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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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
#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
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#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
September 29, 2025 at 1:18 AM
#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
Come on down to Gainesville, Florida and join out-of-state children's author Eden Estabrook at this year's book Festival at the Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel - check out her website: www.meetarnie.com #FloridaBookFestivals
January 19, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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January 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
@ufjschool.bsky.social - The Sunshine State Book Festival Needs Volunteers to Help us make this year the best festival in Florida. We have partnered with the University of Florida and are issuing a #FraternityChallenge and #sororitychallenge needing volunteer hours ufl.givepulse.com/event/548226...
January 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Another one of our Great Authors promoting the upcoming #SSBF2025 being held on Feb 1st in Gainesville, Florida #FloridaBookFestivals
January 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
From A to Z we have some great authors for readers to meet, talk about books and the writing process #FloridaAuthorEvents
January 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Supporting our authors in Florida #FloridaWriterEvents
January 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Moving through the alphabet of participating authors. Here are some of the Bs 🎉🥰
December 19, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Andrew began writing in 1990. Since then, he has authored 15 novels, 60 short stories, and 100 non-fiction articles, with works featured in 20 anthologies. His debut science fiction novel was published in 1995, followed by his first historical fiction in 2000. #SupportingLocalAuthors
December 17, 2024 at 5:47 PM
We are the premier annual book festival for authors of all genres. Check out our website #FlaWriterEvents
December 17, 2024 at 3:45 PM