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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Children's Author Lisa Hook Bell #bookfestival

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#ChildrensAuthors at #SSBF2026 - Lisa Hook Bell - Come on down and meet her and all the other great authors #VisitGainesville on Jan 24th, 2026 at Santa Fe College : youtube.com/shorts/Beowe...

Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Ginny Brinkley to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders

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Meet Ginny Brinkley, nonfiction and history author. Fun fact: Ginny preserves Florida’s past with stories that connect generations. See her at #SSBF2026 #NonfictionBooks #FloridaHistory #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Meet Ginny Brinkley, nonfiction and history author. Website: https://www.goddessginnybrinkley.com/ Fun fact: Ginny preserves Florida’s past with stories that connect generations. 📚 See her at SSBF…

Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Michael Pressley Bobbitt to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 3d

Meet Michael Presley Bobbitt, author of Southern noir thrillers. Fun fact: Bobbitt has written, acted in and produced 5 plays. Catch him at SSBF 2026! #SSBF2026 #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Meet Michael Presley Bobbitt, author of Southern noir thrillers. Website: https://www.michaelpresleybobbitt.com/ Fun fact: Bobbitt has written, acted in and produced 5 plays. 📚 Catch him at SSBF…

Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Dakota Minnie Boyer to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 4d

Meet Dakota Minnie Boyer, rising voice in YA and fantasy fiction. Fun fact: Dakota’s stories celebrate courage, friendship, and magical worlds. Meet them at #SSBF2026 #YAFantasy #IndieAuthors #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Meet Dakota Minnie Boyer, rising voice in YA and fantasy fiction. Website: https://www.dakotaminnieboyer.com/ Fun fact: Dakota’s stories celebrate courage, friendship, and magical worlds. 📚 Meet…

Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Janet R Byers #visitgainesville

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 5d

Meet Janet R. Byers, author of heartfelt contemporary stories. Fun fact: Her Blackwood Series Flips between 18th century Scotland and the present day. Catch her at #SSBF2026 #ContemporaryFiction #IndieAuthors #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

Meet Janet R. Byers, author of heartfelt contemporary stories. Follow her on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09BQ94H89 Fun fact: Her Blackwood Series Flips between 18th century Scotland…

Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Sue Blythe to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 5d

Meet Sue Blythe, children’s and inspirational author. Fun fact: Sue writes to spark imagination and promote kindness across generations. See her at SSBF 2026! #SSBF2026 #ChildrensBooks #Inspiration #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
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Meet Sue Blythe, children’s and inspirational author. Website: https://gardensofglobalunity.org/climate-collaboratory/ Fun fact: Sue writes to spark imagination and promote kindness across…

Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Barbara Bockman #SSBF2026 #bookreaders

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Barbara Bockman, author of children’s and middle-grade books. Did you know? Barbara’s adventures encourage curiosity and fun learning. Join her at SSBF 2026! #SSBF2026 #ChildrensBooks #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
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Meet Barbara Bockman, author of children’s and middle-grade books. Follow Her on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07HGRRXGL Did you know? Barbara’s adventures encourage curiosity and fun…

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Sarah E. Bewley, mystery and suspense writer. Fun fact: Sarah’s novels dive into intrigue, resilience, and unforgettable characters. Meet her at SSBF 2026! #SSBF2026 #MysteryBooks #SuspenseReaders #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #BookSky #FromPiratesToThePresent

Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Terri Peel Bechtel to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 7d

Meet Sam Berretti, author of fast-paced thrillers including 'The Black Rose'. Fun fact: he blends action with cutting-edge science! 📚 Meet him at SSBF 2026, Santa Fe College, Gainesville! 📅 Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #ThrillerBooks #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #BookSky

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 8d

It takes a lot of volunteers to put on a great #BookFestival and here are just a few. This is first Meeting of the Publicity committee. #SSBF2026 #VisitGainesville 😁

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 8d

#VisitGainesville and the #SSBF2026 welcomes author Terri Peel Bechtold to meet and greet all the readers at Santa Fe College on January 24, 2026:
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Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · 8d

#FloridaAuthors
Meet Mary Buchanan, author of inspirational fiction. Website: marybuchananauthor.com Fun fact: Mary’s books blend faith, hope, and heartfelt storytelling. 📚 Join her at SSBF 2026! #SSBF2026 #InspirationalBooks #FloridaAuthors #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Sep 29

#ReadersonBlueSky
The Annual #SSBF2026 Sunshine State Book Festival now has their tickets available on EventBrite - FREE admission for readers: www.eventbrite.com/e/sunshine-s...
Get Your tickets today, print them out and you can put them in the raffle bowl when you come to #SantaFeCollege Jan 24th

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Aug 1

#AuthorBonnieOgle will be attending the #SunshineStateBookFestival2026 along with all of her great environmental awareness #ChildrensBooks #FloridaAuthors on #January242026

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Feb 11

Sunshine State Book Festival 2025 Keynote Speaker Cynthia Barnett

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Feb 5

We have uploaded the video from our keynote speaker, Cynthia Barnett, for you to view and enjoy -#ClimateChangeInLiterature
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The Authors are Coming! Welcome Dr. Gladys Barrio to the Sunshine State Book Festival 2025

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 31

Get ready to be inspired! 🌟 Dr. Gladys A. Barrio is bringing her powerful voice and uplifting stories to the Sunshine State Book Festival! 📚✨ As the author of Empowered by the Dream.

#EmpoweredByTheDream #SunshineStateBookFestival #WomenWhoInspire

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There Is a Lot Happening at This Years Sunshine State Book Festival - Authors Books and More

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 31

A J Sam, Uli Schackman, Linda Schoonover, Andrew M Seddon, Tom Sensible, Linda R Sexton, Abigail Sharpe, Nikki Shrieves, Linda G Smock, JoAnne M Spiller, Holly Sprinkle, and Carol Tedesco - FEB 1st
#SunshineStateBookFestival #MeetTheAuthors #BookLovers #AuthorSpotlight

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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Childrens Author Vida Gecas #bookfestival #savethedate

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Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 30

Meet Vida Gecas, an award-winning and best-selling children's book author. Her debut book, "Lucky Puppy Finds Two Families," is inspired by her real-life rescue dog, Lucky, whom she met during her tour in Conakry, Guinea. L

#ChildrensAuthor #RescueDog #LuckyPuppy

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Sunshine State Book Festival The Youngest Author at the Festival Will Be Viktoriia Krechkovska

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 30

Meet Viktoriia Krechkovska, a 13-year-old author. Viktoriia moved to the USA two years ago from Ukraine. Her debut book, "Teen Cash: 25 Ways to Earn, Save, and Spend Wisely," empowers her peers to take control of their finances.
#TeenAuthor #FinancialFreedom #Inspiration

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Sunshine State Book Festival - Come on Down and Meet Children's Author Marc Fetscherin

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 30

Marc Fetscherin authored "Bones is Back: A Family Tradition for Halloween," introducing Bones, a playful skeleton. Marc will be at space 156 at the Sunshine State Book Festival on Feb 1st.

#FamilyTraditions #HalloweenFun #BonesIsBack #ChildrensAuthors

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Sunshine State Book Festival welcomes New Author Elsie Maier Wilson to the #bookfestival

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Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 30

SSBF is happening this year on Feb 1 in Gainesville, Florida, Her memoir, "Adventures of a Midwife: Finding Joy on the Journey," a nurse-midwife in Eastern Kentucky and the rainforests of Congo, Africa.
#ElsieMaierWilson #AdventuresOfAMidwife #SunshineStateBookFestival

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It's Almost Here! - Join Our Fabulous Authors on February 1st #bookfestival #savethedate

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Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 30

The Sunshine State Book Festival is happening Feb1s Michael Panzer, Debra Parmley, Iris D Pendleton, Betsy Pepine, Karen Porter, Richard R Powell, Lisa Pratt-Sanchez, David Leonard Preston, Suzanne Pricher, Paul C Pritchard, Robin Pullen, and Ransford Comstock Pyle.

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Sunshine State Book Festival welcomes Children's Author Kat C Beaulieu to the #bookfestival

Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Jan 30

Another Great Children's author will be at the Sunshine State Book Festival on February 1st, Meet author Kat C. Beaulieu. His book, "Owl Music," is a unique narrative inspired by an owl's message,

#KatCBeaulieu #OwlMusic #SunshineStateBookFestival

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