Armand Rosamilia is a New Jersey boy currently living in sunny Florida, where he writes when he’s not sleeping. He’s happily married to a woman who helps his career and is supportive, which is all he ever wanted in life.

He’s written over 200 stories that are currently available, including crime thrillers, supernatural thrillers, horror, zombies, contemporary fiction, nonfiction and more. His goal is to write a good story and not worry about genre labels.
He is also a successful podcaster, too!

The Mando Method Podcast with co-host Chuck Buda – talking about writing and publishing. He also loves to talk in third person… because he’s really that cool.

Website: https://armandrosamilia.com
Email: armandrosamilia@gmail.com

Audrey O'Neill is a soon-to-be-published author with a passion for mystery writing and a deep love for crime fiction. Currently serving as Treasurer for the NE Florida Sisters in Crime chapter, Audrey has also held the role of President in 2014. She is and has been helping to foster the local writing community. Her career has taken many interesting turns, from being a Purchasing Agent at the California Department of Justice and Aerojet Fine Chemicals to serving as a 911 Dispatcher for the California Highway Patrol. Audrey also brings her experience as a Military Police officer in the Army National Guard to her writing, infusing her work with authentic insight. She studied Criminal Justice at Sacramento City College and graduated from San Juan High School. When she's not penning her next mystery, Audrey enjoys connecting with fellow writers and readers in Saint Augustine, Florida area.

Belinda Hulin (Belinda Hulin Crissman) was stirring gumbo pots before she could walk. The Louisiana native has long written about food for newspapers and magazines, and she is the author of five cookbooks, including the memoir cookbook Roux Memories: A Cajun-Creole Love Story with Recipes. She divides her time between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Atlantic Beach, Florida.

Email: bhulin@comcast.net

Ed Mickolus is an accomplished author, researcher, humorist, writing consultant, and retired CIA officer with a diverse career spanning over three decades. A published author of 48 books, Mickolus covers topics ranging from terrorism studies to humor. He has a rich background in intelligence, serving in analytical, operational, and management roles at the CIA for 33 years. Notably, he was the agency's first full-time analyst on international terrorism, also contributing to assessments on global political issues and overseeing covert programs targeting terrorists, drug traffickers, and espionage threats.

Mickolus holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. from Yale University, where he wrote the first doctoral dissertation on international terrorism. He later founded Vinyard Software, Inc., which developed key resources like the ITERATE terrorism dataset and DOTS, serving universities worldwide.

In addition to his writing and research, Mickolus enjoys mentoring aspiring writers, teaching intelligence courses, and collecting neckties and classic cars. As a former stand-up comedian, he brings humor to his public speaking engagements, making him a dynamic and multifaceted individual.

Website: https://edwardmickolus.com/

Elaine Anwander is an up-and-coming mystery writer based in Jacksonville, Florida. She spent over 16 years as a Market Research professional at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida. When she was younger she studied Business Marketing at the University of West Florida, after attending Pensacola Junior College earlier in her academic journey. With a passion for storytelling and a background in research, she is now channeling her experience into creating gripping mystery novels. Elaine continues to call Jacksonville home, where she is actively working on her upcoming works.

Elaine will be retiring her position as NEFLSiC Secretary beginning Jan 1, 2025 to concentrate on her writing.

Faye Roberts, an independent copyeditor and proofreader of fiction and general nonfiction. Recent editing projects include academic books, journal articles, memoirs, and business communications. She has also proofread fiction, including collections of short stories. Much of her experience includes copyediting for non-native English speakers.

She is a strong believer in continuing education, a member of ACES (the society for editing) and the Editorial Freelancers Association as well as Sisters in Crime (and its Guppy chapter) — and She is an approved provider with PubLaunch. An honorary lifetime member of the Florida Library Association.

Previously she worked as a nonprofit executive and library director and has a master’s degree in library and information science. She currently lives in the north Florida area.

Website: https://fayerobertsedits.com/
Email: Faye@FayeRobertsEdits.com

Janet Cooper is a writer whose love for books began as a child in her small-town library, where she discovered a world of fascinating stories and characters. From sneaking into the adult section to reading Forever Amber—a book that felt downright daring for its time—Janet was hooked on the power of storytelling. History and biographies, particularly those of influential women, became her passion, setting the stage for her own writing career.

A member and former president of the Florida Chapter of Sisters in Crime, Janet combines her love for history and romance with a flair for mystery. After a double major in library science and history, she began writing historical romances, creating love stories with happy endings set against the backdrop of America's past. But Janet's curiosity soon shifted, and her stories evolved to include more intrigue and suspense, blending romance and mystery in contemporary settings. Inspired by her move to the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina, her books now feature complex characters and intriguing plots set amidst the natural beauty of marshes, saltwater, and winding rivers.

When she’s not writing, Janet enjoys teaching writing courses at the University of Northern Florida, mentoring aspiring authors, and sharing her journey with fans on Facebook at Janet Cooper Author.

Website: https://www.janetcooperauthor.com/
Email: janetcooperbooks@aol.com

J.D. Allen earned a degree in physical anthropology and a creative writing minor from The Ohio State University. Her mystery books include the Sin City Investigation Series, 19 Souls, and Skin Game, and she has short stories included in several anthologies. In the romance world, JD also published 11 books and novellas.

She's a past chair of the Bouchercon Convention National board and past president of the Triangle Chapter of Sisters in Crime.

She loves to give back to new authors with classes on the basics of crime scene investigation, pacing, voice, POV, and public speaking.

Website: https://jdallen-books.com/
Email: jdallen@jdallen-books.com

Jess Elliott is a writer whose journey to mystery novels was anything but conventional. As a child, her dream was to inherit her grandparents’ farmhouse in upstate New York, set up a typewriter, and write away the hours. Though that dream was buried when the house was sold, Jess’s path led her to unexpected and fascinating places that ultimately fueled her storytelling.

A proud graduate of the University of the South (Sewanee, Tennessee), Jess ventured to New York City to break into publishing, working in publicity for W.W. Norton Inc. When the slush pile reader position she coveted was taken, she followed her best friend to Kyoto, Japan, where she taught English for three years. After a memorable stint at Florida Elks Children’s Hospital teaching K-5 students in a one-room schoolhouse, Jess spent time in the corporate world of trust banking before a downsizing prompted her to seek something more meaningful.

She asked the universe for something quirky—and was soon working as an assistant to a forensic psychologist evaluating sex offenders. The experience was challenging, enlightening, and full of dark twists, and it inspired her to return to the dream she’d buried long ago: becoming a writer.

Jess has reinvented herself once again, this time as a mystery author. With a love of intricate puzzles and a mind shaped by a unique blend of experiences, she’s crafting stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats. After all, sometimes the best mysteries are the ones life has a hand in writing.

Website: https://hedonistichoundpress.com
Email: hedonistichoundpress@hotmail.com

Judith Erwin is an award-winning author of nine novels with the tenth and eleventh in progress. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she has spent the majority of her life in Florida, where she currently lives.

A retired attorney and former freelance writer/photographer who specialized in theater and dance, Judith draws on her multi-faceted experience in the legal system and the arts community to craft the plots and characters populating her work. During her twenty-two years in law, she came into contact with a diverse population including convicted killers, drug dealers, addicts, domestic violence abusers, victims of physical and sexual abuse, and those with mental health issues such as schizophrenia, multiple-personality syndrome, and bi-polar disorder—plus experts in psychology and addiction.

During her career in freelance journalism, she interviewed celebrities including Emmy Award Winning Michael Emerson and legendary actor James Best. Her published photographs include those of Red Skelton, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Gregory Hines.

Proof that it’s never too late to change careers or achieve a dream, Judith obtained a law degree from the University of Florida at the age of 55 and released her first novel, Shadow of Silence, on her 75th birthday.

Website: https://juditherwinofficialwebsite.com/
Email: jerwinatt@aol.com

Judith lives in Florida with her husband and canine administrator, Toby. In between golf and MahJongg, she writes. She called Colorado home for most of her adult life. When she bought two horses for her children to ride, she didn’t realize it would grow to a herd of registered Paint horses, lessons for herself, and training for her horses, not to mention lots of travel to shows. Driving to Wyoming to visit family and enjoying the wide-open land was the creative inspiration for the fictional farm community called Bantry and the mountain formation Hightower Mountain in SECRETS OF THE HEART.

The second book in this series, RETURN TO HIGHTOWER, is in progress and focuses on Adam’s younger brother Steve Tower and his lost love, Desiree Lorde. Both novels are stand-alone reads. She hopes to have it out by summer.

Email: judithluke.author@google.com

June Weltman is an award-winning reporter and freelance writer. She started her newspaper career as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Later, she wrote about foreign policy for a weekly magazine in Washington, D.C. She's also worked for other publications and government agencies, including the Peace Corps. Her newspaper and magazine articles have been published throughout the United States. She has taught journalism and public relations at the college level. In addition to writing mysteries, she worked as a freelance writer and editor and taught adult education workshops on "Writing Mysteries for Children and Teens." As a University of North Florida OLLI instructor, she led classes on international crime fiction for more than seven years. She has reviewed children's and young adult mysteries for the Florida Times-Union for many years.

Mystery of the Missing Candlestick is her first young adult book. The Florida Historical Society honored it with a specially created award – the Journeys for the Junior Historian Book Award. It also received Mayhaven Publishing's First Place Award for Children's Fiction and the Florida Publishers Association 2005 President's Award for Best Young Adult Fiction.

June speaks frequently about mysteries and writing to school and library groups and to organizations. She has been a featured author at book festivals and conferences, including Malice Domestic, Sleuthfest, Amelia Island Book Island Festival, Jacksonville's Much Ado About Books, Vero Beach Book Festival, and Florida Heritage Book Festival. She was a guest author and speaker at the annual conference of the Florida Council of Teachers of English and a featured author at the annual meeting of the Florida Association of Media in Education.

The author, who grew up in Chicago, lives in Florida.

Website: https://www.juneweltman.com/
Email: mirandamanning@aol.com

KAYE SCHMITZ is the author of the award-winning novels, THE CONSORT CONSPIRACY and ON DEADLY GROUNDS, winning both the prestigious Literary Titans award and Florida Authors and Publishers Award. Active in the writing community, she is a member of the Florida Writers’ Association, Sisters in Crime national, Northeast Florida Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Women’s Fiction Writers’ Association. She is also an active speaker and teaches a writer’s workshop titled, “Fiction Writing Tips and Techniques That Work!!” Ms. Schmitz makes her home in St. Augustine, FL, where she lives with her husband, Michael, and close to their two grown children and four grandchildren.

Website: https://www.kayedschmitzauthor.com/

Since achieving her Creative Writing Certificate from Emory University, Kyle Ann has authored the children's book series " Nissa The Woodland Fairy." as writer BB Walsh. is the CWO (Chief Writing Officer) of the blog IF CORKS COULD TALK. And now her first novel WHITE PICKET FENCES with more to come. Kyle Ann's a retired Physical Therapist Assistant with most of her education coming from raising four children who are all out of college, happy in their own space, and paying their own bills! She spends as much time as possible reading, writing, golfing, gardening, and enjoying a glass of wine with friends and family.

Website: https://www.kyleannrobertson.com/

L. J. Green (pen name for Jolene MacFadden), or Lillian Jade Green, is a mystery, steampunk, romance, and historical fiction author based in North Florida. Her writing journey began unexpectedly one summer after high school, during a time when the world seemed to be in turmoil. With little else to do, she decided to explore the attic, uncovering a treasure trove of old diaries tucked away in a forgotten steamer trunk. These diaries, passed down through generations, belonged to her late aunt and cousin—two notorious black sheep of the family.

Intrigued by their hidden stories and vivid personalities, L.J. spent that long, hot summer reading them. What began as a personal exploration soon transformed into a creative project. Inspired by the lives captured in those well-preserved pages, she decided to craft a fiction series, blending the rich history and eccentricities of her relatives with her own love for mystery, romance, and steampunk.

Now, L. J. Green brings these fascinating tales to life, offering readers a unique blend of historical intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a dash of fantastical steampunk flair. When she’s not writing, she’s likely enjoying the warm North Florida sunshine or finding inspiration in the quiet corners of her home, always ready to share the next twist in her captivating series.

Website: https://authorlillianjgreen.blogspot.com/
Email: lillianjgreen1900s@gmail.com
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/l-j-green

Lana McAra is an award winning author and ghostwriter of more than 40 titles with 1 million books sold. An author via traditional publishing for 30 years, she has been editing and ghostwriting for more than 20 years. She also facilitated virtual summits for two years as a business enterprise.

She won the national Christy Award for Reaping the Whirlwind which was re-released in June, 2023. Her historical cozy mystery series, Colorado, sold more than 250,000 copies. Her titles have appeared around the world in bookstores and libraries in regular print, large print editions and audiobooks. To view a list of her recent releases, click here.

Going through a divorce after a 30-year marriage, Lana took a hiatus from her own fiction work and focused on ghostwriting while adjusting to her new life.

Lana lives in North Florida where she very much enjoys country living.

Website: http://lanamcara.com/
Email: Lana@LanaMcAra.com
Podcast: https://fictionwriterspodcast.com/

Laura Jo Brunson is a writer whose passion for storytelling began with a single book: To Kill a Mockingbird. That one unforgettable read set her on a journey that has included everything from school assignments to the thrill of crafting complex mysteries.

With an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside, Laura has spent her career honing her craft, blending her journalistic roots with a deep love for fiction. Her pen has been busy over the years as she’s contributed news articles, co-authored Legendary Locals of Jacksonville with her daughter Kendall, and even written poetry under the pen name L.J. Provost.

Laura’s unique voice shines in her Cozy Mysteries, a series that blends her love for intrigue with the unpredictable chaos of natural disasters. When she’s not working on her novels, Laura freelances as a communications contractor for a Florida-based health insurance company, but it’s her personal projects that truly feed her soul.

From earning a Silver Anvil in public relations to serving as a FEMA Reservist, Laura’s diverse background informs her storytelling in ways that surprise and delight readers. Whether she’s weaving murder mysteries or exploring the tumultuous world of growing up in the South during the 1970s, Laura’s work always keeps readers guessing. And rest assured, her pen and paper are never far from reach.

Fun Fact: You can find her burning up the keys, creating compelling plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats, all while being a proud member of Sisters in Crime and the National League of American Pen Women.

The mystery is just getting started...

Website: https://www.laurajobrunson.com/

Nancy Haddock is an award-winning and national bestselling author of mystery romance who also writes cozy mystery. Basket Case, Paint the Town Dead, and A Crime of Poison comprise the Silver Six Crafting Mysteries released by Berkley Prime Crime.

Her earlier books, also with Berkley, were La Vida Vampire, Last Vampire Standing, and Always The Vampire. Some titles may still be available from the original publisher, but they are scheduled to be re-issued by the author. These books feature Cesca, aka Gidget with fangs, and are set in Haddock’s current hometown, St. Augustine, FL. She also contributed the St. Augustine-set short story “Medium Rare” to both the paranormal romance anthology Entangled and the boxed set Entranced.

Nancy draws on the historic wealth, southern culture, and the plain old quirkiness of places for her books. A former speech pathologist and high school teacher in Oklahoma and Texas, Nancy now writes full-time.

Website: https://www.nancyhaddock.com/
Email: nancykhaddock@gmail.com

Nancy Quatrano is an award-winning writer, an editor, speaker, and solopreneur. She spent thirty-plus years in corporate America and completed her business management degree at the age of forty-nine. She's passionate about empowering people to follow their dreams and has presented workshops to writer's and women's groups from New Jersey to Florida. Currently writing a mystery series, a women's fiction series, and short fiction, Nancy is the owner/operator of On-Target Words, a professional writing service that specializes in press releases that get noticed and content editing that has resulted in authors going to publication.

Website: https://nlquatrano.com/
Email: nancy@OnTargetWords.com

Sarah is a Florida mystery novelist and playwright who has had many “firsts.” She was the first woman to ever win the McClaren Comedy Prize at the Midland Community Theater in Midland, Texas. She was the first to ever win the Dayton Playhouse FutureFest new plays competition with a play that only received a staged reading, and the first playwright to ever be asked to be the “Playwright in Residence” at the Alliance Repertory Company.

Email Address: SarahBewley@sarahbewley.com
Website: http://www.sarahbewley.com

Shelley Marsh writes contemporary fiction and mystery with lots of humor and a dash of romance. Her work is designed to entertain and transport readers to lush Florida settings.

Shelley lives in coastal North Florida with her spouse and two sons. When she’s not snooping in other people’s houses at estate sales, she’s scavenging the beaches near her coastal home for shark teeth and sea glass. Before becoming a novelist, Shelley served as a staff writer for Void, a North Florida lifestyle magazine, for five years, as well as a contributing writer for The Florida Times-Union, Shorelines, and the Ponte Vedra Recorder.

Website: https://writershelleymarsh.com/
Email: shelleydmarsh@gmail.com

Skye is a writer and lover of books and belongs to Florida Writers Association (Ancient City Chapter), Women's Fiction Writers and Sisters in Crime - National and North Florida chapter. She's also a mom and grandmother with 4 children and a step-son and 15 grandchildren. She's a returned Peace Corps volunteer, having spent two rewarding and exciting years in the South Pacific from 2002 to 2004. Skye is also somewhat of an adventurer. Joining the Peace Corps at 54 might have given you a clue there, but she's enjoyed activities as diverse as jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, snorkeling over colorful coral reefs, climbing crumbling castle towers, crawling through lava tubes, and hiking over glaciers. She loves anything that flies and thoroughly enjoy spending a day at the Highland Games or a renaissance fair.

History is another passion of hers, something any of her teachers back in high school would have found unbelievable. Memorizing dates and names never inspired her until she discovered historical novels where the names her teachers wanted her to remember suddenly became living, interesting people with stories to tell that she wanted to hear. She loves visiting historical sites and always come home with dozens of photos which she keeps promising to put in an album someday. Skye moved to St Augustine for a lot of reasons: it's warm here all year, it's on the ocean and she lives on a barrier island with the beach in sight, but it's also the oldest city in North America which means it's just full of history. (St Augustine celebrated their 450th birthday in 2015.) Skye also enjoys getting dressed out in Spanish (or English depending on the era) colonial garb and participating in the many historical re-enactments that go on in this wonderful little city.

Skye also volunteers at the USO lounge at the Jacksonville Airport welcoming servicemen and women traveling to and from the local Navy Bases and through the city to wherever. She says it's been a rewarding experience meeting these wonderful people and hearing their stories.

Website: https://www.skye-writer.com
Email: skye@skye-writer.com

Stacey Horan writes about things that scare her, and her goal is to keep writing until nothing scares her anymore. Stacey is the author of the Old City Mysteries, an adult paranormal mystery series set in St. Augustine, Florida. Additionally, she has penned seven young adult novels, including two paranormal thrillers and an adventure/mystery series. Stacey also hosts The Bookshop at the End of the Internet podcast, which is dedicated to helping book lovers discover new authors.

Author's Website: http://www.staceyhoran.com/

Email: staceyleehoran@gmail.com

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Tracy Tripp grew up in Upstate New York, where she earned her bachelor’s at the State University at Oswego and master’s degree in education at Buffalo State College, both with a concentration in English. After years of teaching, she decided to stay home with her three children and follow her passion for writing. Tracy has written five novels: Parting Gifts, Still Life, Something Like a Dream, Awaken, and White Noise Whispers. She has also written two children’s books; The Wealthy Frog and Sammy the Snowman. Tracy is a substitute teacher for grades K-12 and enjoys playing tennis in her free time. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her husband and three children.

Website: https://www.tracytripp.com/
Email: tracytrippauthor@gmail.com