Author: Stephen J McGuire Bio: Not available Book: ” Prior Restraint”–America’s most famous news anchor is brutally murdered by terrorists, and the entire media establishment is paralyzed by the fear of who may be next. Seemingly overnight, a pernicious wave of self-censorship grips the airwaves, and no one dares to further criticize religious fanaticism. A … Read more
Author: JC Bruce Bio: Hi. I’m J.C. Bruce and I’m a journalist and author of a series of books recounting the adventures of Alexander Strange, the world’s only full-time weird-news columnist. The books in The Strange Files series are THE STRANGE FILES; FLORIDA MAN; GET STRANGE; STRANGE CURRENTS; MISTER MANNERS; and STRANGE TIMING. Of FLORIDA … Read more
Author: JC Bruce Bio: Hi. I’m J.C. Bruce and I’m a journalist and author of a series of books recounting the adventures of Alexander Strange, the world’s only full-time weird-news columnist. The books in The Strange Files series are THE STRANGE FILES; FLORIDA MAN; GET STRANGE; STRANGE CURRENTS; MISTER MANNERS; and STRANGE TIMING. Of FLORIDA … Read more
Author: JC Bruce Bio: Hi. I’m J.C. Bruce and I’m a journalist and author of a series of books recounting the adventures of Alexander Strange, the world’s only full-time weird-news columnist. The books in The Strange Files series are THE STRANGE FILES; FLORIDA MAN; GET STRANGE; STRANGE CURRENTS; MISTER MANNERS; and STRANGE TIMING. Of FLORIDA … Read more
Author: JC Bruce Bio: Hi. I’m J.C. Bruce and I’m a journalist and author of a series of books recounting the adventures of Alexander Strange, the world’s only full-time weird-news columnist. The books in The Strange Files series are THE STRANGE FILES; FLORIDA MAN; GET STRANGE; STRANGE CURRENTS; MISTER MANNERS; and STRANGE TIMING. Of FLORIDA … Read more
Author: Chris Underwood Bio: Chris Underwood lives in central Ohio with his wonderful wife and three children who are one by one being pushed out the door for college. His passions have included woodworking and the completion of a 10 year historical home restoration, in addition to his Computer Consulting career. More recently his passions … Read more
Cozy Mystery Author: Jeanne (Jeannie) Meeks “This story kept me turning pages well into the night.” Evelyn Cullet, Author Can the Paradise Palms tennis team save their favorite alligator after he drags the body of a flashy real estate developer to the bottom of his pond? A volunteer at the nature preserve spots a body bobbing … Read more
Author: JC Bruce Bio: Hi. I’m J.C. Bruce and I’m a journalist and author of a series of books recounting the adventures of Alexander Strange, the world’s only full-time weird-news columnist. The books in The Strange Files series are THE STRANGE FILES; FLORIDA MAN; GET STRANGE; STRANGE CURRENTS; MISTER MANNERS; and STRANGE TIMING. Of FLORIDA … Read more
Author: Joni Marie Iraci Bio: Joni Marie Iraci is a retired Registered Nurse who returned to school in her later years to pursue her love of writing, earning a BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MFA in creative writing (fiction) from Columbia University. She is a member of the Author’s Guild and American Pen … Read more
Author: Ginger Wakem Bio: Ginger Wakem, a fourth-generation Floridian, grew up in South Florida, a place known for hurricanes, mosquitoes, and beautiful sunsets. Her love for books led her from mystery novels to historical romance and spy stories. She began by crafting tales for her children and expanded into a diverse writing career, including contributions … Read more
Author: Michael Wendroff Bio: My mother was an editor at Dell Publishing (she’d greeted me at birth with “Nice to see you again”), and I worked in a literary agency–Henry Morrison Inc. while going to college. At the agency I started by delivering manuscripts to publishers in New York City (plenty of subway rides and … Read more
Author: Ed DeJesus Bio: Ed DeJesus (pronounced Dee Jesus) writes contemporary thrillers. The Vulnerable is his debut novel. His award-winning short story in Indies United’s 2025 Anthology provides a preview of his upcoming memoir collection, Simpler Times in The Spindle City. A technopreneur, he served as President of Sightline Solar, CEO of JustZip.com, and VP … Read more
Author: Anthony Petruzzi Bio: Paul Anthony Petruzzi grew up in mid-century Brooklyn surrounded by the cultural influences of his grandparents, who had emigrated from Italy at the turn of the twentieth century. Un po’ di vino was always at hand and Italian folksongs or arias could be heard from the radio or record player. This … Read more
Author: Jack Head Bio: I grew up in a town incorporated in 1683. Its farmers fed the locals and carted their products to Worcester and Boston and were instrumental in hiding war armament from the British Regulars. Some historians believe that the British would cross the bridge in Concord on their way to Stow. Men … Read more
Author: Jack Head Bio: I grew up in a town incorporated in 1683. Its farmers fed the locals and carted their products to Worcester and Boston and were instrumental in hiding war armament from the British Regulars. Some historians believe that the British would cross the bridge in Concord on their way to Stow. Men … Read more
Author: Charley Valera Bio: Charley Valera has always had a concern and fascination with WWII and its effects on the soldiers and their families. Charley knew his father was a WWII veteran and, like most of us, he never really asked what life was like during The War. Years after Valera’s father passed away, taking … Read more
Author: Charley Valera Bio: Charley Valera is the award-winning author of “My Father’s War: Memories from Our Honored WWII Soldiers” Valera’s own father was a WWII veteran like most, barely talked about the war. Years after his father deceased, much more was discover. Inspiring Valera to interview and film/write the detailed stories from other WWII … Read more
Author: Gulf Coast Writers Bio: This book is a collection of stories written by different authors. Book: Eighty victims of Hurricane Ian, whose lives changed the day the monster storm hit the southwest coast of Florida, tell their stories of survival, loss, heroism, humanity, and resilience. These first-person, true accounts of the most disastrous hurricane … Read more
Author: Julie Moore Bio: Book: I Am Their Voice: A Guide for Caregivers and Advocates is a poignant and empowering exploration of a younger sister’s journey as she navigates the challenges of caring for her older brother, diagnosed with early-onset dementia in his 50s, and her 80-year-old mother, a lifelong nurturer now in need of … Read more
Author: DL Havlin Bio: An “un-retired” business executive and world traveler has been writing twenty plus years, has won numerous literary awards, and has published thriller, historical, and mainstream/literary novels. Havlin grew up in Florida and considers its slash pines, palms, waters, and sands a blood relative. Many of his novels are set in Florida, … Read more
Author: Lori Joan Swick Bio: Lori Joan Swick was born and raised in Austin where she teaches religion, mythology, and moral studies at St. Edward’s University. While she is a published poet, Comfort and Mirth is her first novel. The story was inspired by her research into Central Texas history—especially during the first “wave” of … Read more
Author: Edward Donlin Bio: Edward Donlin is a long-tme writer but seldom published book author. He has resided in SWFL for nearly 40 years and wrote and produced the television series The Boating Show, which aired on SWFL cable and the Sunshine network for five years. Later, he wrote a newspaper column on boating for … Read more
Author: Gerald Kostecka Bio:Gerald Kostecka is a renowned leader and award-winning innovator in the alkaline ionized water industry, with nearly twenty years of industry experience, all driven by his mission to promote health through hydration. His business expertise spans nearly forty years and includes leadership positions in Public Relations, Sales & Marketing Book: If you’re … Read more
Author: SK Grunin Bio: Not available Book: Ivy Sue Klutz (Little MisFit – LMF) finds one of her first memories confusing. This is when she is three-and-a-half years old and is at her sister Lynn’s birthday party. Their cousin Janet asks the partygoers to guess what Lynn’s birthday present is as the truck delivering the … Read more
Author: Sam Sancho Bio: Not available Book: Imagine a very slow day at the library where the Librarian is all by herself, and suddenly, she gets a surprise visitor…a chicken!? What follows is a series of fun and playful events as the Librarian tries to catch the chicken and get it out of the library! … Read more
Author: Marty Clifton Bio: Marty Clifton worked most of her life in the busy corporate world, but now loves the life of a freelance writer, proofreader, and copyeditor. She has a deep love and appreciation for books that has never wavered over the years. She cherished reading Beatrix Potter and Dr. Seuss books to her … Read more
Author: Joanne Hughson Bio: ABOUT THE AUTHOR JM Hughson is the award-winning author of Gwendolyn: Idlebury Series Book 1: Be Careful What You Wish For. She grew up in the Washington, D.C. area where her lifelong love of reading and writing began early. She wrote her first story, The Whimsical Lion, at the age of … Read more
Author: JM Hughson Bio: ABOUT THE AUTHOR JM Hughson is the award-winning author of Gwendolyn: Idlebury Series Book 1: Be Careful What You Wish For. She grew up in the Washington, D.C. area where her lifelong love of reading and writing began early. She wrote her first story, The Whimsical Lion, at the age of … Read more
Author: Marty Clifton Bio: Marty Clifton worked most of her life in the busy corporate world, but now loves the life of a freelance writer, proofreader, and copyeditor. She has a deep love and appreciation for books that has never wavered over the years. She cherished reading Beatrix Potter and Dr. Seuss books to her … Read more
Author: Joyce F. Blevins Bio: Joyce Faith Blevins is from Estero, Florida. She enjoys writing, acting, singing, dancing, listening to music, and occasionally writing her own songs for fun. When she was eight and her younger brother, Caleb, was six, their aunt bought herself a puppy, Pinky, who they adored. When their aunt got Pinky … Read more
Author: Amy Pontius Bio: Amy Pontius writes poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction. She taught middle school writing and literature for over 20 years. Amy lives in southwest Florida and enjoys traveling. Book: The Sunshine State is home to a variety of incredible bird species. So why is one little mockingbird feeling sad? In this … Read more
Author: Alin E. Steele Bio:Alina writes nonfiction based on her life experiences and expertise including business, engineering, science, and food. She earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. She earned an MBA (Finance and Business Economics) from Wayne State University and a Certificate in Nutrition and … Read more
Author: Gerald Kostecka Bio: Gerald Kostecka is a renowned leader and award-winning innovator in the alkaline ionized water industry, with nearly twenty years of industry experience, all driven by his mission to promote health through hydration. His business expertise spans nearly forty years and includes leadership positions in Public Relations, Sales & Marketing, Public Speaking, … Read more
Author: R.J. Nelson (Bob) Bio: R. J. Nelson is a former Superintendent of Special Services and Director of Harbors and Marine Services for the Chicago Park District, positions he held from 1987 to 1994. He is also the retired CEO of the Hammond Indiana Port Authority. His other positions included vice president of Grebe Shipyard … Read more
Author: C. P. Tertius a/k/a Curtis P. Ayers III Bio: C. P. TERTIUS is a pseudonym for a former military officer, corporate executive and university professor who is a semiprofessional musician, blue-water sailor and adventure traveler. He has attained both civilian and military graduate and postgraduate diplomas and has been published technically under an alias. … Read more
Author: C. P. Tertius a/k/a Curtis P. Ayers III Bio: C. P. TERTIUS is a pseudonym for a former military officer, corporate executive and university professor who is a semiprofessional musician, blue-water sailor and adventure traveler. He has attained both civilian and military graduate and postgraduate diplomas and has been published technically under an alias. … Read more
Author: Gerald Kostecka Bio: Gerald Kostecka is a renowned leader and award-winning innovator in the alkaline ionized water industry, with nearly twenty years of industry experience, all driven by his mission to promote health through hydration. His business expertise spans nearly forty years and includes leadership positions in Public Relations, Sales & Marketing, Public Speaking, … Read more
Author: Alice Oldford Bio: Alice is a nature/outdoors lover born in New Jersey and transplanted to Florida, trading bear sightings for alligator sightings. In addition to outdoor adventures, Alice raised 5 children in the most self-sustaining environment she could conjure — milking goats and raising some of the meat and vegetables for her family. She … Read more
Author: Alice Oldford and Sue Dziamara Bio: Alice is a nature/outdoors lover born in New Jersey and transplanted to Florida, trading bear sightings for alligator sightings. She has been a trail lover since childhood when riding her horse on the well-developed trails of the Watchung Reservation in Union County New Jersey was a treat. Later … Read more
Author: Lori Joan Swick Phd Lori Joan Swick, PhD, is well known for making spiritual practice accessible to audiences of all faith backgrounds. She is a popular speaker and retreat leader specializing in women’s spirituality and religious, mystical and mythological topics. Dr. Swick earned a doctorate in philosophy and religion with a concentration in women’s … Read more
Author Pauline Hayton Pauline Hayton hails from the northeast of England. She worked as a probation officer in her hometown of Middlesbrough before immigrating to the United States in 1991. She and her husband currently live in Naples, Florida, with four abandoned cats who adopted them. Her sixtieth birthday, her self-centered husband, and the death … Read more