Sunshine State Book Festival
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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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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
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
SSBF - Presentation For Our Participating Authors 2026
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November 21, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Meet Sugar Daniels, author of bold contemporary stories. Fun fact: Sugar’s books celebrate individuality and empowerment. Catch her at #SSBF2026 at Santa Fe College, Gainesville | Jan 24, 2026 #FloridaAuthors #BookSky #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Meet Sugar Daniels, author of bold contemporary stories. Fun fact: Sugar’s books celebrate individuality and empowerment. Catch her at #SSBF2026 at Santa Fe College, Gainesville | Jan 24, 2026 #FloridaAuthors #BookSky #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
Meet Joyce Burton Crawford, inspirational and faith-based author. Fun fact: Joyce’s books shine a light on hope and perseverance. Meet her at #SSBF2026 #InspirationalBooks #FaithFiction #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Meet Joyce Burton Crawford, inspirational and faith-based author. Fun fact: Joyce’s books shine a light on hope and perseverance. Meet her at #SSBF2026 #InspirationalBooks #FaithFiction #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet Benjamin A. Coward, author of historical fiction. Did you know? His books bring history to life with vivid storytelling. See him at #SSBF2026 #HistoricalFiction #ReadersOfYouTube #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Meet Benjamin A. Coward, author of historical fiction. Did you know? His books bring history to life with vivid storytelling. See him at #SSBF2026 #HistoricalFiction #ReadersOfYouTube #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet Mandy Cornelius, children’s book author. Fun fact: Mandy’s colorful characters encourage imagination and joy in young readers. Join her at #SSBF2026 #ChildrensBooks #FamilyReads #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Meet Mandy Cornelius, children’s book author. Fun fact: Mandy’s colorful characters encourage imagination and joy in young readers. Join her at #SSBF2026 #ChildrensBooks #FamilyReads #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet A.N. Cook, mystery and thriller author. Fun fact: Cook’s work delivers page-turning suspense with unforgettable twists. Catch them at #SSBF2026 #MysteryBooks #Thrillers #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Meet A.N. Cook, mystery and thriller author. Fun fact: Cook’s work delivers page-turning suspense with unforgettable twists. Catch them at #SSBF2026 #MysteryBooks #Thrillers #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet Jennifer Collins, women’s fiction and family drama author. Fun fact: Her novels explore love, loss, and the power of renewal. See her at #SSBF2026 #WomensFiction #FamilyDrama #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Meet Jennifer Collins, women’s fiction and family drama author. Fun fact: Her novels explore love, loss, and the power of renewal. See her at #SSBF2026 #WomensFiction #FamilyDrama #FloridaAuthors #BookTok #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet Charlotte Chaos, speculative fiction author with a flair for the unusual. Fun fact: Her stories mix the surreal with real-world truths. 📚 Meet her at #SSBF2026 #SpeculativeFiction #FantasyBooks #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Meet Charlotte Chaos, speculative fiction author with a flair for the unusual. Fun fact: Her stories mix the surreal with real-world truths. 📚 Meet her at #SSBF2026 #SpeculativeFiction #FantasyBooks #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet Marlene R. Carter, nonfiction and educational writer. Did you know? Marlene’s work empowers readers with knowledge and clarity. 📚 Join her at #SSBF2026 #NonfictionBooks #Educational #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Meet Marlene R. Carter, nonfiction and educational writer. Did you know? Marlene’s work empowers readers with knowledge and clarity. 📚 Join her at #SSBF2026 #NonfictionBooks #Educational #FloridaAuthors #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet Lisa Campos, author of inspiring fiction with a touch of heart. Fun fact: Lisa writes stories that highlight resilience and discovery. Santa Fe College, Gainesville | Jan 24, 2026 | #SSBF2026 #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
November 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Meet Lisa Campos, author of inspiring fiction with a touch of heart. Fun fact: Lisa writes stories that highlight resilience and discovery. Santa Fe College, Gainesville | Jan 24, 2026 | #SSBF2026 #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent #BookSky
Meet Mary Buchanan, author of inspirational fiction. Fun fact: Mary’s books blend faith, hope, and heartfelt storytelling. 📚 Join her at #SSBF2026 #FaithFiction #FloridaAuthors #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Author Mary Buchanan #ssbf2026 #visitgainesville
Meet Mary Buchanan, author of inspirational fiction. Website: https://marybuchananauthor.com/ Fun fact: Mary’s books blend faith, hope, and heartfelt storytelling. 📚 Join her at SSBF 2026! #SSBF2026…
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November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Meet Mary Buchanan, author of inspirational fiction. Fun fact: Mary’s books blend faith, hope, and heartfelt storytelling. 📚 Join her at #SSBF2026 #FaithFiction #FloridaAuthors #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FromPiratesToThePresent
#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 Children's Author Lisa Hook Bell #bookfestival
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November 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
#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...
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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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Ginny Brinkley to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders
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…
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November 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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 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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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Michael Pressley Bobbitt to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders
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…
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November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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 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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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Dakota Minnie Boyer to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders
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…
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November 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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 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
Sunshine State Book Festival 2026 Welcomes Author Janet R Byers #visitgainesville
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…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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 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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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Sue Blythe to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders
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…
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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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 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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Sunshine State Book Festival Welcomes Author Barbara Bockman #SSBF2026 #bookreaders
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…
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November 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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 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
November 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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
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
November 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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
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 😁
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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 😁
#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 Welcomes Author Terri Peel Bechtel to #SSBF2026 #bookreaders
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October 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#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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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
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
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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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
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
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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
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
September 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
#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
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
#AuthorBonnieOgle will be attending the #SunshineStateBookFestival2026 along with all of her great environmental awareness #ChildrensBooks #FloridaAuthors on #January242026
August 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#AuthorBonnieOgle will be attending the #SunshineStateBookFestival2026 along with all of her great environmental awareness #ChildrensBooks #FloridaAuthors on #January242026