Sunshine State Book Festival

Welcome to all the authors and visitors who will be coming to the next great Sunshine State Book Festival on January 24, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida.

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The Annual #SSBF2026 Sunshine State Book Festival now has their tickets available on EventBrite - FREE admission for readers: https://t.co/Kh7dTLcdZg
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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Jeff Yager is a prolific author, wrestler, and rapper whose novels include Botanica, co-authored with Fred Yager, Seven Days in Virtual Reality, A Ghostly Twist. @SantaFeCollege , Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
https://t.co/9LwhWavXFI

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Maranda Jacob has spent over 20 years in the human services field. She wrote her first book, Baby Cow! MOOOO! @SantaFeCollege, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
https://t.co/NriXJ79Bbz

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Jan Yager is an award-winning author with one or more titles translated into 36 languages. Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! @SantaFeCollege, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors
https://t.co/AUqumuBr1l

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Su Zi is a Poet-Writer, Artist, equestrian, EIC Red Mare poetry chapbook series. She has over a dozen published titles. Join us for a day of pirates & adventure! @SantaFeCollege , Gainesville, FL | 📅 Jan 24, 2026, #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville
https://t.co/sfIbhr8nsA

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Fred Yager is the author of 11 books, six fiction, three non-fiction, two poetry books, over a dozen screenplays. Several of his novels have been adapted into screenplays. @SantaFeCollege, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville
https://t.co/VzzahBuICS

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Aaron Woodson, award-winning poet and Air Force veteran, channels his global experiences and faith into powerful, expressive poetry from his home in Jacksonville, Florida. @SanteFeCollege, Gainesville, FL Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville
https://t.co/z2iNhhiVUJ

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Vickey Wollan is a Florida author of sweet and adventure romances, entrepreneur, and lifelong adventurer. A world traveler who loves the outdoors, @SanteFeCollege, Gainesville, FL Jan 24, 2026 | #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville
https://t.co/yR31ISvWpJ

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Stephen Wise is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker whose films were screened in over a dozen countries. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
https://t.co/K7PNY07aUH

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Leah T. Williams is a Caribbean American author and lifelong educator writing bold, unforgettable stories. Leah champions Caribbean voices. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
https://t.co/iFA5rU1J1h

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Lynn Westhoff survived ICU shifts, the military, and Florida humidity—now she channels that grit into dragons, rebels, and time-bending chaos. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
https://t.co/ZMyDgZw0xe

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Candace Webb aims to find redemption in the world, inspired by John 7:38 Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
https://t.co/0qr2Q7njS0

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Steven Trifiletti, This Georgetown University graduate’s first book draws on his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for fitness. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
https://t.co/Vs3XSmUnmv

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Thomas G Tillson was born with a severe facial deformity in June 1951. His life was a mess until February 1973.Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
https://t.co/Df0HKKXPZ9

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Wendy Thornton was published in Riverteeth, Epiphany, MacGuffin, and other literary journals and books. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors
https://t.co/GeReHi5PSI

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Before #RVLiving exploded, Rachel C Thompson She is the author of quirky sci-fi and fantasy. . @SantaFeCollege Gainesville, FL | 📅 Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #WhatsGoodAlachuaCounty #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
https://t.co/vgGbVDclY2

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Gail Rose Thompson grew up in Canada, becoming a horse trainer at a young age. She graduated from college and taught school. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv #FloridaAuthors #BookTok
https://t.co/sGUfq8kcYo

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Sue E. Tennant - In retirement I wrote, “Prayer, Power and Petticoats,” and then started the “Bethany” series of children’s books. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville https://t.co/XFsY9Zumvm

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J.A. Sutherland is an American author renowned for the Alexis Carew series. Sutherland crafts compelling military science fiction and space opera, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
https://t.co/JwRdCQesfR

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Nancy Nau Sullivan’s award-winning memoir, The Last Cadillac, inspired her series, the Blanche Murninghan mysteries. Nancy lives near the Gulf beaches. Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL | Jan 24, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM #SSBF2026#visitgainesville
https://t.co/BiaPQ93WOa

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L.A. Spicher is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Florida. her children’s chapter book series: “Turtle Tales with Pickles and Squirt". Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL Jan 24, 2026 #SSBF2026 #visitgainesville #whyilovegnv
https://t.co/L4UjkIMfsk