Welcome to the Author Spotlight—Where Talent Takes Center Stage
This space is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant accomplishments of our members, from newly released books and contest wins to literary milestones and exciting creative endeavors.
Here, you’ll find the latest news, heartfelt triumphs, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the journeys of writers who are actively shaping our Guild’s story.
Check back often—there’s always something worth applauding!
W.E. Patterson, Author of Fiction & Poetry
Let’s congratulate Ed Patterson on his latest release, Miss Conduct in the Middle Keys! When retired intelligence agent Shawn Callison’s new life in the Florida Keys is interrupted by a kidnapping, he is thrust into a high-stakes race involving stolen money, international intrigue, and a missing nuclear bomb. Sounds like fun, and may be a contender for the Don Argo Award this year!
Rose Padrick, Columnist and Author of Children’s Books
Children’s author, Rose Padrick, recently recorded a podcast episode on “All Things Books and Publishing” with Mary Brotherton and her publisher, Yvonne Mason, covering many topics, including Rose’s new book, Where’s Wags, an interactive children’s book wherein the narrator asks readers to help her find her dog Wags so she can give him a bath.
James Williams, Author of Fiction, Science Fiction, Nonfiction
Let’s offer James Williams a round of applause for publishing his latest book, Life and Death on Bellamy Road. Here, James explores the life and times of Florida’s earliest American settlers and pioneers, retelling the story of how and where America’s first Florida highway was built, then follows the lifetime of the historic trail from the 1820s to the 1870s, when the road itself began to disappear.
Lynda DuBois, Author of Historical Fiction, Children’s Books, and YA Fantasy
Lynda DuBois is happy to announce the publication of her latest historical fiction, Wolf Coat. In 1970s Germany, belief is currency—and it is never free. When Ludolf is drawn into the orbit of his older brother and a radical political movement, he believes he is acting out of loyalty, conviction, and choice. What begins as proximity to ideology hardens into something far more dangerous. By the time he understands the cost, escape is no longer a matter of principle, but survival.
Jeff Bartrom, Author of Thriller & Dark Fantasy
Let’s all congratulate fellow member, Jeff Bartrom, who has recently signed with literary agent, Tommy Dean at Rosecliff Literary, for his literary eco-thriller, Saltwater Country ! Jeff is also releasing Cinderveil, an epic dark fantasy with a little romance, available on Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. Ebook on Apple, Nook, and Kindle.