steven Trifiletti #bookfestival Steven Trifiletti, a Jupiter, Florida, resident, has always been fascinated by the human body and its potential. After a diverse career in various fields, he’s finally sharing The Muscle Code with…

Steven Trifiletti, Florida, resident, has always been fascinated by the human body and its potential. first book draws on his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for fitness. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Author Thomas G Tillison #bookfestival Thomas G Tillson was born with a severe facial deformity in June 1951. His life was a mess until February 1973. On the verge of suicide, God’s intervention saved him and gave him peace. His memoir is…

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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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Author Wendy Thornton #bookfestival Wendy Thornton was published in Riverteeth, Epiphany, MacGuffin, and other literary journals and books. She writes memoir, short stories, poetry, and a mystery series, Bear-Trapped. She’s fiction…

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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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Rachel C Thompson #bookfestival Before #RVLiving exploded, Rachel C Thompson and Lisa Cross left their apartment, purchased a motorhome and set out to travel the nation, both for the experience and to find their next home. Rachel…

Before #RVLiving exploded, Rachel C Thompson and Lisa Cross left their apartment, purchased a motorhome and set out to travel the nation, @SantaFeCollege, Gainesville, FL | 📅 Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Gail Rose Thompson #bookfestival Gail Rose Thompson grew up in Canada, becoming a horse trainer at a young age. She graduated from college and taught school before travelling to Iran where she became trainer of the Shah’s horses…

Gail Rose Thompson grew up in Canada, becoming a horse trainer at a young age. She graduated from college and taught school Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author L A Spicher #bookfestival L.A. Spicher is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Florida in 1989. She is a Mom, Financial Analyst, Author, and Baker who loves fishing and family game nights. Pickles and Squirt, the…

L.A. Spicher is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Florida.. book series: “Turtle Tales with Pickles and Squirt” Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Author Nikki Shrieves at #bookfestival Nikki Shrieves has had a love of dinosaurs since she was no bigger than a Velociraptor. While interest in dinosaurs has increased recently, usually, it is only in the most popular ones. This author’s…

Nikki Shrieves has had a love of dinosaurs since she was no bigger than a Velociraptor. While interest in dinosaurs has increased recently, usually, it is only in the most popular. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Peter Rush to #bookfestival Peter S. Rush is a graduate of Brown University with a Masters from the University of Florida. He was a newspaper reporter, editor, Peace Corps volunteer, and police officer. His first novel, Wild…

Peter S. Rush is a graduate of Brown University with a Masters from the University of Florida. He was a newspaper reporter, editor, Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Rob Rogers to #bookfestival Rob Rogers is an attorney and award-winning writer from Orlando and author of Finding My Way Home: Fighting Depression Backpacking in Central Florida. His essays have been published in Still Point…

Rob Rogers is an attorney and award-winning writer from Orlando and author of Finding My Way Home: Fighting Depression Backpacking in Central Florida. Join us Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Marie Q Rogers to #bookfestival Marie Q Rogers, award-winning author of Trials by Fire, Quest for Namai, Season of the Dove, and Notebooks Hidden in an Abandoned House, lives and writes in the woods of North Florida. Her short…

Marie Q Rogers, award-winning author of Trials by Fire, Quest for Namai, Season of the Dove, and Notebooks Hidden in an Abandoned House, lives and writes in North Florida. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author JW Robitaille to #bookfestival JW Robitaille, novelist and longtime Santa Fe College English professor, blends a love of literature, teaching, and creative writing in her fiction, screenplays, and stories inspired by life’s…

JW Robitaille, novelist and longtime Santa Fe College English professor, blends a love of literature, teaching, and creative writing in her fiction, screenplays, and stories. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv

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Lorilyn Roberts is an award-winning author/contributor of over twenty books, including the YA Seventh Dimension Series. See her at SSBF 2026! 📍 Santa Fe College, Gainesville | Jan 24, 2026 | 10–4 #SSBF2026 #YABooks #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 DW Power #bookfestival #visitgainesville 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.…

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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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Karen White Porter #bookfestival Karen W. Porter is author of the ‘I Feel … When …’ series which helps children cope with feelings through dialogue. She is recognized as a finalist of the 2023 Royal Palm Literary Award with the…

Karen W. Porter is author of the ‘I Feel … When …’ series which helps children cope with feelings through dialogue. She is recognized as a finalist of the 2023 Royal Palm Literary Award for ‘I Feel Afraid When I See a Spider'.#SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Deana Plaskon #bookfestival Deana Plaskon is a mom, educator, licensed therapist and author of the Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers series. Her books help children understand and manage emotions. Inspired by her therapy…

Deana Plaskon is a mom, educator, licensed therapist and author of the Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers series. Her books help children understand and manage emotions. and practical tools for kids ages 5–10. #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Mike Orenduff #bookfestival Mike Orenduff grew up on the banks of the Rio Grande. He served as president of New Mexico State University. His Pot Thief Mysteries have sold over 500,000 copies and won The Lefty Award for Best…

Mike Orenduff grew up on the banks of the Rio Grande. He served as president of New Mexico State University. His Pot Thief Mysteries have sold over 500,000 copies and won The Lefty Award for Best Humorous Murder Mystery, #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Poet Nanette Orange #bookfestival 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…

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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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Mallory OConnor at the #bookfestival 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. Her most recent book, The…

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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Sunshine State Book Festival Author Celia Ochoa at the 2026 #bookfestival Celia Ochoa, a Navy veteran and Corporate Operations professional in North Florida, has long loved reading and writing. Encouraged by family and the Bookstagram community, she published her family’s…

Celia Ochoa, a Navy veteran and Corporate Operations professional in North Florida, has long loved reading and writing. Encouraged by family and the Bookstagram community, she published her family’s story of escaping Cuba. #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv

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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 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 Susan Ward Mickelberry #bookfestival Susan Ward Mickelberry is a writer, editor, poet, and Formal Poetry Editor for Bacopa Literary Review 2025. Her poetry collection And Blackberries Grew Wild was published by Roadside Press in 2024.…

Susan Ward Mickelberry is a writer, editor, poet, and Formal Poetry Editor for Bacopa Literary Review 2025. Her poetry collection And Blackberries Grew Wild was published by Roadside Press in 2024. #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok youtube.com/shorts/zMtbN...

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Rebecca Micha #bookfestival 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, and of the Gainesville…

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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