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Read moreFlorida History: The Dade Battle, Part I
A tragic seven-year period in Florida history began on December 28, 1835. The nasty business of slavery was still thriving in what was then a territory of the United States and most of the surviving Native Americans were desperately trying to...
Read moreSt. Augustine, FL: Restaurants and Bookstores
Where to eat and find good books in St. Augustine? Restaurants are everywhere in the historic district but there are only a few bookstores. Below, eateries first and then two of the bookstores: The Athena Café, a nice little Greek place on...
Read moreSt. Augustine, FL: British Night Watch
An historic reenactment takes place every year in old St. Augustine that is really worth seeing. It’s a joyous salute to the holiday season in which you can actually become a participant. Known as the Grande Illumination Night Watch Parade...
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Read moreSaint Augustine, FL: Haunted Inns
Visiting my favorite historic city of St. Augustine? Want to stay in a haunted inn or hotel? There’s lots of them but here are links to three you might be interested in checking out: Ancient City Inn Casablanca Inn St. Frances Inn Click on...
Read moreSouthwest Florida Reading Festival
Saturday, March 17, 2012 Hey writers and publishers wherever you are! In case you missed seeing the information, there is a wonderful opportunity to sell your books and network coming up on March 17, 2012 in Fort Myers, Florida. Titled the...
Read moreFlorida Writers Association Conference of 2011
What a great conference the Florida Writers Association (FWA) presented from October 20-23 at the Orlando Marriott Hotel in the city of Lake Mary. Over 500 people attended, making it the biggest such event ever. With over 1,200 members, FWA has...
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Read moreSt. Augustine, Fl, a Company, and a Symbol
In early 2011, I made the decision to become my own publisher. Tired of submitting my work to others and following their guidelines, I decided to launch my own little company and boss myself around for a change. But what to name it? And once...
Read moreFlorida Writers Association and Hospice of the Comforter Join Forces to Help One Dying Man
How to begin? I’m not sure. I wrote the posting below last night but something happened this afternoon that had a great impact on me and the final outcome of this story. I guess I’ll just let you read it . . . and then I’ll...
Read moreDeltona, FL Authors’ Book Fair: A Wonderful Event
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, authors, publishers and book lovers gathered at Deltona’s Regional Library here in Central Florida. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, this Authors’ Book Fair gave writers a much appreciated...
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