Florida Writer Podcast

L.E. lives in Orlando, FL with her partner in life of over 29 years and works full time as a Martial Arts Instructor/Regional Manager, as well as running Palmas Publishing. As an Indie writer her philosophy is to be able to pay it forward and she hopes to assist other writers in achieving their publishing goals. She just has to avoid the squirrels! Laura is a member of the Florida Writer's Association, Sisters in Crime, and Romance Writers of America. Website: www.leperez.com or www.palmaspress.com

Cheri Roman is a freelance editor and writer. She spends most of her time writing Fantasy, Paranormal YA and Sci-Fi full of smart, brave, and often sarcastic, characters. Cheri lives with her husband, and Jack E. Boy the super-Chihuahua, in Northern Florida.

Website: https://clroman.com

Facebook group (C.L.'s Novel Bunch) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1993968717511030/?ref=bookmarks

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/c-l-roman

Previously an elementary teacher, Arielle Haughee (Hoy) is a multi-genre author living in the Orlando area. 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 is a three-time RPLA-winning multi-genre author and the owner of Orange Blossom Publishing. She is also the Contest Coordinator and an Associate Coach at Writer's Atelier writing studio, as well as a judge for the Royal Palm Literary Awards. Arielle is an active member of SCBWI, IBPA, and the Florida Writer's Association.

Visit Arielle on the web at https://www.ariellehaughee.com/

Melody Dimick taught at Northern Adirondack Central School and at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She draws from her experiences teaching to write Young Adult fiction and poetry. Her latest novel, Blame, was published by Taylor and Seale Publishing. Her short works appear in five FWA collections. Her Backpack Blues won a First-Place Royal Palm Literary Award (Unpublished General). Her poem, "Ysobel Gomez," captured Second Place. She leads the FWA Villa Writers Group.

www.dimickmelodydean.com

Peter Meinke was the first Poet Laureate of St. Petersburg, and now is Poet Laureate of Florida. His most recent book is "Tasting Like Gravity", (2018, U. of Tampa Press).

He's published eight collections in the prestigious Pitt Poetry Series, and his book of essays, "To Start With, Feel Fortunate," received the 2017 William Meredith Award.

"The Piano Tuner," a collection of short stories, received the 1986 Flannery O'Connor Award. He's won awards from the NEA, PSA, and Fulbright organizations, and has given readings throughout America, including at the Library of Congress. His wife, artist Jeanne Clark Meinke, has illustrated many of his books, including his children's book, "The Elf Poem" (2015, U. of Tampa Press).