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Sharon Wagner is a supernatural writer, inexhaustible travel blogger, spirit investigator (liquid, not ethereal), cat wrangler, and former illustrator of children’s books, including Maya Monkey. Creative from birth, she never stops dreaming of magical worlds to unravel with words. When she’s not wandering the jungles of Central America, she lives in Minneapolis and Naples with her husband and two naughty cats. Her debut novel, The Levitation Game, won the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for Science Fiction. Sharon’s short story, Default 666, received an honorable mention in the 93rd Annual Writer’s Digest Competition. Sharon’s upcoming novel, Chorus of Crows, will launch in 2026 with Dreamsphere Books! Discover more at https://sharonwagnerbooks.com/ |
Arielle Haughee (Hoy) is a seven-time RPLA-winning author, editor, speaker, and publisher. She is the owner of the small press Orange Blossom Publishing and was previously the Executive Vice President and Marketing Chair for the Florida Writers Association. She was honored with the President’s Award from FWA in 2020, and in 2021 Pling’s Party was awarded Children’s Book of the Year. She is also the recipient of a Purple Dragonfly Award for Piper and a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award for Sixth Sunday. She has a serious reading addiction, fantasy romance her absolute favorite, and loves nothing more than good conversation paired with a good wine. She is surrounded by males at home—a husband, two sons, and an energetic dog—and tries to integrate as much purple and flowers in the house as possible. Read her tip for a cozy reading nook on Apartment Guide. |
Marta A Oppenheimer is a twice divorced woman searching for love in Miami, the land of palm trees, hurricane warnings, and Kim Kardashian lookalikes. In between dates, Marta is a published writer, graphic artist, storyteller, spoken word performer, and a non-profit animal rescue group volunteer. Marta’s stories have appeared on publications like Chicken Soup for the Soul and Miami Living Magazine, and performed on The Moth Miami StorySlam, Miami Book Fair, Lip Service Stories: True Stories Told Out Loud, Raw Storytelling: Live True Storytelling Show, The Only in Miami Show on Jolt Radio and more. The short story, “Love in a Pumpkin,” became a short film and an Official Selection of multiple film festivals. You can read more about her romance perils at: thedatingdaysofmartao.com or can be found on Facebook and Instagram @thedatingdaysofmartao. Keep in mind that dating after 40 is for the brave. |
Arielle Haughee (Hoy) is a seven-time RPLA-winning author, editor, speaker, and publisher. She is the owner of the small press Orange Blossom Publishing and was previously the Executive Vice President and Marketing Chair for the Florida Writers Association. She was honored with the President’s Award from FWA in 2020, and in 2021 Pling’s Party was awarded Children’s Book of the Year. She is also the recipient of a Purple Dragonfly Award for Piper and a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award for Sixth Sunday. She has a serious reading addiction, fantasy romance her absolute favorite, and loves nothing more than good conversation paired with a good wine. She is surrounded by males at home—a husband, two sons, and an energetic dog—and tries to integrate as much purple and flowers in the house as possible. |
Arielle Haughee is the owner and founder of Orange Blossom Publishing.
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