DebGarafano@hotmail.com Deborah Garofano spent too many years as a writer in the high-tech industry before she started penning fiction. Her debut novel, The Rancher’s Legacy, was released in December 2025; the sequel, The Passion Within, will be published in the fall of 2026. An award-winning author, she is a member of the Gulf Coast Writers … Read more
katrinawall89@gmail.com Katrina Ramos began writing children’s books with one simple goal: to help her daughter fall in love with learning. By following her child’s natural interests, she creates imaginative stories that gently weave together real science, rich vocabulary, and foundational reading skills. Katrina holds a Master of Arts in Christian Education with a specialization in … Read more
Amymiracles@gmail.com https://amytorres.love I’m a friendly introvert. Timid about outdoor adventures, but daringly introspective. Self-published a book of blessings, Sweet Dreams of Awakening, based on A Course in Miracles.
Barbara@barbarabusenbark.com Award-winning painter and writer, Barbara Busenbark’s memoir, Uncharted, receivedimpressive reviews. She is currently working on a new book of historical fiction and lives in Bradenton, Florida. Click here to buy Barbara’s book.
LoisFreiwald@verizon.net I am a new author, interested in joining others to grow and learn.
Sdickslaw@gmail.com I am a Florida transplant. My undergrad and MAT was in English. I then became a trial attorney. Taught as an adjunct professor in composition at a community college part-time while practicing law.
rita.giddens@yahoo.com I am a corporate woman looking to get back to an art I used to love. I’m currently very (professionally) inexperienced with writing.
mrty44@yahoo.com 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 son when he … Read more
Tom McDowell is the author of suspenseful and thought-provoking fiction that blends mystery, intrigue, and human drama. Drawing inspiration from a lifetime of experiences and a passion for storytelling, he creates compelling characters and fast-paced narratives that keep readers turning pages. Tom lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Anna, and their dog, Rosco. When … Read more
andoscia.thinker@gmail.com Michael is a former teacher who resigned after thirty years when his classroom library was physically removed. Since then, he has devoted himself to developing thirty years’ worth of writing projects he had in mind. https://madsociologist.substack.com
Shirley J. Coffey is the author of A Letter to Maria, a memoir about her lifelong search for her biological father and the unexpected connection that finally brought her answers. A genealogist and family historian for more than 30 years, Shirley has helped others uncover their own family histories. She lives in Fort Myers, Florida. … Read more
Louiewriter1@yahoo.com Louis Angellotti resides in Estero, Florida. Originally from Chicago Heights, Illinois, he has worked in education and as a sports reporter and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times STAR Newspapers and the Chicago Tribune’s Daily Southtown. He co-authored Accordion Man, a biography of jazz accordionist Dick Contino, and has created and written news releases and … Read more
BobBramblet@gmail.com Bob Bramblet is a veteran outdoorsman and award-winning writer and photographer based in Bonita Springs, Florida. A past president of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association (FOWA), Bob has been a frequent contributor to leading outdoor magazines and a veteran of the SFWMD Python Elimination Program. Bob is dedicated to telling the stories of Florida’s … Read more
Sharmin Fairbanks McKenny was raised on a traditional family farm and pioneered as helicopter emergency and transfer nurse. History is her passion which she weaves as fascinating stories. Website: http://fairbankshistory.com
ljswick1@gmail.com With a Ph.D. in Religion and Philosophy and a concentration in Women’s Spirituality, Lori’s passion is to put magic back into women’s spiritual experience and shine light on women whose contributions to religious history have been left in the dark. Her works include the bestselling novel, “The Sculptor and the Saint,” the historical novel … Read more
