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Annual Book Festival held in Gainesville, Florida sponsored by the Writers Alliance of Gainesville. Bringing readers and writers together. https://sunshinestatebookfestival.com
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Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social · Sep 29
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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
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Bonnie “Riza” Ramos is a Registered Nurse with passion for writing and poetry. Originally from the Philippines, she worked as a staff nurse in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a US Territory she published 4 books.#SSBF2026 #visitgainesville
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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Bonnie Riza Ramos #bookfestival
Bonnie “Riza” Ramos is a Registered Nurse with passion for writing and poetry. Originally from the Philippines, she worked as a staff nurse in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, a…
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January 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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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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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.…
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January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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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 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…
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January 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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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 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…
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January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Daniel Ortiz, a proud Puerto Rican author and devoted family man, blends faith, culture, and life experience into powerful, cinematic stories. With a business background and deep Christian roots, he writes to inspire, entertain, #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville

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Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Daniel Ortiz #bookfestival #ssbf2026
Daniel Ortiz, a proud Puerto Rican author and devoted family man, blends faith, culture, and life experience into powerful, cinematic stories. With a business background and deep Christian roots, he…
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January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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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 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…
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December 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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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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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…
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December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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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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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…
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December 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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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 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…
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December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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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 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…
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December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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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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…
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December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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 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…
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December 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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 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…
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December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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 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…
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December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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 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…
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December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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...
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.…
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December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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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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…
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December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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...
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.…
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December 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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 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…
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December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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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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…
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December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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 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…
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December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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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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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…
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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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 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…
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December 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Sue Lloyd-Davies writes in a quirky Florida village where her fuzzy cat loafs next to her keyboard and types spaces into her stories. #SSBF2026 #MiddleGradeFiction #ChildrensFantasy #FloridaAuthors #PinkiesTurnabout #visitgainesville#FromPiratesToThePresent

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Sunshine State Book Festival Author Sue Lloyd-Davies #bookfestival
Sue Lloyd-Davies writes in a quirky Florida village where her fuzzy cat loafs next to her keyboard and types spaces into her stories. Caring for her mother, whose life drifted into dementia, became…
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December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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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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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…
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December 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM