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Jason Dorough is an author and voiceover artist based in Florida. He is currently writing the epic fantasy Teshovar series, which began with Akithar’s Greatest Trick and The Gem of Tagath and continues with the newest book, Lizandra’s Deepest Fear. In addition to his writing, Jason is also involved in content creation on BookTok and YouTube.

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Luna Laurier is the Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s Bestselling debut author of Of Shadow and Moonlight. She lives in the south with her husband and son on their little farm. She has a Bachelor’s in Business, and when she’s not writing you can find her reading, filming cheesy book humor and bookish cosplay Tiktoks, and buying more books when she already has more than she can read. She is currently working on her debut series, and cannot wait to see where it leads.

social media: @authorlunalaurier

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Lorna House is a published author of the Forging Destiny series and The Throne Games series. She likes to spend her time exploring nature and cities or at home with her many pets.

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Create Fantasy Crafts

My name is April and I run Create Fantasy Crafts with my husband Brian. We are new to Florida, originally from Pennsylvania. We've been down here for a year and a half and love it. We sell 3d prints, vinyl decals, themed lightbox's, engraved items, floral light up Disney ears, and various other crafty things. I'm looking forward to being a part of this event and getting to know other local book lovers and crafters in the area.

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Tia Fanning always writes a little of herself into every story, and in that vulnerability, is committed to writing the best stories she can, challenging herself and her readers to experience the full range of emotions in every adventure presented. Be it love, lust, humor, grief, or even pushing cultural boundaries that may be deemed shocking by mainstream readers, Tia believes that it is her responsibility to tell the story as honestly as possible without letting her fears, societal pressure, or the possibility of censorship shackle her creativity. Life is a spontaneous, thrilling journey filled with highs and lows and unexpected twists and turns, and Tia wants her stories to reflect that awesome reality.

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Kaley Hied is the face behind The Bookish Teacup Co. For years it was just an idea that sat in the back of her mind. During the pandemic, she took that idea, and finally made her first sell on Etsy! The Bookish Teacup designs bookish merch, so you can rep your favorite books or troupes! When she is not creating(or working her day job), she spends her time reading, hiking, and hanging out with her dog and chickens.

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Our AcryliPics Team is dedicated to enhancing the readers' experience with our officially licensed special editions, page overlays, and various acrylic creations. It's been a privilege to work with the bookish community to create different products that are designed to bring beloved characters and their adventures to life.

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Adrienne is a shield maiden and a scholar, whose pen is sharper than her sword. When not writing, she enjoys frolicking in the woods with dragons and fairies, fighting trolls with magic, logic, and witty one-liners. She also enjoys the simpler things in life: a hot cup of tea or coffee and a good book next to the fire.

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Hey there! My name is Jade and I’m the owner of Sweet Nothings The Bookish Company. We create small batch, hand made bookish goods for fellow book lovers and fictional world enthusiasts!

Our products range from candles and home scents, to padded book sleeves, bookmarks and more! Our products are non-toxic, cruelty free and vegan.

We can’t wait to see you in November!

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Sydney Wilder has been a writer ever since she was a child, and fell in love with reptiles in her early 20s. Her collection includes five snakes and a bearded dragon, which keep her company in her cozy home office as she writes fantasy novels inspired by them.

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My name is Patrick Yanusz and I am the Owner and Designer at Yanusz Designs LLC (aka. Y Designs LLC). I am an Air Force Spouse, a mailler, designer, and dreamer. I have 15 years of working with my hands and over 8 years working with chainmail. I am located in Fort Walton beach, FL, and have a passion to design and create chainmail jewelry and art; including bracelets, necklaces, body jewelry, body chains, clothing pieces, and more! I am thrilled to be bringing my business to Dance Of The Dragons and hope to serve you soon!

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I'm Ari, a freelance Illustrator from FL! I create all things bookish and fantastical, and tell stories through my characters and illustrations. Lemonade, stormy weather, and a good book are my absolute favorite things!

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Author of The Sin of Saints

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am an Eclectic Witch of 10 years while my partner is one of 14 yrs. We both adore reading and love when our love of magic and literature meet! I am bookstagrammer (on hiatus at this time) who loves fantasy books! We cannot wait to bring a little of own magic your way with Crystals, Candles, Spell jars and other metaphysical goods as well as Tarot/Oracle readings!

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Ready to have your own Hero’s Feast? Join the Fey potters of WildShape on their first venture in the Velaris. Cups, bowls, and other wondrous objects are hand-crafted and fired locally. We take inspiration from the worlds around us, whether Fey, Fantasy, or Folklore. Roll with advantage on acquiring one of these unique ceramics.

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Angela Dunham was born and raised in Florida and has had a passion for creative writing since childhood. Her love of all things magic and macabre inspired her to write stories in which the two coexist.

Angela's books are a mix of fast-paced action and suspense, with underlying themes of found family and the transformative power of love. Angela's writing spans genres, with a focus on paranormal, urban fantasy, and horror. Angela writes complex and snarky characters that leave her readers coming back for more.

Angela is Halloween-obsessed and loves to tell stories about the things that go bump in the night. When Angela isn't writing, you can find her reading a good book, wrangling her adorable son, or drinking an iced chai tea latte.

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Ashley Lucas is a potter & artist based out of Port St. John, Florida.

After struggling to find a creative outlet in her engineering career, her passion was ignited in October 2020 when she stumbled upon her first pottery class… from there on began formation of what is now Ashley Lynn Collections!

Today Ashley Lynn Collections is a small batch functional pottery shop. Ashley’s hand-made mugs, vases & planters are full of color and often inspired by her love of reading, watercolor painting and her favorite fangirl obsessions!

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T.A. Reilly is a debut author of NA fantasy romance with equal levels of adventure, time travel, and romance mixed in. Reading came naturally to her at a young age, and the words began flowing shortly after that. She has traveled all over the world from a young age and is constantly counting down the days until her next trip! After graduating with a master’s in Professional Communications, she decided to pursue her lifelong dream… bringing time-travel to life on paper. Currently, she and her husband call Florida home. In her free time, she loves rewatching Friends, going to the beach, and staying up too late lost in a good book.

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Reyna is a Fantasy & Bookish Illustrator working in games and publishing. She loves to create fan art of her favorite bookish characters, do custom commissions for authors and book companies, and illustrate the fantastical, mythological, and mystical! She'll have art prints, bookmarks, stickers, and other bookish merch.

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Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley are a best friend and co-author duo that have been writing and adventuring together for over ten years. When not penning genre-bending fantasy and heartache, they can be found reading, hiking, and spending time with their rescue pets— Piper and Clover. Hailing from Texas and Florida, they have three major books published and are currently toiling away on the sequel to Shot in the Dark—the first in their spellbinding Supernatural meets Fern Gully urban romantasy series.

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Blissfully Bookish came to life in May 2017, born out of a passion for reading and the desire to connect with fellow bookworms. Our tagline, "Wear what you read," perfectly captures our mission: crafting merchandise that brings joy to book fans and fosters meaningful connections. Whether it's introducing readers to new books they will adore, uniting authors with their dedicated readership, or simply bringing readers together, our mission is all about building these connections. As anyone who's had the experience will tell you, there's something truly special about the moment a stranger recognizes what you are wearing and shares their love for the same book!

While we started small with just an Etsy shop offering shirts, we quickly expanded our product line to include enamel pins, embroidered patches, custom clothing, hair accessories, and even licensed Spirit Jerseys® among lots of other things! And we couldn't have done it without the fantastic partnerships we've formed with authors and other incredible bookish businesses and artists. Today, we're thriving and constantly immersing ourselves in books, seeking inspiration for future endeavors!