St. Augustine, FL is a popular tourist destination known for its rich, extensive history, close proximity to the beach and wildlife preserves, and vibrant art scene. I happily wandered America’s Oldest City (founded in 1565) for three days and – surprise! – found myself stumbling into some really fantastic bookstores. Gypsy’s Book Nook may seem […]
Read more "Bookish Wandering in St. Augustine, FL"Blinking Owl Books in Ft. Myers, FL was gracious enough to host me for a recent Meet the Author event and I am still reveling in all the big feelings. We spent part of the evening chatting about the secret origins of this crazy writing project and then I took questions from the audience. We […]
Read more "Meet the Author Event at Blinking Owl Books in Ft. Myers, FL"How did you celebrate Independent Bookstore Day 2024? I spent the day at my hometown indie bookstore, Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont, FL along with 10 other Florida authors and a slew of fellow bibliophiles. Check it out! For this high holy day for book nerds (like me!), bookstore owner, Beth Merrick, organized a fantastic […]
Read more "Indie Bookstore Day at Sunshine Book Co. in Clermont, FL"I had the most AMAZING time participating in the Oxford Exchange Book Fair in Tampa, FL on April 25th! If you have never heard of the Oxford Exchange, you definitely need to look this place up. It’s more than just a bookstore… it’s a bookstore, coffee shop, restaurant and champagne bar all rolled into one! […]
Read more "The Oxford Exchange Book Fair in Tampa, FL"I’d like to share my extreme gratitude to the good people of Mount Dora, FL for being so kind and encouraging at my recent book signing event. It was a warm and beautiful afternoon in April and the quaint streets of historic downtown Mount Dora were bustling! I had quite a few folks stop to […]
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The Wandering Art Historian 