Awards
The Annual 2017 Florida Authors and Publishers Association
President’s Book Awards recognized Inland by Stacey Horan,
in the category of Young Adult Fiction (Paranormal/Sci-Fi/Fantasy),
as a Silver medal winner.
Hosted by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, this prestigious national award is open to books published between 2016 and 2017. The Florida Authors & Publishers Association is an organization for authors, publishers, independent publishers, illustrators, editors, printers, and other professionals involved in the publishing industry. It focuses on providing the highest quality of information, resources, and professional development to members and others interested in the writing and publishing profession.
President’s Book Awards recognized Inland by Stacey Horan,
in the category of Young Adult Fiction (Paranormal/Sci-Fi/Fantasy),
as a Silver medal winner.
Hosted by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, this prestigious national award is open to books published between 2016 and 2017. The Florida Authors & Publishers Association is an organization for authors, publishers, independent publishers, illustrators, editors, printers, and other professionals involved in the publishing industry. It focuses on providing the highest quality of information, resources, and professional development to members and others interested in the writing and publishing profession.
Events
May 16, 2020: Children's Picture Book Author Panel at the Jacksonville Public Library
CANCELED
On Saturday, May 16th, I will be hosting my friends and fellow authors, N. Jane Quackenbush, Sophia Gholz, Cindi Goodeaux, Heather Macht and Kelly Turner, at JPL's Pablo Creek Regional Library for a Children's Picture Book Authors Panel. I have the honor of moderating the panel, and we will discuss all things picture books! If you like picture books (or know a kid who does!), or you are interested in writing picture books, then come out and visit with us from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
CANCELED
On Saturday, May 16th, I will be hosting my friends and fellow authors, N. Jane Quackenbush, Sophia Gholz, Cindi Goodeaux, Heather Macht and Kelly Turner, at JPL's Pablo Creek Regional Library for a Children's Picture Book Authors Panel. I have the honor of moderating the panel, and we will discuss all things picture books! If you like picture books (or know a kid who does!), or you are interested in writing picture books, then come out and visit with us from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
April 25, 2020: Southern Fiction Author Panel at the Jacksonville Public Library
CANCELED
I am pleased to host my friends and fellow authors, Gracie Chandler, Kay Dew Shostak, E. Louise Jaques, Jack J. Wyatt and Sue Chamblin Frederick at JPL's SE Regional Library for a Southern Fiction Authors Panel. I will be moderating the panel, and we will discuss the ins and outs of writing fiction where the setting (usually a small southern town) is so important that it becomes a character itself. Join us from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
CANCELED
I am pleased to host my friends and fellow authors, Gracie Chandler, Kay Dew Shostak, E. Louise Jaques, Jack J. Wyatt and Sue Chamblin Frederick at JPL's SE Regional Library for a Southern Fiction Authors Panel. I will be moderating the panel, and we will discuss the ins and outs of writing fiction where the setting (usually a small southern town) is so important that it becomes a character itself. Join us from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
February 29, 2019: Jax Book Fest
I was very excited to be participate in the 2020 Jax Book Fest at the Jacksonville Main Library. It was a wonderful event again this year! I joined five other authors in an authors' salon, in which I read from Sycamore Lane and answered questions. What a great way to celebrate the leap year -- talking about books all day!
I was very excited to be participate in the 2020 Jax Book Fest at the Jacksonville Main Library. It was a wonderful event again this year! I joined five other authors in an authors' salon, in which I read from Sycamore Lane and answered questions. What a great way to celebrate the leap year -- talking about books all day!
February 13 & 15, 2020: Amelia Island Book Festival
Tweens/Teens Scene on Thursday, February 13th: I was honored to participate in this wonderful event again this year. I chatted with Tweens (young readers ages 10-13) about being an author and all things books. Plus, I'll gave away a few copies of my books!
Author Expo/Readers Extravaganza on Saturday, February 15th: I had the privilege of participating in the 2020 AIBF Author Expo, along with over a hundred other authors. As always, it was a wonderful event. There's nothing better than meeting amazing readers, chatting with interesting authors and discovering wonderful books!
Tweens/Teens Scene on Thursday, February 13th: I was honored to participate in this wonderful event again this year. I chatted with Tweens (young readers ages 10-13) about being an author and all things books. Plus, I'll gave away a few copies of my books!
Author Expo/Readers Extravaganza on Saturday, February 15th: I had the privilege of participating in the 2020 AIBF Author Expo, along with over a hundred other authors. As always, it was a wonderful event. There's nothing better than meeting amazing readers, chatting with interesting authors and discovering wonderful books!
January 31, 2020: Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy
I was invited to participate in the 2020 Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville, FL. The past two years' events have been so much fun, and this year's festival was no exception! Thank you, CCA, for the opportunity to visit with your students again this year.
I was invited to participate in the 2020 Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville, FL. The past two years' events have been so much fun, and this year's festival was no exception! Thank you, CCA, for the opportunity to visit with your students again this year.
February 23, 2019: Jax Book Fest
The 2019 Jax Book Fest was held at the Jacksonville Main Library. It was a fantastic event! I hosted a YA author panel discussion with my fellow authors Christina Benjamin, Evelyne Holingue and N. Jane Quackenbush. We met so many amazing readers, young and not-so-young, who asked great questions. Thank you to the organizers for doing such a wonderful job and to everyone who came out to the event!
The 2019 Jax Book Fest was held at the Jacksonville Main Library. It was a fantastic event! I hosted a YA author panel discussion with my fellow authors Christina Benjamin, Evelyne Holingue and N. Jane Quackenbush. We met so many amazing readers, young and not-so-young, who asked great questions. Thank you to the organizers for doing such a wonderful job and to everyone who came out to the event!
February 14-16, 2019: Amelia Island Book Festival
Tweens/Teens Scene on Thursday, February 14th: I was honored to participate in this wonderful event. I spoke with young readers about the idea of being brave and dealing with fear (something I like to write about!) and had the chance to meet other wonderful YA authors. Plus, there was pizza and prizes!
Authors in Schools Program @ West Nassau High School on Friday, February 15th: I was blown away by the students and teachers of West Nassau High School! They were so amazing and such wonderful hosts. We had some wonderful discussions, and I was excited to find so many students who had read Sycamore Lane!
Author Expo/Readers Extravaganza on Saturday, February 16th: Once again, I had the privilege of participating in the AIBF Author Expo. There's nothing better than meeting amazing authors and discovering wonderful books!
Tweens/Teens Scene on Thursday, February 14th: I was honored to participate in this wonderful event. I spoke with young readers about the idea of being brave and dealing with fear (something I like to write about!) and had the chance to meet other wonderful YA authors. Plus, there was pizza and prizes!
Authors in Schools Program @ West Nassau High School on Friday, February 15th: I was blown away by the students and teachers of West Nassau High School! They were so amazing and such wonderful hosts. We had some wonderful discussions, and I was excited to find so many students who had read Sycamore Lane!
Author Expo/Readers Extravaganza on Saturday, February 16th: Once again, I had the privilege of participating in the AIBF Author Expo. There's nothing better than meeting amazing authors and discovering wonderful books!
February 1, 2019: Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy
I was invited to participate in the 2019 Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville, FL. It was so much fun visiting with the students of CCA again this year!
I was invited to participate in the 2019 Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville, FL. It was so much fun visiting with the students of CCA again this year!
January 26, 2019: YA Author Panel at the Jacksonville Public Library
I was so pleased to join my friends and fellow authors, Evelyne Holingue, Elle Klass and R.L. McDaniel at the South Mandarin Branch Library for a Young Adult Authors Panel. We discussed our books and how we got into writing, and we took part in a wonderful Q&A. We also gave away some free books!
I was so pleased to join my friends and fellow authors, Evelyne Holingue, Elle Klass and R.L. McDaniel at the South Mandarin Branch Library for a Young Adult Authors Panel. We discussed our books and how we got into writing, and we took part in a wonderful Q&A. We also gave away some free books!
Aug 31 - Sept 2, 2018: AJC Decatur Book Festival Emerging Writers Tent
I'll be participating again this year in the Decatur Book Festival's Emerging Writers Tent. If you are in the Decatur/Atlanta area, please stop by and check out all the fun. So many authors, so many books!
I'll be participating again this year in the Decatur Book Festival's Emerging Writers Tent. If you are in the Decatur/Atlanta area, please stop by and check out all the fun. So many authors, so many books!
March 15, 2018: Author Talk Series at the Jacksonville Public Library
In honor of Women's History Month, JPL's Author Talk Series focused on local female authors during the month of March. I had the opportunity to present at Jacksonville's Southeast Regional Library (10599 Deerwood Park Blvd) on March 15th. We discussed books, story inspiration and the wonderful world of young adult literature. Thank you JPL for a very special evening!
In honor of Women's History Month, JPL's Author Talk Series focused on local female authors during the month of March. I had the opportunity to present at Jacksonville's Southeast Regional Library (10599 Deerwood Park Blvd) on March 15th. We discussed books, story inspiration and the wonderful world of young adult literature. Thank you JPL for a very special evening!
March 3, 2018: Jax Book Fest
If you were in the Jacksonville area on March 3rd and did not stop by the Jacksonville Main Library for the Jax Book Fest, then you missed out! There were scores of local authors and lots of wonderful books for sale -- including my three titles!
If you were in the Jacksonville area on March 3rd and did not stop by the Jacksonville Main Library for the Jax Book Fest, then you missed out! There were scores of local authors and lots of wonderful books for sale -- including my three titles!
February 17, 2018: Amelia Island Book Festival Author Expo/Readers Extravaganza
I was very excited to be participating in the Amelia Island Book Festival Author Expo again this year. As always, it was a wonderful event. Hope to see you there next year!
I was very excited to be participating in the Amelia Island Book Festival Author Expo again this year. As always, it was a wonderful event. Hope to see you there next year!
February 2, 2018: Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy
I had a wonderful time at the 2018 Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville, FL. Spending time with the students of CCA was so much fun!
I had a wonderful time at the 2018 Author Extravaganza at Christ's Church Academy in Jacksonville, FL. Spending time with the students of CCA was so much fun!
September 2-3, 2017: AJC Decatur Book Festival Emerging Authors Tent
First time participating in the Decatur Book Festival's Emerging Authors Tent. Lots of fun and lots of book sales!
First time participating in the Decatur Book Festival's Emerging Authors Tent. Lots of fun and lots of book sales!
February 18, 2017: Amelia Island Author Expo/Readers Extravaganza
Participated and signed books at the Author Expo again this year. What a great event!
Participated and signed books at the Author Expo again this year. What a great event!
February 17, 2017: Hilliard Middle/High School
I was honored to visit with the sixth graders of Hilliard Middle/Senior High School as part of the
Authors in Schools Program sponsored by the Amelia Island Book Festival.
Press Releases
Press Release 8/5/2017 from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association:
Local Author Receives National Recognition
Local Author Receives National Recognition